Welcome, I’m

Savanna

I’m your flash extraordinaire, personal cheerleader, and teacher of all things technical! Starting your flash education can be overwhelming and totally daunting at first. That’s why making the huge leap forward to invest in your knowledge is the best thing you can do for your business. I’m so excited for you and your upcoming mad skills with flash!

Do you remember the feeling of utter panic the first time you tried to use flash? Maybe that was just me? I was thinking, “How do I turn it on? Why won’t it work? What do the numbers mean? Why are there fractions and math in photography?” I was excited about how flash could help my images but had no idea how to produce the results I wanted. Does this sound familiar to you, too?

Cue Savanna Richardson Flash Mentoring!

Flash Mentor Sessions

Get ready for three custom mentoring packages that address all your questions about flash. From the basics of what gear to buy to mastering the trickiest of venues and creating stunning portraits, these mentoring sessions are for you!

I majored in photography, received a Bachelor of Arts, and even worked at two universities as a professional photographer to learn these technical skills. I spent years perfecting my craft so I could leave the corporate world and become a wedding photographer and educator full-time. My formal education taught me all the technical and artistic rules I’m not passing on to you!

So, rather than spending your time Googling how to light a reception or what flash modifiers to use, invest in a personalized mentoring experience where I share with you everything I’ve learned from my college degree — and more!

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“Flash is the one thing that is scary for most photographers, myself included. It was so hard to find information that was easy to understand and could produce the images that I wanted. Chatting with Savanna made me feel so much more confident. She took all my questions and explained everything so well. A few weeks later I shot a wedding, and did the entire reception with off camera flash; something that I was terrified of before my mentorship. I quickly realized what a huge blessing it is that I can serve my clients even better now. I am so glad that I didn't put it off any longer!”

Sthefanie - Wedding Photographer

what you’ll learn

My flash mentoring sessions are highly flexible to your unique needs. Are you looking for light and airy reception lighting set-ups or how to make dramatic portraits? Maybe you struggle photographing details with flash and want to improve your skills. We’ll adapt the topics to cover your specific questions so you leave confident and in love with what flash can do for you!

High Key Portraits

Achieve those dreamy window portraits without blowing out all the little details and struggling with hazy colors.

Reception

Add depth and drama to your images without relying on your on-camera flash. Plus, achieve accurate color in-camera at venues with strong color casts.

Grand Exit

Stop stressing over exit photos, even if no sparklers are used! You’ll never have to ask your couple to “do it again” just to get a perfect shot.

Expand Your Style

Whether you shoot light and airy or dark and moody, knowing how to use flash gives you the freedom to capture every part of the wedding day in your unique style. Never let the venue dictate the lighting style of your photos!

“We recently participated in an off-camera flash course with Savanna in a mentoring session, and cannot recommend it enough! Prior to the session, I had very little experience with flash. Savanna is a lifesaver. She is so knowledgeable with flash and so excited and willing to share the information she knows.

Savanna was extremely patient and helpful with all of the different questions we had. The thing I loved most about learning off-camera flash with Savanna though was that she knows how to do it in a way that it looks natural and fresh (aka the Savanna Richardson Photography brand) instead of the classic heavy flash feel. She showed me how to use it in a way to create natural-looking fill light and keep images looking bright and happy. I am extremely grateful for this mentoring session and would highly suggest Savanna to anyone looking to up their off-camera flash game!”

Savannah + Devin - Photography Team

Do you need this in your life?

Then let’s get started!

Packages + Pricing

I recommend choosing package 1 or 2 if you’ve never used flash before and package 3 if you’re already proficient but want to excel!

Basics and Beginnings

199

One hour of virtual mentoring where we cover the technique behind flash. Overview of gear and how to use a variety of modifiers. Visual examples of where to place your lights and which modifiers to use, mostly conceptual with opportunities to ask questions. Great for someone just getting started who wants to see what flash can add to their work.

Basics and Beginnings Mentor Session

$199.00

One hour of virtual mentoring where we cover the technique behind flash. Overview of gear and how to use a variety of modifiers. Visual examples of where to place your lights and which modifiers to use, mostly conceptual with opportunities to ask questions. Great for someone just getting started who wants to see what flash can add to their work.

Elementary Experience

429

Two hours of virtual or in-person mentoring where I help you set up your lights and teach you settings on your camera, on-camera flash, and off-camera flash. We cover techniques and concepts with some hands-on experience. Perfect for those with minimal flash experience who want to improve the look of their flash photography or add additional flashes.

Elementary Experience Mentor Session

$429.00

Two hours of virtual or in-person mentoring where I help you set up your lights and teach you settings on your camera, on-camera flash, and off-camera flash. We cover techniques and concepts with some hands-on experience. Perfect for those with minimal flash experience who want to improve the look of their flash photography or add additional flashes.

Collegiate Course

749

Three hours of a styled shoot where we go to a venue and I teach you how to light each room for different scenarios. We’ll walk through which flash modifiers to use in each space, where to place the lights, and how to assess each room to know how to light it. It’s recommended you’re confident in setting up your lights to get the most out of this experience.

Collegiate Course Mentor Session

$749.00

Three hours of a styled shoot where we go to a venue and I teach you how to light each room for different scenarios. We’ll walk through which flash modifiers to use in each space, where to place the lights, and how to assess each room to know how to light it. It’s recommended you’re confident in setting up your lights to get the most out of this experience.

Ready to invest in flash mentoring?

I’m thrilled for you and can’t wait to see what you create! Once you’ve chosen the type of mentoring session you’d like to invest in, you will fill out a questionnaire all about your previous flash experience and what concerns you have. This helps me design education catered to your specific needs! Whether you need flash help for indoor mini sessions or you want bright and clean wedding reception photos, these flexible mentoring sessions will give you the tools and resources to make that possible. Plus, you’ll receive my complimentary flash gear list so you know exactly what you invest in!

I can’t wait to meet you at your personalized Flash Mentoring Session. Select a session below to learn more and book your session time!

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Basics and Beginnings Mentor Session

$199.00

One hour of virtual mentoring where we cover the technique behind flash. Overview of gear and how to use a variety of modifiers. Visual examples of where to place your lights and which modifiers to use, mostly conceptual with opportunities to ask questions. Great for someone just getting started who wants to see what flash can add to their work.