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– essential guidance for safe and effective remote working Join our expert tutors to discover how you can make online therapy work for your practice Accredited CPD Certificate: 4 hours Length: 9am – 1.15pm (BST) LIVE ONLINE – Specialist training in delivering effective therapy online or over the phone – Join Ros Townsend live online on Tuesday 11th June 24 for this jam-packed, informative session. You will receive your Zoom link the day before the event. NB. Spaces are limited and tend to go quickly. Register your interest here if you can’t make this date, and we’ll let you know when there’s another one. BONUS RECORDING – the training is recorded, in case of technical difficulties, so you will also get a recording for 2 weeks afterwards to maximise your learning. Delivering online therapy, or counselling clients on the phone, requires a particular set of skills and brings with it specific considerations. This live online workshop will help you gain confidence in working safely and ethically, examining the advantages, potential drawbacks and adjustments you need to make to work remotely successfully. There will be plenty of time for questions, and helpful discussions with your peers and experienced tutors. Why take this course Whether you are a new practitioner wanting to develop your online practice, or an experienced therapist who has decided to start offering services online or on the phone, this course will help you gain the skills and understanding you need to do so safely and effectively. Unlike other online courses, this practical live online CPD training gives you the opportunity to ask our experienced tutors questions about any aspects that concern you, as well as learning from their case histories about what has worked – and what hasn’t – for them. Covering essential areas such as managing client expectations, setting up a therapeutic online environment, risk management, and the use and adaptation of various skills and techniques for online or telephone work, this course gives you the essential information you need to deliver therapeutic interventions remotely. Both Jo Baker and Ros Townsend, the course tutors, have extensive experience of working with clients online, with Ros now running her entire therapy practice remotely. Jo works using a blended approach (combining face-to-face counselling and online psychotherapy), and both bring a wealth of practical tips, hands on experience and real-life examples to the training. During the day, there will be ample opportunity to discuss and share ideas with both tutors and peers, and to enter into both structured and more free-ranging discussions about both the benefits and potential difficulties that one might encounter when working therapeutically through remote mediums. What the training covers: The importance of aligning client and therapist expectations for online therapy, or therapy over the phone How to set-up successfully for work on the phone or online – including template agreements to use with your clients Managing your technology and ensuring good communication – key things to ascertain, plus troubleshooting tips What to do when the call won’t connect The importance of confidentiality and privacy – and the potential problems you need be aware of when working online Agreeing safe communication methods between sessions How to successfully manage dual therapy spaces The importance of setting and maintaining professional boundaries Discussion regarding what is / is not acceptable in a home therapy space How to manage transitions before and after the session – for clients and therapists The key differences between online and face to face therapy work How to adapt and work successfully with a range of key therapeutic skills – such as Guided Imagery and The Rewind technique Assessing suitability of client presentations – including guidance on cases that are not suitable for online therapy How to manage risk effectively in an online or telephone environment How to put in place effective contingency plans for when technology fails Developing flexibility: dealing with the unexpected – including what to do if a session is interrupted When to refer a client on The additional pressures and potential stressors of online and telephone working Working in a blended way – combining remote and face-to-face sessions Key differences for the client of receiving therapy online or over the telephone The particular considerations of working with a wider client group from different geographical locations The importance of self-care and self-awareness Insurance and GDPR considerations when delivering online therapy or counselling, or working via the phone The importance of appropriate supervision Course Programme The ‘Online and phone therapy training’ course starts at 9.00am and runs until 1.15pm. (BST). 9.00am Join the Zoom meeting 9.15am First session starts 11.00am Comfort break and discussion 11.30am Second session 1.15pm Day ends Who is this course suitable for? This course is designed for both trainee and fully-qualified therapists, psychotherapists and counsellors It is recommended to all HG practitioners by the Human Givens Institute – trainee HG Therapists are expected to take this training if they are considering working online. This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 4 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.

'A Half-Day Course on the Pre-counselling, Management of, and Safe Removal of Intrauterine Contraception' Introduction Welcome to our focused half-day course on 'Intrauterine Contraception Counselling and Removal,' a comprehensive training designed for clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding and skills in the safe management of IUC (Intrauterine Contraception). Our aim is to provide you with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed for confident counselling, checking, and removal of IUC, paving the way for effective and safe practice after a period of supervised application. Course Overview This engaging and informative session is led by esteemed faculty members, Hanna Smith, a Faculty Registered Trainer with the FSRH, and Dr. Ruth Reakes, bringing together a wealth of expertise and real-world experience. The course is structured to ensure a thorough understanding of the mechanisms, applications, and considerations vital to intrauterine devices (IUD/IUS), focusing on the nuances of pre-counselling, routine checks, and the critical aspects of safe removal. Programme Outline 09:15 - Introduction and Setting Course Objectives: A warm welcome and outlining our goals for the day. 09:30 - Comprehensive Overview of IUC Methods: A detailed exploration of the various IUC options available in clinical practice. 10:00 - Effective Counselling Strategies: Key insights into counselling for IUC insertion and removal, including considerations for pregnancy risk, infection risk, and cycle timings. 10:45 - Coffee Break: A moment to relax and network with peers. 11:00 - Best Practices in IUC Checks and Removal: Guidelines on when and how to check IUC, and crucial factors in deciding when to remove or not to remove. 11:20 - Managing Removal Expectations and Referrals: Understanding what to anticipate during removal and identifying scenarios that require specialist referral. 11:50 - Interactive Case Studies: Applying learned concepts to real-world scenarios to enhance practical understanding. 12:30 - Action Plan and Closing: Wrapping up with a discussion on competencies, an evaluation of the course, and final remarks. Learning Outcomes Update on IUC Options: Refresh your understanding of available intrauterine contraception methods. Pre-Procedure Patient Consultation: Master the critical information required before IUC fitting and removal. Criteria for IUC Procedures: Acquire a thorough comprehension of the indications for fitting and removing IUC. Practical Confidence in IUC Management: Enhance your skills and confidence in IUC checking, removal, and follow-up care. Navigating IUC Challenges: Learn about developing effective referral pathways for IUD complications. Problem-Solving in Practice: Engage in collaborative problem-solving for common clinical challenges related to IUC. (Please note that the programme may be subject to minor changes.)

Who is this course for? Enscape Rendering Training Course. The Enscape Rendering Training Course is tailored for architects, interior designers, and design students aiming to learn realistic visualizations using Enscape. Whether you prefer 1-on-1 in-person or online courses, this training is best for you. Click here for more info: Website Training duration: 5 hrs Method: 1-on-1 and Tailored content Schedule: Customize your training. Choose any hour from Mon to Sat, 9 am to 7 pm Call 02077202581 or WhatsApp at 07970325184 to book. Course Outline: Enscape Rendering Software Training (5 hours) Course 1: Enscape for Revit Hour 1: 1. Introduction to Enscape: Overview of Enscape rendering software, its features, and benefits. 2. Installing and Setting up Enscape: Step-by-step guidance on installing and configuring Enscape for Revit. 3. Enscape Interface: Familiarizing with the Enscape user interface and navigation controls within Revit. Hour 2: 4. Enscape Materials: Exploring material creation, application, and customization within Enscape for Revit. 5. Lighting in Enscape: Understanding different lighting options, adjusting light settings, and creating realistic lighting effects. Hour 3: 6. Enscape Camera Settings: Manipulating camera angles, perspectives, and settings for optimal visualization. 7. Enscape Rendering Settings: Exploring various rendering settings and techniques to enhance the quality of the final output. Hour 4: 8. Enscape Rendering Workflow: Demonstrating a step-by-step workflow for generating renderings and walkthroughs using Enscape in Revit. 9. Advanced Features: Introduction to advanced features such as creating panoramas, virtual reality (VR) walkthroughs, and creating animations in Enscape. Hour 5: 10. Tips and Tricks: Sharing tips and techniques for maximizing efficiency and achieving high-quality results in Enscape for Revit. 11. Q&A and Troubleshooting: Addressing participant questions, providing troubleshooting guidance, and discussing common challenges and solutions. OR Course Outline: Enscape Rendering Software Training (5 hours) Course 1: Enscape for Sketchup Hour 1: 1. Introduction to Enscape: Overview of Enscape rendering software, its features, and benefits for SketchUp users. 2. Installing and Setting up Enscape: Step-by-step guidance on installing and configuring Enscape for SketchUp. 3. Enscape Interface: Familiarizing with the Enscape user interface and navigation controls within SketchUp. Hour 2: 4. Enscape Materials: Exploring material creation, application, and customization within Enscape for SketchUp. 5. Lighting in Enscape: Understanding different lighting options, adjusting light settings, and creating realistic lighting effects. Hour 3: 6. Enscape Camera Settings: Manipulating camera angles, perspectives, and settings for optimal visualization in SketchUp. 7. Enscape Rendering Settings: Exploring various rendering settings and techniques to enhance the quality of the final output. Hour 4: 8. Enscape Rendering Workflow: Demonstrating a step-by-step workflow for generating renderings and walkthroughs using Enscape in SketchUp. 9. Advanced Features: Introduction to advanced features such as creating panoramas, virtual reality (VR) walkthroughs, and creating animations in Enscape. Hour 5: 10. Tips and Tricks: Sharing tips and techniques for maximizing efficiency and achieving high-quality results in Enscape for SketchUp. 11. Q&A and Troubleshooting: Addressing participant questions, providing troubleshooting guidance, and discussing common challenges and solutions. Learning Outcome: After completing the Enscape (VR) Training and Interactive Workshop, participants will master real-time walkthroughs, set up VR applications, efficiently migrate models, navigate designs dynamically, update objects in real-time, control visual styles, adjust day-time settings, export and share designs, utilize the asset library, and gain a comprehensive overview of Enscape. These skills will enable them to confidently visualize and display 3D designs without cloud uploads or external software, enhancing communication and collaboration in architectural projects. What does the Enscape Training & Interactive Workshop offer? The Enscape Training & Interactive Workshop is designed to help you get up and running with Virtual Reality (VR) in a cost-effective manner. It covers hardware and software setup, navigation techniques, real-time updates, material settings, and more. The workshop also allows participants to experience VR firsthand. What are the benefits of attending the Enscape (VR) Training and Interactive Workshop? By attending this workshop, you will gain the ability to perform real-time walkthroughs of your designs in 3D. You can view your projects in VR without the need for cloud uploads or exporting to other 3D software. The workshop offers extensive asset libraries, collaboration, and annotation sharing, enhancing your design visualization capabilities. What are the prerequisites for attending the Enscape (VR) Training and Interactive Workshop? No prior knowledge of Enscape is required. However, assistance from IT management may be necessary for hardware and software installation. Logistics, such as room suitability and technical requirements, will be discussed before the workshop. What will I learn in the Enscape (VR) Training and Interactive Workshop? The workshop covers hardware setup, software installation, and configuration. You will learn how to migrate models from Revit and SketchUp into VR, navigate through designs, update objects and materials in real-time, and utilize various visual styles and settings. The course also includes interactive workshops with support from our expert tutors. Enscape rendering courses offer valuable benefits: Real-time Visualization: Instantly visualize designs for quick iterations and informed decisions. Seamless Integration: Streamline rendering by integrating with popular design software. High-Quality Visuals: Create photorealistic presentations and walkthroughs. Efficient Design Communication: Enhance collaboration and communication during presentations. Enhanced Design Iteration: Explore options and make informed decisions in real-time. Time and Cost Savings: Reduce rendering time and deliver projects more efficiently. Portfolio Enhancement: Elevate your portfolio with visually striking renderings, opening new opportunities.

Help with chronic pain – learn the powerful psychological and behavioural techniques that alleviate persistent pain and accelerate healing with pain specialist Dr Grahame Brown Accredited CPD Certificate: 6 hours Length: 1 day (9.30am - 4.00pm GMT) Fantastic to have the opportunity to train with this specialist. Thoroughly enjoyed this online course – the best I have attended...CLINCIAL HYPNOTHERAPIST Live online training – Join Dr Grahame Brown on Wednesday 24th April 2024 for this practical live online training event via Zoom, you will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Simply book your place and we will email you the Zoom link the day before the event. BONUS RECORDING – the training is recorded, in case anyone experiences technical difficulties on the day, so you will also get a recording for a limited time afterwards to maximise your learning. Can’t make this date?  Register your interest and we’ll let you know when there’s another. Why you should attend Pain is endemic in our society and whatever the cause – back pain, migraine, arthritic pain, dental pain, irritable bowel (IBS), labour/menstrual pain, cancer pain, psychogenic pain, psychosomatic pain – it can be incapacitating. Chronic pain is any pain which lasts for more than three months and it is estimated that between 25–40% of our population suffer from persistent or chronic pain. The sociological and economic costs of this are enormous but it is in the personal human suffering involved – mental as well as physical – that the real costs should be measured. Many are desperate for effective help to relieve their pain and the associated effects, such as insomnia and depression. This online workshop – with leading pain and musculoskeletal medicine consultant Dr Grahame Brown – gives you important new information about how we experience pain – derived from the latest neuroscience – and a powerful range of psychological techniques for managing pain naturally, preventing it from escalating and speeding up healing. You will discover how people can be helped out of the vicious cycle of chronic pain and how, by working holistically through the bio-psycho-social model, suffering can be dramatically reduced. You don’t need to have any prior medical knowledge to learn from and enjoy the day – you will leave with a much clearer understanding of what is going on in the mind/body system, what you can do to reduce suffering when pain persists and ways to prevent chronic ongoing pain from developing. It is a key event if you work with people suffering from pain at any stage (from recent onset, recurrent to persistent) or if you would like to find out how to successfully manage pain without medication. You will learn a wide variety of pain management techniques, which can easily be integrated into your work, to help relieve pain and promote recovery – often in just one session. Dr Grahame Brown has a real gift for helping people heal themselves – I know: I’m one of them!CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, PROFESSOR OF RHEUMATOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM What will you learn An increased understanding of how we perceive pain (from the latest neuroscientific research) and what is happening in the mind/body system A road map for helping people out of the vicious cycle of chronic pain, or to stop it developing in the first place The confidence and skills to help patients suffering from persistent pain of whatever cause – no need to feel ‘heart-sink’ with some patients anymore An understanding of what is going on when pain persists – and what you can do about it How to reduce the risk of chronic pain developing – prevention is better than cure – and identify the factors that make it likely A range of psychological chronic pain management techniques to use with your patients or yourself The importance of the bio-psycho-social model in reducing pain and accelerating healing How to produce significant pain relief by changing the way people think about their pain – in minutes An understanding of the value of pain displacement and how to use the brain’s ‘reality simulator’ What the latest neuroscience tell us about the experience of pain How to use guided imagery, relaxation and distraction to promote chronic pain relief How to deal with constant pain and promote healing How healthcare professionals can make their consultations more therapeutic How to avoid labelling patients’ pain as ‘purely psychological’ The many myths about pain – and why some well-intentioned pain management techniques don’t work and more… No prior medical knowledge is needed for you to benefit from the day. Course Programme The ‘Effective Pain Management’ live online course starts at 9.15am and runs until 4.00pm. (GMT). 9.15am Join the Zoom meeting 9.30am Understanding pain 11.00am Comfort break and discussion 11.30am Assessing a person with persistent pain 1.00pm Lunch break 1.45pm Psychological & Behavioural treatment interventions 2.45pm Comfort break and discussion 3.00pm Practical demonstration of interventions 4.00pm Day ends Who is this course suitable for? This course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of health care professionals of any discipline who work on a regular or occasional basis with people in pain to improve outcomes, including: • doctors • surgeons • nurses • dentists • neurologists • osteopaths • chiropractors • palliative care workers • psychiatrists • midwives • physiotherapists • occupational therapists • psychologists • health visitors • support/care workers • psychotherapists • counsellors – it is perfect CPD If you personally experience persistent pain then you will gain much from the workshop but please be aware the programme is not designed to be a treatment day and the tutor will be unable to give opinions to individuals with pain problems unless (with consent) their problem can be discussed for the benefit of all participants Anyone who would like to understand more about their own experience of pain, or that of someone they care for, and what can be done to manage ongoing pain and alleviate suffering This course has been independently assessed by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 6 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.

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Aspiring author? We know how frustrating it can be to have a brilliant story idea but feel stuck on where to start. The blank page can be intimidating, and finding the time and confidence to write can seem impossible. This Two-Day Creative Writing Workshop is designed specifically for beginners like you, ready to turn your novel dreams into reality! 🚀✍️

A masterclass in devising therapeutic metaphors This inspiring online training day gives you powerful, non-intrusive ways to help distressed young people – and others – overcome difficulties in their lives – the skills you will learn can also be used with adults Accredited CPD: 6 hours Length: 1 day (9.15am - 4.00pm GMT) LIVE ONLINE – Join Pamela Woodford live online on Tuesday 18th June 2024 for this enjoyable, experiential CPD accredited training day – you will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, take part in exercises to practice the steps involved, come up with pertinent metaphors and create your own story. Limited numbers. BONUS RECORDING – you will also get a recording of the tutor sessions for a limited time afterwards to maximise your learning. >> If you can’t make this date please register your interest below and we’ll let you know as soon as a new date is available. Fantastic online training, engaging and thought-provoking throughout. The confidence Pamela has given me will impact positively on my everyday practice, I am truly inspired...PSYCHOTHERAPIST Why take this course Children’s natural affinity with stories gives us an incredibly powerful, non-directive way to help emotionally distressed and abused young people, who can sometimes be hard to reach in any other way. On this practical live training event you will learn how to tap into your own metaphorical brain to create therapeutic stories and metaphors ‘in the moment’ that are appropriate to each individual’s circumstances and experiences. Throughout the day Pamela – a master storyteller and highly experienced psychotherapist – draws on her own case histories, metaphor and story examples as she guides you through the steps involved in ‘thinking on your feet’ and creating a story yourself in the moment. By the end of the day you will have lots of new, innovative ways to engage with and help distressed children deal with the experiences they have had – whilst also offering them hope, understanding, and new ways of thinking and feeling about life and themselves. Indeed, you may well be surprised at how quickly positive psychological changes occur as a result of the stories you will create and tell ‘in the moment’. Stories also play a crucial role in child development – through the ways the different characters think, act and overcome difficulties, children gain important templates for understanding the world and dealing with the challenges and situations they will meet in life – both now and in the future. They are a wonderful way to help build resilience. Storytelling and the careful use of therapeutic metaphor are crucial elements of successful counselling and psychotherapy – they help bypass assumptions and rigid thinking to offer a new, broader way of looking at things, awaken innate resources and offer crucial hope – just what struggling children need… Wonderful, interactive online course. Pamela is a joy to listen to – I learnt so muchCOUNSELLOR What will you learn A clear understanding of how to address emotional issues in children Simple ways to calm and relax children – “it’s the way you tell ‘em” Tips for igniting your own imagination and creativity How to ‘think metaphor’ to find the right one for each situation A step-by-step guide to creating your own stories – the 6 steps for creating short stories with metaphors specifically tailored to quickly bring about positive psychological changes in children and young people Breathing life into inanimate objects and taking inspiration from nature – how to tune into your metaphorical mind Valuable experience in creating your own therapeutic story from scratch How to use your stories and metaphors The importance of paying attention to the words children use when telling you something Case histories which illustrate the effectiveness and flexibility of stories – and show why they are such powerful therapeutic tools, even with difficult cases How to find your own metaphors and connect them emotionally to distressing situations Using embedded suggestions in stories – exercise Different ways to use therapeutic stories, such as those in Pamela’s acclaimed Brighter Little Minds series, to develop emotional literacy The importance of incorporating all of our senses How to adapt stories to use with adolescents and adults Tips for thinking creatively ‘on your feet’ to come up with suitable metaphors and ideas there and then in the moment Flexible skills that can easily be adapted to working with adults Why subtly entwining a child’s interests into a story makes its impact stronger How to introduce a story or therapeutic metaphor naturally into your conversation Feedback on the story you create and time to ask questions of the tutor – a highly experienced and creative psychotherapist who has spent decades working therapeutically with distressed children and young people A greater appreciation of the subtle power of metaphor, imagination and embedded suggestions and how to use them to help the young people you care for Increased confidence in creating and telling therapeutic stories yourself A variety of story examples and ‘scripts’ Lots of new ideas from Pamela Woodford’s ‘treasure chest of healing spells’ to spark your own creativity Tips for improving your own storytelling abilities Such a helpful live online training day – the use of metaphor via story form is a powerful toolHEAD OF BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT SERVICE – EDUCATION Course Programme The ‘How to create healing stories for distressed children’ live online workshop starts at 9.15am and runs until 4.00pm. (GMT). 9.15am Join the Zoom meeting 9.30am What can go wrong for children? How stories can help 11.00am Comfort break and discussion 11.10am Using metaphor, relaxation, imagination and embedded suggestions 1.00pm Lunch break 1.40pm Setting the scene and creating the story 3.10pm Comfort break and discussion 3.20pm Sharing the stories you have created 4.00pm Day ends Who is this course suitable for? Anyone working with emotionally distressed children or young people, including: Psychotherapists, therapists and counsellors Teachers and educational professionals Childcare and healthcare professionals (and students) Foster carers Adoptive parents – and perspective adoptive parents Social workers Parents and carers Interested friends or family who wish to help a young person they know And anyone who would like to attend for personal reasons This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 6 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.

In this comprehensive, step-by-step training, we’ll dive into the essential skills for crafting content, building a loyal following, and using social media platforms to boost your visibility.

In this comprehensive, step-by-step training, we’ll dive into the essential skills for crafting content, building a loyal following, and using social media platforms to boost your visibility.

“Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.” – George Eastman" - Photography For Parents - Shooting With Flash Next course starts on Monday 12th Feb 2024 Scared of Flash? Never got good results from it? Not sure how it works with your camera? Thinking it’s bound to be complicated and just for studio work? This is the course for you! We show you how to work your flash and your camera – on and off camera! - to get great, natural looking results. In this course you'll discover how to use flash not just to supplement light in dim spaces, but to use it creatively, to help you create images you wouldn't be able to capture with just natural light.  KEY COURSE INFO: Course type: Instructor-led Course duration: 4 weeks Course format: Online course with interactive live webinar classes, feedback on your learning and support group WHAT YOU LEARN: You will learn how to make your flash work with your camera and how to control it so that it gives you beautiful, natural looking light You will learn to work with the flash off camera - giving you the freedom to position your light wherever it will most suit your subject rather than relying on what you have with natural or indoor light You will learn to play with flash to capture a variety of creative outcomes and apply it to lots of shooting situations - from learning to fake pretty window light to freezing motion with Flash understanding flash equipment learning to shoot with on-camera flash earning to shoot with off-camera flash learning to bounce the light for natural looking results using flash as a sole or supplementary light source freezing movement with flash where the shutter speed wont allow it THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU IF : You find yourself struggling with light especially in the darker autumn / winter months, and there never seems to be enough ISO or aperture to get you what you want You can already use your camera in manual and want to add mastery of detachable flash to your skillset - so you can never worry about insufficient or poor light wherever you are, or whatever unknown space you go into You want to be able to make flash images look natural rather than sporting that famous 'deer in the headlights look. A good flash image never 'looks' like a flash image You want to learn how to capture creative images using a flash - such as freezing motion, creating dramatic shadows, or adding a splash of light to specific areas of the frame. You want to add this versatile skill to your toolbox so you can adapt it to different shooting scenarios. ESPECIALLY if you're considering taking up photography professionally or semi professionally, this is an immensely useful skill to have. Next Shooting with Flash course starts on 12 Feb 2024  4 core course modules Support Facebook group Weekly live webinar Weekly practice assignment Feedback on your images Why shoot with flash in the first place?  “Don’t use Flash – it will wash out your child”“Flash will make your photos look horrible”‘You can’t control flash – no control over what your photos will look like” You may have heard those statements, maybe even uttered them yourself. And to a degree – they can be true – but only because, if you don’t know how to control and work any tool, it’s likely to give you terrible outcomes – remember how much poorer your photos were when you first started with your camera on full auto? Here is how I see Flash, and what this course is about: Flash lets me bring light where there would normally be not enough light available to take a well exposed photo – and let me tell you – in glorious British weather, that’s more often that I would like! Flash lets me shape the light to suit my needs – I can make it moody or bright, I can even make it look like natural light ( yes really) Flash lets me neutralise ugly light and make it look good ( anybody else cursed with ugly spotlight lights in their home? no? just me? ) Flash lets me be in control, especially in unknown venues and locations, spaces where I won’t get a chance at that second shot. Flash helps me fill in shadows when shooting in very bright light – the goal is not to stop using natural light, but to help create a balanced image where natual light alone can't cut it COURSE PREREQUISITES YOUR SKILLS: We recommend that you are comfortable in shooting in full manual mode. It's possible to use flash in priority modes of course, but you don't have full control of its strength and level. YOUR EQUIPMENT: You will need to have a detachable flash for your camera make. This could be the same brand as your camera or a compatible third party flash manufacturer.  You will also need a way of triggering your flash OFF camera - in some cases, you may be able to do this directly from camera or via an additional remote trigger / controller. Click here to see our Flash buying guide below Shooting with FLASH Book your space now: COURSE STARTS : 12th Feb 2024 ( 4 weeks)COURSE COST : £179 ( payment plans available )What’s included: 4 weekly modules with step by step tutorials weekly live class online class ( also recorded) - on Tuesday evenings feedback and advice on your photos private support group PDF workbook Join our next group to learn how to never have to deal with insufficient light and discover a whole new area of photography! INSIDE THE MODULES - aka WHAT DO YOU LEARN? Module 1: Getting Started with Flash In this module we introduce you to the principles of making your flash work with your camera. We show you how the two work together in layering exposures, how you can control both the flash and natural light side and how to achieve predictable outcomes from your flash. This is the biggest learning curve because the way you work your camera with flash is very different to how you do this with just natural light and understanding the control side of things will let you get creative afterwards.  Major Takeaways: At the end of the module you will have gained an understanding of how to work your flash ON your camera. With that, you will have learned how to balance your key light and your fill light, how to combine flash exposure with a natural light exposure, how to supplement or even replace light with flash light. You will also make first steps into bouncing the light to give it a more natural appearance.  Module 2: Taking your flash OFF camera  In this module we teach you how to make your flash work when detached from your camera. We look at different techniques and methods or shooting off camera as well as any additional equipment you may need for this. We teach you how to use that off camera flash for a number of practical and creative examples Major Takeaways: You will be able to use the flash off camera - whatever your preferred off camera methos. We will explore using off camera flash as the key light - creating low key and high key images, as fill light and as a supplementary light to provide additional dimension to the images.  Module 3: Making flash look natural  In this module we learn to recognise how you can adjust the very quality of your flash to create natural looking images. We learn how to bend - or bounce the light - on and off camera, to create the kind of images that noone would ever suspect of being taken with flash. We also introduce you to a number of light modifiers and show you what you can expect from them as well as what might work in the way you take the photos.  Major Takeaways: Learn how to modify your flash to achieve soft or hard light look. Discover how to bounce your flash and where from and how the angle of those flash bounces will give your subject very different looks. Learn about light fall-off and how to apply this principle to achieve more or less contrast filled images when using flash/  Module 4:Flash and motion In this module we show you how to use flash when trying to freeze your subject - whether it is your child bouncing on the soufe in dim Novemeber light or an inanimate object making a splash. We also introduce you to a few way you can play with flash and your shutter speed to achieve fun and creative outcomes. Major Takeaways: You will learn how to freeze movement with flash - even on very slow shutter speeds or in very poor light. You will learn how shutter and flash work together and how you can achieve great creative outcomes such as high speed photography or freezing rain.  Next course starts on 12 Feb 2024