Course description
Speedlight 101 is a complete beginner-to-pro course that teaches you how to confidently master your speedlight flash. Rich Coleman breaks down gear basics, explaining manual vs. TTL modes across popular brands like Yongnuo, Canon, Godox, and Nikon. You’ll learn how to handle harsh versus good lighting conditions to control your flash output effectively. The course dives into flash-specific settings like aperture, shutter speed, and what Rich calls “pizza power” for dialing in perfect exposures. Practical demos show you real-world applications, including power use, proximity adjustments, bounce techniques, and more. Rich’s upbeat, relatable teaching style makes even technical sections easy to follow and apply. By the end, you’ll be fully equipped to use your speedlight with skill, precision, and creative confidence.


Rich Coleman
Course instructor and Mentor at The Photo Mentorship. Rich has over a decade of experience as a full-time photographer, having photographed thousands of weddings and portrait sessions as well as traveled the globe developing his landscape portfolio in places like Iceland and Central America. He now coaches photography and business here at The Photo Mentorship and is our resident tech expert.




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