Make your own “natural light”with stobes and flash

A family photo shoot in a room with a white bed and a large studio light. A man and woman are sitting on the bed with a newborn baby, creating a tender scene.

In this FREE 60 minute training you’ll learn:

  • Common mistakes to avoid when getting start with strobes and flash.

  • What equipment you need to get started.

  • My simple, one-light approach to creating your own "natural light".

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  • A young girl with blonde hair sitting on a beige cushion inside a large, bamboo hanging chair with a high back and curved sides. She is wearing a light cream-colored dress with floral patterns and is holding onto the side of the chair with one hand, smiling slightly.
  • A collage of six photos featuring a young girl with long brown hair wearing pink pajamas. The photos show her sitting near a table with a display of assorted decorated donuts on a stand, and holding and eating a donut. Some images capture her looking at the donuts, while others show her with a thoughtful or focused expression.
  • A woman lovingly holds a newborn baby close to her face, smiling and touching her nose to the baby's nose in a tender moment.
  • A young girl with long brown hair, sitting on a white chair with black legs, holding a purple flower and two small bunnies on her lap. She is wearing striped pajamas and appears happy. Additional thumbnails below show her in various poses: one sitting cross-legged in a pink dress with short brown hair, one black and white image of her holding flowers, and another in a blue sleeveless top with her hands on the chair.
  • Black and white portrait photos of two boys, one smiling directly at the camera and the other in profile, with a black background.
  • A young girl with light brown hair wearing a pink dress with ruffled sleeves and a heart detail on the chest, standing against a white background, smiling at the camera.
  • Two children, a young girl and a boy, sitting closely together indoors, smiling at the camera. The girl has shoulder-length light brown hair and a blue sweater, while the boy has short blond hair and is wearing a Christmas-themed shirt.
  • Family of four with parents and two children, including a newborn, sitting together, with the mother holding the newborn.
  • A screenshot of a Facebook post and comments, showing a discussion about photography and education, with a profile picture of a woman holding a camera.
  • Series of photos featuring a newborn baby and a woman, likely the mother, in a white setting. The baby is lying on a white blanket, wearing a white outfit, sometimes with a close-up of the baby's face and feet. The woman is shown smiling and interacting with the baby.
  • Collage of family photos in a photo studio. Top left: girl in a floral dress laughing. Top right: boy in a light blue shirt looking upward. Middle right: man holding a sleeping baby close to his chest. Bottom left: family of four sitting together on the floor, smiling. Bottom right: bald man holding a white object, looking down. Minimalist white background.
  • Three young girls pose for school picture day photos against a plain white background. The girl on the left has curly brown hair and is wearing a pink satin jacket with a purple and black striped shirt. The girl on the top right has straight black hair in braids and wears a peach sweatshirt with gray pants. The girl on the bottom right has curly light brown hair and is dressed in a white shirt with small polka dots, suspenders, and a red bow tie.

Stop letting the weather, time of day, or available light in the room dictate the look of your photos!

In this training you will learn:

A person with pink painted nails holding a small black device, with the word 'PLUSX' visible on it. The background shows a white wall with text that reads 'Equipment' and a description about learning the necessary equipment to avoid wasting money on gear.
A diverse family of three sitting on a bed in a bright bedroom. The family includes a woman with dark hair, a young girl, and a small child, all smiling. A large white umbrella is positioned to the left, while a pendant light hangs from the ceiling. A small wooden stool is placed beside the bed.
A person holding a light meter, against a white background. The photo is part of a guide about camera settings and creating great images.

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“I'm a natural light photographer”

I worked exclusively with natural light for the first 12 years of my career because natural light is beautiful!

But the problem with natural light, is that it isn’t always reliable.

Sometimes it rains. Some days are dark. Some days are dark. And some locations don't have good windows.

It’s time to say NO to bad light! And learn to create your own “natural light”

A woman with curly blonde hair and glasses smiling and looking up against a pink background, with a black-and-white inset of the same woman in a different pose and expression.

About Sandra Coan

Sandra Coan is an award winning photographer, industry education, best-selling author and proud Westcott Top Pro.

She has gained world wide recognition for her unique and simple approach to creating natural-looking light with strobes and flash and has help thousands of photographers elevate their brands and build their businesses in the process.

She’s excited to help you too!