Nikon Shallow Depth-of-Field Studio Portraits Demonstration
Thursday 20th March, 6.00 - 8.30pm
Despite advancements in LED studio lighting, many photographers still prefer flash lighting for studio photography. Flash allows for finely detailed, low-ISO portraits and precise control of movement through faster shutter speeds or shorter flash durations. It also provides ample depth of field, with high-powered units easily supporting apertures up to f/22 or beyond. However, how can photographers achieve the benefits of shallow depth-of-field (shooting at apertures of f/2.8 or lower) while maintaining crisp, high-quality images?
Join Nikon, Profoto, and Diamonds Camera, to learn how to create stunning, dreamy studio portraits using flash. Explore techniques to balance flash power, high-speed sync, and freeze mode while working with lenses such as Nikon’s 85mm f/1.2, the 135mm Plana, and the 50mm f/1.2 on the Nikon Z8, paired with Profoto lighting.
About Trainer Name
Sam Oster runs Cog Creative Space and has over 20 years’ experience as a working freelance photographer. She runs Silvertrace, servicing arts & entertainment clients (film & TV, dance, theatre & music clients) as well as commercial clients (product, event, schools & corporate photography). She also runs Headshot Laboratory, specialising in actors headshots and corporate headshots, both in the studio and on location. Sam has a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours, Photography Major), as well as a Diploma in Photoimaging and a Certificate IV in WorkplaceTraining & Assessment. She has been teaching for over 20 years’, has taught extensively at the Centre For Creative Photography, The University of South Australia, TAFE SA and Carclew Youth Arts Centre.
