Struggle with flash?

You’re not alone. Harsh shadows. Missed exposures. Settings that make no sense.

This is your reset button.

In this hands-on session, award-winning lighting educator Ian van der Wolde breaks it all down — simply, clearly, and with zero fluff. You’ll learn exactly how to shoot confidently with flash, create pro-level light with just one modifier, and stop guessing when it comes to settings.

We’ll be using Profoto lighting — the gold standard on set and in studios worldwide — generously supported by Profoto for this workshop. But don’t worry if you’re not a Profoto user: everything you learn here applies no matter what brand you shoot with.

What You’ll Learn:

The difference between strobe, ambient, and constant light
How to create beautiful, natural-looking portraits with a single flash
The best modifiers (and when to use them)
What TTL is — and when to trust it
How to stop letting your gear control you

👥 Bring your camera and favourite lens — or borrow one from us

🎓 Hands-on learning with a live model

📸 Beginner-friendly + perfect refresher for intermediate shooters

About Ian van der Wolde

With over 35 years of experience behind the lens, Ian van der Wolde is one of Australia’s most respected lighting educators and commercial photographers. He’s a Profoto Ambassador, Ilford Master, Phase One Certified Pro, and former National President of the AIPP — with more accolades than we can list here.

Ian runs a full-service studio in Victoria, shoots everything from high-end portraits to national campaigns, and lectures at Swinburne University. But more than anything? He’s passionate about helping photographers understand light — and use it to create work that actually stands out.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to go deeper, you’ll learn more in a few hours with Ian than months of trial and error. His workshops are known for being hands-on, straight-talking, and packed with insight you can actually use.

This is your chance to learn from a real industry heavyweight.

Where to park?

There’s plenty of street parking around the studio, and if that’s full, you’ll usually find space at Bunnings or Woolworths just across the road (also a good excuse to grab a snack or last-minute plant).

Important note: Google Maps likes to play games—it often drops people at the back of the complex. We are Unit 27, but don’t let that fool you: we’re actually the second unit in the main front section of the complex, not hiding out in the far corners.

Please don’t park in the warehouse bays inside the complex (we know they look tempting), as they’re reserved for loading and you might end up making friends with a forklift. Parking is at your own discretion—we can’t be held responsible for any parking fines, tow trucks, or passive-aggressive notes left on windscreens.

Don’t let flash intimidate you — own it.

Limited spots available. Book now and take control of your light.