JC Carey: From Fear to Flash – Creative High Speed Sync

JC Carey: From Fear to Flash – Creative High Speed Sync

Faster shutter speeds, bright sunlight, shallow depth of field—welcome to the magic of High
Speed Sync (HSS).

In this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop, JC Carey of JCPhotoMedia demystifies High Speed Sync and shows you how to use it creatively and confidently. Designed for photographers who are just starting to explore lighting or who’ve struggled to make flash work in challenging light, this session builds on the same approachable, process-first foundation as JC’s popular From Fear to Flash workshop.

Rather than getting lost in numbers or gear settings, you’ll learn how to think through your lighting choices step-by-step—so you can focus on the fun part: creating bold, beautiful images that wouldn’t be possible with natural light alone.

You’ll learn:
• What High Speed Sync is and when (and why) to use it
• How to shoot wide open in bright sun without blowing out your background
• How to balance flash and ambient light for creative impact
• How to use HSS for motion freezing, dramatic skies, and dynamic portraits
• Why process matters more than presets when working in the real world

Whether you’re photographing portraits, fashion, or action, this workshop will help you see High
Speed Sync not as a technical hurdle—but as a powerful creative tool.

Come ready to shoot, experiment, and see light differently. Fast shutter. Bold looks.
Fearless flash.

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