Speedlights Simplified teaches you a simple, no-fluff framework for creating natural, beautiful light for your lifestyle and portrait photos — in just one weekend (and without the techy overwhelm).
One workshop. One weekend. One repeatable framework for using your flash you can use in ALL situations from low light to fill light!
Whether you’re snapping family portraits, capturing bath time giggles, or documenting Nana’s big 80th birthday bash, Speedlight Simplified is your no-fuss guide to making your speedlight your new best friend!
Instead of overwhelming you with everything a speedlight can do (seriously, who has time for that?), you’ll get my simple, easy-to-follow framework that cuts the fluff, ditches the techy jargon, and gets you off and running with your speedlight in a weekend.
Speedlights Simplified is perfect for you if :
👉 You want to learn how to use your flash to create beautifully lit photos that preserve your family memories or portraits —not how to light a fashion shoot on a mountain 😉
👉 You want to be off and running with your speedlight this weekend and don't want to spend months learning how to use your flash.
👉 You're tired of tutorials that make flash seem oh-so-complicated and just want a fuss-free, easy to follow framework you can use again and again.
👉 A rinse and repeat framework you can use indoors, outdoors, bright sun, low light...
👉 How to create natural looking light with your flash, and avoid that "crime investigation" look
👉 How to use your flash to light your subjects in low artificial light (think restaurants, in your home after dark etc)
👉 How to boost natural window light for times when natural light just isn't enough.
👉 How to use your flash as a fill light to remove or lift unflattering shadows
👉 How to choose the right camera settings when using flash.
Our unique framework for using flash that makes it seem oh so easy.
One page PDF's you can save to your phone, or use them on the fly to remember the framework and adjustments.
Demos on how to light up a dimly lit room, fix harsh shadows, or boost window light.
Step by step breakdown of 4 common ways to apply the framework- using flash for low light, to boost window light, on a sunny day and for lightening shadows!
From weird exposures to flash misfires, this troubleshooting video and downloadable cheat sheet gives you the fix!
Get instant clarity on any potentially confusing bits — like best surfaces to bounce flash, stopping motion, white balance settings and more!
Dull overcast days, dim indoor lighting at night, or shadows in all the wrong places can make capturing the perfect shot feel impossible. That’s where your speedlight comes in!
A speedlight is like having a tiny lighting assistant in your camera bag that lets you take control of the light instead of waiting for the stars (or rather, the sun!) to align. Consider it your portable window of light that you can adjust to suit any situation 🙏
Want to brighten your subject in a gloomy room? Done ✅
Light up a room without sacrificing the cozy ambiance? Easy 😌
Fix that harsh backlight so your photos look dreamy, not like an accidental silhouette? You’ve got it 👏
The best part? You don’t need a studio, fancy setups, or a PhD in physics to make it work.
With just a little know-how (well hello there, Speedlight Simplified), you can take control of your lighting, ditch the grainy photos, and finally capture the images you’ve been dreaming of.
Imagine...
HI! I'M AUDREY ANN!
I’ve been a photographer for 17 years and a photography educator for more than a decade, helping over 7,000 students go from “Help, what do all these buttons do?!” to confidently snapping photos they love.
Let me tell you a little secret—I’ve been where you are.
I got so fed up with my low light photos llooking like they were shot through a dusty old window that I bought a speedlight, thinking it’d be my magic wand.
But instead of being the secret weapon I thought it would be, it sat in my bag, because I couldn't figure out how to use it! And every guide I tried just made my brain hurt with math or buried me in details that I didn’t need.
With Speedlight Simplified, I've created the get-er-done-quick guide I wished I had: one that skips the complicated fluff and gets straight to the good stuff 😄
My goal? To make learning your speedlight so easy (and get photos that make you do a happy dance, even in low light) that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it!
I want you to feel 100% confident about your purchase—that’s why Speedlight Simplified comes with a no-stress satisfaction guarantee. Dive into the course, check out the lessons, and if you feel it doesn’t deliver what’s promised here on the sales page, just let me know within 7 days of purchase and share why it didn’t meet your expectations, and I'll issue a refund!
*See our full terms and conditions here for more information and exclusions.
Not at all! This guide is designed specifically for hobbyists who are starting out with their speedlight. I break everything down into simple, easy-to-follow steps, with over-the-shoulder demos to show you exactly what to do. No tech jargon or intimidating math equations—just practical tips you can use right away.
You'll need a on-camera flash unit such as a Nikon or Canon Speedlight, or an off brand alternative. Ideally you want a flash unit that can swivel the head so you can direct the light, and that uses eTTL/TTL for easy use between your camera and the flash unit. But don't worry, we cover all of this in the course.
I hear you—speedlights can feel overwhelming! That’s why I created this guide to be refreshingly simple. You’ll get short, focused videos that walk you through exactly what you need to know, no fluff or filler. Plus, my framework makes it easy to repeat the process every time, so you’ll never feel stuck or unsure of what to do next.
Unfortunately not! Pop up flash is best avoided as it points a blast of light directly at your subject, and you can't control the intensity or direction of light that is crucial. So you'll need an on-camera flash unit that has TTL (like AUTO for flash!) and has the ability to swivel the head (so you can "bounce" the flash) as you'll need these to get the best results!
Although we cover a variety of common situations, like fill light, adding light to dark scenes and shooting with backlight, we don't cover using flash off camera, or using it manually. Consider this your “get ‘er done” quick guide to using flash!
I totally get that time is precious! That’s why this product is designed to be quick and actionable. You can get through the videos showing you the key principles in around 90 minutes. You'll then move onto the step by step guides for using flash in a variety of situations. Although the videos themselves will only take about 40 minutes to watch, because we recommend that you get in there and try each one, I would allow a whole afternoon or weekend to get through the training and practice everything.
Although you don’t need to have any experience in using flash, you will need to understand exposure, and how to shoot in manual mode! For that reason, this guide isn’t suitable for those just getting started with photography, or who need help with their camera settings, as we don’t cover those basics in this guide. (Just flash!)
That depends! This guide was created with hobbyists in mind, but could absolutely be used for small wedding scenarios. However, if you intend to become a large scale wedding photographer, I would recommend that you take a full course on how to use flash, as you are likely to need more than one flash, and use masters and slaves, triggers and recievers etc, which we don't cover here!
As soon as you join us, you get instant access to all the modules and lessons, so you can roll up your sleeves and get started today!
Because this is a short, digital course packed with trainings and downloads, refunds are only offered if you feel it didn’t deliver on the promises outlined on the sales page. If that’s the case, just let me know within 7 days of purchase why it didn’t meet your expectations, and I’ll issue a refund!
You'll get 12 months access to the course content in our online course portal, which is more than enough time to go through the course content!
Speedlights Simplified is a self-study program, so I'm afraid we won't be able to give you assistance. However, in the course you will find our Troubleshooting Guide and FAQ Hub so it's highly likely that your question is already covered!
As soon as you checkout you get instant access to the entire program immediately in our online course portal! We'll also send you a confirmation email, with a link to the course portal, so you can log back in at any time.
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