How to Get Started with Flash Photography with Mark Wallace

How to Get Started with Flash Photography is a beginner-friendly class taught by professional photographer Mark Wallace that removes the confusion around using flash. You’ll learn why flash offers more control than constant light, allowing you to freeze motion, overpower ambient light, and precisely control the look of your light. Mark covers the main types of flash, including speedlights, off-camera flash, and studio strobes, and explains how to choose the right option based on your needs.

The class breaks down flash exposure in clear, practical terms, including how ambient and flash exposure work together, how TTL flash works, when to use TTL versus manual mode, and why flash exposure compensation is essential. You’ll also learn how to take your flash off the camera for more control. Mark also demonstrates the use of light modifiers, bounce techniques, and light direction, giving you a solid foundation to start using flash with confidence.

This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Mark Wallace.

What You'll Learn

• Balance ambient light with your flash.
• Understand the difference between speedlights, OCF, and studio strobes.
• Choose the best gear for your shooting style.
• Use a light meter and shoot in manual mode.
• Create different looks using light modifiers.

Who It's For

• Beginner and intermediate photographers.
• Anyone who wants to add flash to their creative toolbox.
• Photographers who struggle with challenging travel conditions, such as harsh light or crowds, want practical ways to adapt.
• This class assumes you know the basics of natural light photography and have a good understanding of the exposure triangle. No knowledge of flash photography is needed.

How to Join

• The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate.
• To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited.
• A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time.

About the Instructor

Mark Wallace is a photographer based in the United States. Best known for his web-based video series Digital Photography One on One and Exploring Photography sponsored by Adorama.

Millions of people have watched Mark’s videos on YouTube, and the numbers continue to grow. Mark has a strong social media following on Facebook and Twitter, where he spends time interacting with viewers and workshop attendees.

In 2014, Mark left the United States to embark on a 2 year world wide adventure. He visited 28 countries and captured thousands of unique photographs across the globe.

In 2016, Mark decided to give up planes, trains, and automobiles and is now exploring the world on his motorcycle.