Photographing family events can feel unpredictable. You’re managing multiple people, changing light, and moments that don’t wait for you to be ready.
In this week’s class, Clay Blackmore shares a practical, repeatable approach to handling it all with confidence. Drawing from decades of experience photographing weddings, galas, corporate events, and family portraits, Clay walks through how to light a scene using off-camera flash and simple 3D lighting techniques that can be built from a single speedlight. He also introduces his clock-based posing system, making it easier to arrange individuals, couples, and larger groups quickly and naturally.
Beyond the technical side, Clay focuses on the people skills that make a real difference. From directing your subjects to building trust, these are the details that help everything run smoothly and lead to stronger images.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to manage lighting and posing at the same time, this class offers a clear path forward. Watch his class here.
