Westcott Top Pro Photographer

Ashley has had a camera in her hands for as long as she can remember, though in the early days, it was usually her mom’s DSLR that she “borrowed” to experiment with light, shadow, and whatever she could convince to sit still. That curiosity grew into a passion and eventually a career.

She went on to study photography and visual media at Bowling Green State University, earning her bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Technology. During her senior year, Ashley joined F.J. Westcott as an intern, where her creativity, work ethic, and technical skill quickly made her an essential part of the team. After graduating in 2014, she accepted a full-time role as Westcott’s in-house photographer, a position she still holds today as she continues to create educational content, lead productions, collaborate with photographers around the world, and produces product photography for Westcott’s website and packaging.

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Articles by Ashley Boring

Three creative treatments with color gels

3 Creative Ways to Use Gels in Portrait Photography

When you want to capture bold, dramatic portraits, gels unlock a world of creative possibilities. Few tools are as effective or as fun for transforming the mood of an image. In this session, Westcott Top Pro Ashley Boring breaks down lighting setups with gels in an approachable way, showing just how much impact they can bring to your portraits. So why work with gels at all?

Getting Started with Studio Lighting

If you’ve ever felt unsure where to begin with studio lighting, you’re not alone. In fact, one of the most common questions Westcott photographer Ashley Boring hears is, “How do I start using flash?” In this behind-the-scenes video, Ashley walks you through her full process, from evaluating ambient light and dialing in camera settings to building out a clean, intentional lighting setup.

5 Creative Features of the FJ800 and FJ400 II

If you love pushing creative boundaries, the FJ Wireless System offers much more than just TTL and HSS. In this video, photographer Ashley Boring from Westcott reveals some lesser-known—but super powerful—features that can add an extra creative edge to your shoots. Ashley uses the FJ400 II strobe, but many of these features work across the FJ Wireless lineup of flashes.

Flash Power vs. Portability: Comparing FJ400 & FJ200 Strobes

Choosing the right off-camera flash can significantly impact the quality and efficiency of your photography. Whether you're capturing portraits in a studio, shooting portraits on location, or covering events, the power and portability of your strobe matter. In this video, we compare two popular options from the Westcott FJ Wireless Flash System—the FJ400 and the FJ200.