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

5 Creative Ways to Use a V-Flat to Elevate Your Lighting

When it comes to photography gear, nothing beats a tool that can do it all. That is exactly why the V-Flat is a favorite for so many creators. It is easily one of the most versatile pieces of equipment you can bring to a shoot. It can add light, take it away, block a distraction, or even become a backdrop in a matter of seconds.

5 Creative Beauty Lighting Techniques

Beauty photography is all about the fine details, the texture of the skin, the pop of the makeup, and how light shapes the face. In this session, professional photographer Ashley Boring demonstrates how to use Westcott studio lighting to transition from soft, natural portraits to bold, experimental art.

How to Create a Mirrored Lighting Effect In-Camera

We’ve all been there. You have a brilliant experimental lighting idea, you try it out, and the results are… fine. They’re not bad, but they aren't exactly what you saw in your head. For Westcott’s own Ashley Boring, that almost there moment happened with a handmade mirror prism. Recently, Ashley decided it was time to revisit the concept.
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.