STUDIO FLASH FUNDAMENTALS

Clean, consistent, professional light — without guessing.

If you’ve ever avoided studio strobes because they felt complicated, unpredictable, or “too technical,” this course changes that.

Studio Flash Fundamentals gives you a clear, practical system for building intentional, repeatable lighting with one light, in any space, with any brand of strobe.

You don’t need expensive gear.
You don’t need advanced setups.
You just need a framework that makes sense.

This is that framework.

What You'll Learn

A Simple, Repeatable Lighting Framework

You’ll learn my clock-based lighting system — a clear method for placing your light around your subject with confidence, whether you’re working in a home studio, a commercial space, or a tight room.

How to Build Reliable Exposure Every Time

You’ll learn how to set your camera and strobe without trial-and-error, and develop consistent exposures you can trust without “chimping.”

How Light Shape Actually Works

We break down the real mechanics of light: angle, distance, height, and feathers — so you understand why something works, not just copy it.

How to Build Depth and Shape with One Light

You’ll learn how to create dimensional, sculpted portraits using just a single strobe and modifier.

How to Work in Any Environment

Whether you’re shooting portraits, boudoir, branding, or headshots — this course teaches you how to adapt your lighting quickly and confidently.

Gear Clarity Without the Gear Obsession

No overwhelm. No expensive equipment lists.
You’ll learn how to get incredible results with basic strobes and Bowens-mount modifiers.

Who the Course is For

Studio Flash Fundamentals is designed for photographers who:

  • Rely on natural or continuous light because strobes feel intimidating

  • Want consistent results, not inconsistent luck

  • Want to create depth, shape, and mood intentionally

  • Want to stop guessing where to put the light

  • Want their work to look clean, polished, and professional

  • Have only used strobes a little — or not at all

  • Want a system they can use forever (not just copycat diagrams)

After This Course You Will Be Able To

This course gives you control. And once you have control, your creativity opens up.

  • Set up your strobe and build exposure without guesswork

  • Create clean, consistent, professional images in any environmentFrame

  • Use one strobe to craft multiple looks with intention

  • Adjust your light with purpose, not fear

  • Produce lighting that supports your style — not change it

  • Move from “I hope this works…” to “I know exactly what to do.”

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    1. Strobe Overview

    2. Anatomy of a Strobe

    3. Flash Synchonization

    4. Understanding the Flash Power Display

    5. The Modeling Light

    6. Modifier Mount

    1. Camera Settings

    2. Balancing the Exposure

    1. Controlling the Light Pt 1 - 7" Reflector

    2. Controlling the Light Pt 2 - Light Dome

    3. Controlling the Light Pt 3 - Changing Aperture

    1. Troubleshooting Common Issues

    1. Marie on White Paper Background

    2. Stacy on Mocha Paper Background

About this course

  • $197.00
  • 15 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

One Happy Student!

Amazing!

by Ana Montero

Hi Rich, Just wanted to tell you. Your Studio Flash Fundamentals Mini Course is amazing. I am actually going to watch it again. So much useful information!!!!!!!!

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Instructor(s)

CPP, Photographer and Educator rich cirminello

Rich Cirminello is an award winning photographer and mentor specializing in various forms of portraiture including boudoir, glamor, and headshots, and is experienced in commercial and fashion as well. A PPA Certified Professional Photographer, he has directed photography workshops and classes since 2010 both independently and for organizations including the Professional Photographers of America and Google. Before pursuing photography full time Rich worked in High Tech but also was Editor in Chief of a popular San Francisco based glamor magazine, shot fashion editorials, catalogs, and shows around the world, and was co-owner of a fashion label that produced elegant ladies evening wear.

Why Learn Studio Flash From Me?

I’ve spent over twenty years working in portraiture, boudoir, fashion, and commercial photography.
Strobes are the backbone of my work—on set, on location, and in studio.

I’ve used them to create editorial portraits, high-end branding images, fashion campaigns, and hundreds of client sessions where consistency wasn’t optional — it was mandatory.

This course distills the same principles I use every day into something clear, simple, and immediately usable.

You won’t just learn where to put the light.
You’ll learn why it works.

And once you understand that, you can create anything.