Flash Masters Presents Christian Cardona

I went on Christian Cardona's course last year I had a very basic knowledge of flash and had only ever used on camera, which like most of us I wasn’t a fan of. Coming away from the course I gained a lot more confidence using my speedlights. Not only that, but seeing the phenomenal work achieved by Christian using the same equipment as myself, it gave me the push to start practicing. Seeing what could be achieved from the use of ambient light, coloured gels and framing techniques showed me that not only could I produce images to wow my clients, but also ignited my creative side. For anyone who is on the fence I would definitely recommend if to see this guy in action. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed! X

Wow, what a phenomenal couple of days, mind truly blown! Absolutely fantastic meeting everyone and seeing old friends again! I hope you all have safe trips home,was a pleasure spending time with you all! Christian, you are a true master of flash. It was a huge privilege to see you in action and learn from you. The inspiration you have given me for the future is beyond immense, so excited for the future and what I try and create. Finally, Neil and Helen, thank you so much for putting this all together and giving us the opportunity to attend. It was a fantastic couple of days. Thank you so much for everything you do for Flash Masters - you have made an incredible community that needs to be shared far and wide!

I attended Christian Cardona's first UK workshop in Manchester last year and honestly, it was brilliant! I’ve been on a few workshops over the years, and his was right up there—if not the best I’ve done. His way of teaching just made things click and made me look at things in a diffrent way. I came away feeling inspired and with loads of practical takeaways I’ve actually used. It was also great to meet so many talented photographers on the course. I will be booking onto the next one—that probably says it all. Roll on November!

The Flash Masters Christian Cardona workshop was an inspirational learning experience. A real eye opener to being able to create magical images from nothing using items you wouldn’t give a second look at! The imagination he puts into his images with coloured gels and objects and watching the results live was absolutely mind blowing! Being at his workshop, soaking all his knowledge and ideas up and going through the process of his work was amazing to be there! I loved his workshop and learning so many different ways to be creative was ace! I can't recommend it enough. Don’t think, just book! What an amazing experience!

I'm an old dog, and I have attended workshops from many of the greats of our industry going back over 20 years from the pose-heavy era of Jerry Ghoinis to present day greats such Two Mann Studios, and they were all truly inspiring. I must say though that Christian's workshop in Manchester 2024 was truly epic! The man 'with a flash of light or turn of the body' can turn the ordinary into the extra-ordinary. He is the photography James Rodríguez,(psst Christian is from Columbia so never associate him with 'he who shall not be named' from Argentina, but he is that good!) A photography God! Not only is he talented but he is also a wonderful human being, so humble and giving with his knowledge. As a tight-fisted celt who hates parting with my hard-earned money, all I can say is if I can snag a ticket for Manchester 2025, I'm in!

Christian is not only ana amazing photographer he is a great teacher! The workshop was full of knowledge, inspiring and challenging excercises. It was a great experience, and such a pleasure to learn from the master of flash 💥🩵

I am still buzzing from Christian's workshop. There are so many takeaways I have and one of them was “why not?” I haven’t tried too many techniques but I had a crazy hectic wedding recently where it rained and on the fly I had to run to my car and get my flashes out and shoot the remaining group photos inside and the venue was dark. The room was full of chairs but I just kept thinking “why not?” So I got the groomsmen to move a ton of chairs and just quickly under pressure (thanks to your 10 minute time limits) set up flash for some group photos and portraits, and do you know what? I just wouldn’t have bothered before and wouldn’t have got what I got 🙌 Thank you so much for the inspiration and confidence to push myself out of my comfort zone!

Christian Cardona you are an absolute legend 🤩 I have shot one wedding (photo) since the workshop and the techniques I have learnt have just and blown me and my couples away! I couldn't believe how quickly I was able to set up and take my flash images. Even better, my last two weddings shooting video have been insane! I really feel they are a different level using off camera lighting inspired 100% by the workshop 🙌🏼

I’ve been a working photographer for 15 years, and I thought I had a reasonable understanding of flash photography. But I was intrigued by Christian’s course, having seen examples of his amazing work through the Flash Masters' group. I have to say the course was amazing! Christian is a great teacher; friendly and approachable and willing to listen. It was also great to meet so many other talented photographers and have fun with them trying lots of different flash approaches in the workshops Christian gave us. I’d recommend this course to anyone looking to up their game in flash work and to seek inspiration in a fun and friendly way.