stop letting bad Light hold you back!

And say yes to:

  • Perfect light every time you pick up your camera!

  • The flexibility to shoot in any location and at any time of day with complete confidence!

  • The look of natural light, even when natural light isn’t available!

    Join The Missing Link Today!

 

The Missing Link includes lifetime access to all the trainings modules, video tutorials and bonus lessons as well as community support and FREE access to my branding and marketing training.

Not to mention the peace of mind you'll gain knowing that you can create beautiful work under ANY circumstance!

learn exactly what equipment you need so to get started with strobes and flash
Learn exactly where to place your lights to create the "natural light look"
Learn how to find the perfect settings so that you can capture perfect images straight out of camera
Take your lighting education to the next level by learning to create your own "natural light" with bounced flash
Lighting isn't just for the studio! Learn how easy it is to take your lights into client's homes and on location
Learn my one-light approach to photographing families and groups with off camera flash

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Over 4,000+ photographers can’t be wrong!

There is a reason The Missing Link is the go-to lighting course for newborn and family photographers around the world!

I spent the first 12 years of my business as a natural light photographer, and even though natural light is beautiful, relying on it exclusively caused a lot of problems.

  • I had to cancel and reschedule sessions due to dark days or bad weather.

  • My work was inconsistent.

  • My stress levels were high especially when asked to work in dark homes or in less than ideal lighting situations.

  • And sometimes my clients were unhappy with their images because I couldn’t produce my best work when I didn’t have the right kind of light—the worst!!

I knew I needed to learn how to use a flash, but the problem was I didn’t like the way flash photography looked.

I was a natural light photographer!

So, I developed a simple, one-light method for creating natural-looking light with strobes and flash.

Now, I have beautiful, consistent light for my photos no matter what situation I find myself in!

Friends, I want this for you too!

Ready to learn how to create your own natural looking light?
Sign up for The Missing Link Today!

 
 

I used to be…

  • Stressed out by cloudy days, dark rooms and low light situations

  • Limited by the time of day and by the season

  • Intimidated by off-camera flash and strobe lighting

But now I…

  • Show up with confidence to any shoot, day or night, knowing I can create my own, perfect, “natural looking light”

  • Book sessions based on what works best for me and my clients, NOT around the weather, season or time of day!

  • Feel just as confident with a flash as I do with a window

 
 

F.A.Q.

Q: Does this course cover shooting on location?

A: Yes it does! There's a whole module on shooting on location.

Q: Does this course cover shooting outdoors?

A: I don’t teach specifically how to shoot outdoors. However, many of my students have successfully used my method outdoors!

Q: Is this course applicable for all types of photography or just newborn and family photographers?

A: The Missing Link can help photographers in just about any niche. My simple method takes the scary parts out of learning artificial lighting and will give you the foundations that can be used to create all sorts of beautiful images, no matter the niche.

 
 

What would it feel like…

  • Knowing that you could create beautiful images under any lighting condition, in any location day or night?

  • To have complete confidence every time you pick up your camera?

  • To know that the clients who come to you in the dark days of winter will get the same quality of images as those who come to you on the brightest days of the year?

  • To feel 100% sure that you are sending your highest quality work every time you send out a gallery?

 
 

$1441 for only $197

When you sign up today you get:

  • Instant, lifetime access to five core modules - $397

  • Instant, lifetime access to five bonus trainings - $397

  • Complimentary access to Branding & Marketing class -$297

  • Invitation to private, members only networking group - $350

Total value of $1441 for only $197

 
 

Inside The Missing Link

Module 1: Understanding Sync Speed
Module 2: Equipment
Module 3: Understanding Lighting Settings and Light Modifiers
Module 4: Metering for Strobes and Flash
Module 5: Light Placement, Feathering and Working with Groups

Core Lessons

Bonus Lessons

Bonus 1: Processing Digital Files
Bonus 2: Bouncing Light
Bonus 3: Bouncing Light in Homes
Bonus 4: Understanding Speedlight Flash
Bonus 5: Lighting On Location
Bonus: Instant access to our members only networking group!

And because knowing how to create your own light is so impactful on your brand and business, once enrolled you get complimentary access to my course, The Secret to Building and Marketing Your Photography Brand!

 

About Sandra Coan

Sandra Coan is an award winning photographer, industry educator, best-selling author and proud Westcott Top Pro.

She has gained worldwide recognition for her unique and simple approach to creating natural-looking light with strobes and flash and has helped thousands of photographers elevate their brands and build their businesses in the process.

She’s excited to help you too!

 
 

By this time next week, you’ll be creating your own “natural light”

Sign up today!

What Students Are Saying

“I found Sandra's teaching method so easy to follow. She explains everything very clearly and is thorough in her explanations, leaving not much at all to question. Thank you Sandra for this course. I am always skeptical about purchasing online courses because it seems that there is always so many things that are stated, but not always clear enough to follow precisely. I would recommend your course to anyone wanting to learn lighting. “

-Amara A

“I just bought The Missing Link a few days ago and oh my goodness! I’ve never been taught like this! So easy to understand, so clearly explained, so uncomplicated! Sandra, you have a gift!“

-Petrina S

“Sandra's course, The Missing Link, is a game changer. I'd heard about it for years and finally took it and regret not doing it sooner! The images that I'm producing are consistent and I have what I like to call "controlled creativity" now! I love the confidence of knowing my work is going to be worthy of my clients every single time.”

-Angela W

“I'm blown away by how simple Sandra Coan explains the techniques for using flash and strobe on film and digital cameras. This class has taken my flash and strobe game to the next level. I'm so so glad I took it!”

-Morgan N

“Absolutely incredible training. I got way more than I expected to and not only learned how to use a strobe but I also feel like I've walked away knowing how to shoot film (which I have been wanting to learn for a long time!) and understanding ALL light in such a deeper way. I can't say enough good things.”

-Virginia S

“Is there a 6-star option? There should be. Sandra is not only a brilliant photographer but a wonderful educator as well. All of her classes (including this one, The Missing Link), are so well presented, easy to navigate and comprised of information which is succinctly and patiently conveyed. The videos are incredibly helpful and just the right length to cover what one needs to know. I am excited to incorporate flash in my work and no longer look at my speed light with trepidation. Thank you, Sandra”

-Patricia T