We are joined by the one and only Chris Benavides: Flash Masters Ambassador, Las Vegas wedding photographer, and one of the most energetic, generous, and downright inspiring photographers in the community. Chris also happens to run three separate photography businesses. Simultaneously. We have absolutely no idea how.

In this stream Chris walks us through a stunning collection of images with behind-the-scenes footage showing exactly how he transforms ordinary, unglamorous locations into extraordinary, cinematic scenes using gels, creative flash, and an approach to posing that is all movement, energy, and zero ego.

Chris also shares the fascinating business philosophy behind his three different brands, each with their own editing style and why putting the client first, every single time, has kept his diary full even when the rest of the industry is struggling.

Infectious, inspiring, and jam-packed with practical gold. This one is a treat. 🎉

The top 5 things you will learn by watching this stream:

1. How to transform an ordinary location into an epic image using gels. Chris shows exactly how he uses coloured gels to completely change the mood and feel of even the most boring spaces and why Las Vegas isn't always as glamorous as you might think.
2. How to create natural-looking movement in your flash portraits. Chris shares his posing philosophy of directing couples into movement rather than static poses and why the energy this creates makes all the difference in the final image.
3. Why running multiple business brands can actually grow your income. Chris explains his three-brand model,each with its own editing style and how offering clients a choice of aesthetic rather than one fixed style has helped him book more weddings and reduce cancellations.
4. How to shoot from low angles to create more dynamic compositions. Chris walks through why getting low and shooting upward completely changes the feel of flash portraits particularly for champagne and action shots and how to train yourself to think about it every time.
5. Why treating photography like a business first leads to better creative freedom. Chris shares his honest and refreshing perspective on the business side of photography and why photographers who put ego aside and focus on client satisfaction end up with more creative opportunities, not fewer.

If you want to learn more from Chris, please make sure you watch the his full 'Images to Impact' Flash Masters Tutorial, in which he takes us behind the scenes on a portrait shoot in Las Vegas! 

Thank you so much to Chris for sharing so much invaluable advice and information with us all.

To find out more about Chris', check out his website here