Lighting Without Fear: Take Control of Your Light and Transform Your Photography

Location: MI Studio Space,152 S Main St Wayland MI, 49348
Date: Sunday, November, 16th
Time: 8:30-5
Investment: $600
ONLY ACCEPTING 6 STUDENTS

Email me at erik@holladay.photo for a $150 discount code and get ready to stop fearing flash and start owning it.

👉 Follow this link to register and join us at MI Studio Space.

If you’ve ever looked at your flash and thought, “I’ll just stick with natural light,”—you’re not alone. Flash can feel intimidating. The buttons, the settings, the trial and error—it’s easy to think it’s just not for you. But here’s the truth: once you understand it, off-camera flash becomes your most powerful creative tool.

That’s exactly what Lighting Without Fear is designed to do. This hands-on workshop takes the mystery out of flash and replaces guesswork with confidence. You’ll learn how to read light, shape it with intention, and create portraits that stand out—bold, cinematic, and beautifully lit, straight out of the camera.

This isn’t about memorizing theory or watching someone else shoot. It’s about getting your hands on the gear, learning how to troubleshoot in real time, and understanding why your light behaves the way it does. You’ll practice lighting setups that work in any situation—indoor, outdoor, bright sun, or moody studio—and learn how to adapt quickly so you’re never stuck guessing again.

By the end of the day, you’ll know how to:

• Build lighting setups that are simple, effective, and repeatable
• Control shadows, highlights, and color for consistent results
• Use modifiers to create cinematic, magazine-worthy portraits
• Develop your own lighting style that fits your creative vision

Whether you’re a portrait photographer who wants to up your game or a natural-light shooter ready to grow, this workshop will change how you see light—and how you use it.

Because confidence beats guesswork every time.

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Lighting Without Fear – where light finally makes sense.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Follow the link below to sign up for Lighting Without Fear and secure your spot in this hands-on workshop.

We’re proud to be partnering with MI Studio Space, our incredible host for this event. Their modern, fully equipped studio provides the perfect setting to explore creative lighting setups, practice off-camera flash techniques, and collaborate with other photographers in a professional environment.

Whether you’re new to flash or ready to refine your skills, this is where everything starts to click—literally and creatively.

👉 Follow this link to register and join us at MI Studio Space.