Lastolite School of Photography

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn presents part 2 of the 2 part Coloured Background Paper film. Mark moves on from using coloured background paper in the traditional way, to being more creative by thinking ‘outside the box’. Using both flash and continuous light Mark explores alternative techniques and opportunities to create [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn presents part 1 of a 2 part film on the use of coloured background papers. Here we see Mark using a variety of colours from the Lastolite range to compliment and contrast against the subject. He then goes on to show the effects of various lighting [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the versatility of the Brolly Grip. Following up on the Brolly Grip film launched in July 2011 where Mark used it with an assistant, in this film Mark is out and about on his own. Making full use of the versatility and lightness of the [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the versatility of the Mini Hilite. This product is often overshadowed by its larger brothers, however Mark shows how versatile and creative you can be with this studio or location piece of kit. Whether it’s a background, a softbox or a product table the Mini [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the Strobo Beauty Box. In this film Mark shows how this versatile 2 in 1 product converts from the soft light of a traditional Ezybox hotshoe, through various options, to the harder dramatic lighting used for fashion, and the unique light fall off created by [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn demonstrates his favourite speedlite accessory. The Ezybox hotshoe is compact, versatile and incredibly popular. Mark explains the Ezybox hotshoe kits and accessory options, then it’s out on location to show the full potential of the product on a live photo shoot. http://www.lastolite.com/ezybox-hotshoe-category.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-the-ezybox-and-accessories 00:31:36

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the Baby Posing Coat. This unique posing accessory allows the parent to hold the baby without being evident in the final image. The parent retains close contact with the baby, avoiding unnecessary upset to the child, and ensuring the shoot runs smoothly, whilst being able [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn introduces the Lastolite Micro Apollo MkII portable softboxes. These easy to fit, easy to use accessories connect directly to your flashgun, to control and soften the light. Yet they are small enough to drop straight in the camera bag. See how Mark uses these light modifiers [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn introduces the Lastolite Elinchrom Quadra adaptor which allows Elinchrom Quadra users to fit Lastolite Ezyboxes, Hotrod Octas and Hotrod Strips to their equipment. See how Mark uses these softboxes for studio quality lighting on location. http://www.lastolite.com/quadra-adaptor.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-the-elinchrom-quadra-adaptor 00:19:53

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn introduces the Lastolite Strobo system for speedlights. Mark demonstrates how to get the most from this unique magnetic accessory system. See how to create inspired images using combinations of Gels, Honeycombs and Barn Doors on your speedlights. http://www.lastolite.com/strobo.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-the-strobo-system 00:26:10

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the Quad bracket to make the most of being able to shoot with up to 4 speedlites. In this film Mark demonstrates how to freeze motion. Whether using an Ezybox softbox or Umbrellas, Mark shows you how to get the best from [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the Brolly Grip with the 20″ Shoot Through Umbrella. Mark explains how to make the most of this extremely compact solution, using various techniques to create diffused light from a speedlite, with a piece of kit that packs away neatly into any [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the Triflash Sync bracket. Mark explains how to fire up to 3 speedlites with one trigger and one receiver. He then explains how to use 3 speedlites to overpower the midday sun and use the same kit to track a moving subject [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the Hotrod Octa softboxes. Mark explains how to use a single speedlite and Octa softbox to control the light and create a unique catchlight in the eye. He then goes on to demonstrate how to use either 1 or 2 Octa’s for [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the Hotrod Strip softboxes. Mark explains how to use a single speedlite and strip softbox for effect. Then extending the possibilities by adding up to 3 more stripboxes, to achieve quality, fashion styled, lighting from speedlites. http://www.lastolite.com/hotrod-strip-softbox.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-the-hotrod-strip-softbox 00:24:28