Outdoor Off-Camera Flash Photography

with Tim Babiak

Take your outdoor portraits to the next level with the creative power of off-camera flash. Whether you're photographing seniors, families, couples, or editorial portraits, learning how to balance flash with natural light opens up endless creative possibilities.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to create dynamic, professional-quality portraits in a variety of outdoor environments. Working alongside award-winning photographer Tim Babiak, you'll discover how to evaluate available light, choose the best locations, and use off-camera flash to shape light, add dimension, and make your subject stand out from the background.

Throughout the workshop, you'll photograph a professional model at multiple locations while receiving personalized instruction and real-time feedback. You'll leave with a stronger understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of outdoor portrait lighting—and a portfolio of images to showcase your new skills.

Please register early, within 5 days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation.

What You'll Learn

• Finding great portrait locations and evaluating available light
• Choosing the right focal length for flattering outdoor portraits
• Understanding light quality, direction, and how they affect your images
• Selecting and setting up off-camera flash equipment
• Balancing flash with ambient light for natural-looking results
• Creating separation between your subject and the background
• Directing and posing subjects in outdoor environments
• Building confidence with simple, repeatable lighting techniques you can use on future shoots

Audience

This workshop is designed for photographers of all experience levels who want to improve their outdoor portrait photography using off-camera flash.

Students should bring their camera and lenses, as everyone will have the opportunity to photograph a professional model throughout the workshop.

Objective

By the end of this workshop, you'll understand how to confidently combine natural light and off-camera flash to create polished, eye-catching portraits in almost any outdoor setting. You'll gain practical experience working with professional lighting equipment, develop stronger lighting instincts, and learn techniques you can immediately apply to your own portrait sessions.

Schedule & Format

This two-hour workshop combines live instruction, demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on shooting.

Tim will demonstrate each lighting setup before students have the opportunity to photograph a professional model using the techniques being taught. Throughout the class, you'll receive individualized guidance and constructive feedback to help refine your lighting, composition, and posing.

A non-commercial model release is included, allowing you to use the images in your personal portfolio.

Location

Brushy Creek Lake Park
3300 Brushy Creek Rd.
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Equipment Required

Please bring:

• Camera body
• Portrait lenses
• Fully charged batteries
• Memory cards

Godox off-camera flash equipment will be available for students using Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and OM System/Olympus cameras.

If you're unsure about compatibility with your camera, please contact us before the workshop.

Because we'll be photographing at multiple outdoor locations, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Some areas may include gravel paths or uneven terrain.

Before class, please ensure your camera's firmware is up to date to avoid compatibility issues with the flash equipment.

About the Instructor

Tim Babiak is a full-time professional photographer and one of Precision Camera & Video's most respected instructors. He is a PPA Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, and Certified Professional Photographer.

Tim has served for many years on the Board of Directors of the Austin Professional Photographers Association and is a two-time recipient of its prestigious Photographer of the Year award. He is also a two-time Bronze Medalist in the Professional Photographers of America's International Photographic Competition.

Known for his approachable teaching style and deep technical knowledge, Tim has helped hundreds of photographers develop confidence in lighting, portraiture, and creating professional-quality images.