Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast

132: Confidently Take On Any Lighting Situation That's Thrown Your Way with Eden Strader


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Today, I’m diving into the ins and outs of artificial light with Eden Strader, so you can confidently take on any lighting situation that comes your way, uplevel your skills, and charge premium prices for your work!

Tune in to discover…

  • My limiting beliefs around shooting with artificial light before speaking with Eden [0.45]
  • Why every wedding photographer NEEDS an understanding of artificial light (even if you prefer natural light photography) [7.18]
  • The link between your technical skill and your ability to charge $10k+ packages [8.01]
  • The biggest misconceptions around flash photography [9.04]
  • An unexpected “make or break” moment Eden had earlier in her career where not knowing flash photography could have had dire consequences (don’t let this happen to you!) [9.34]
  • What Eden wishes every photographer knew about flash photography, plus the world of creative possibilities that opens up when you know how to create your own light [14.59], [19.44]
  • How you can still follow a documentary storytelling approach while using artificial light (and it not be intrusive or distracting for your subjects) [16.33]
  • Eden’s go-to lighting setups at weddings and some low-effort, creative ways to use flash photography you may not have considered (which will enhance your client delivery) [20.36]
  • What to know if you’re worried about keeping a consistent look in your portfolio while experimenting with artificial light [28.02]
  • Eden’s gear recommendations and why you do NOT have to pay top dollar to get started with artificial lights [30.10]
  • Why you don’t necessarily have to be a gear-oriented photographer to get joy out of learning artificial light photography + how it can relieve SO much stress on wedding days [34.28]
  • An exciting FREE way to continue learning from Eden about artificial light photography! [36.06]


RESOURCES + LINKS:

Join Eden’s Artificial Light Masterclass at: edenstrader.com/saramonika 

Eden's Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/edenstrader/list/LV8JQS47411N?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

Basement wedding Eden referenced: https://edenstrader.com/2017-10-19-danielle-and-mark-fall-wedding-at-riverside-farms-pittsfield-vermont/

All shot in a tiny dark room: https://edenstrader.com/ballet-bridals-bridal-inspiration-for-a-spring-wedding-with-the-lovely-ave/

Flash details + group portraits inside after rainfall! https://edenstrader.com/bianca-and-rae-modern-wedding-at-lord-thompson-manor-connecticut/

Natural light with flash: https://edenstrader.com/beehive-floral-co-eden-strader-workshop/

Mixed natural and artificial: https://edenstrader.com/studio-noire-noir-engagements-salt-lake-city-katie-and-jack/

Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!

Instagram: @saramonikaphoto



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