How to Balance Flash With Ambient Light for Portraits
Blending Ambient Light and Flash Indoors and Outdoors Lighting for both indoor and outdoor portrait photography doesn't have to be complicated.
Colorful & Creative Lighting for Portraits
In this lighting breakdown, photographer Ashley Boring works with a colorful three-light setup using portable flashes and the for a portrait shoot.
Comparing Light Patterns Using Scrim Jim Cine Diffusion
Scrims are often considered one of the most versatile modifiers. Because they have convenient removable fabric, scrims can be used as a diffuser, a black block for negative fill, a reflector, or even a net for...
Getting Creative with White Balance
Top Pro Photographer, Ashley Boring has an incredible eye for stylizing portraits. In this tutorial, she creates two very unique portraits by changing only the white balance on her camera.
Create Depth and Control Light with Softbox Grids
In this video, Top Pro Ashley Boring breaks down the benefits of using softbox grids to help you create more impactful images and deeper shadows.
Behind the Scenes of Three Unique Portrait Looks
Top Pro Photographer Ashley Boring is known for her creative and stylized portraits. Using very different lighting setups, she takes us behind the scenes in this one of a kind photo shoot that resulted in...
Using the Sun as a Backlight on Location with the FJ200
Knowing how and when to use the sun as a backlight for portrait photography is a useful technique to know, especially when working on location.
Stylized Portraits Using the FJ Wireless Flash System
Stylized portrait shoots open the door for photographers to really use their creativity. In this tutorial with Top Pro and Westcott’s in-house photographer, Ashley Boring, we’ll watch her breakdown a playful...
Easy Tips to Create 3 Unique Looks in 1 Photo Shoot – Lighting Gear Breakdown
Are you looking to create multiple different shots in one photo shoot? In this tutorial, photographer and Top Pro, Ashley Boring, guides you through the lighting breakdown of three different looks from a...
Portrait Lighting Tips to Avoiding Glare in Glasses
When photographing subjects that are wearing glasses, you often run into the issue of capturing a glare off the lens. In this tutorial, photographer Ashley Boring walks you through avoiding unwanted glare when...
Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone As A Photographer
Your comfort zone provides you with a lot of great values when you’re in the groove of progress and success. It’s safe. It’s reliable. It gives you no reason to try new things.
Beauty Dish Vs FJ200 Reflector
Most strobes come with a small metal reflector to help you control and modify your light. It helps direct light output more than using a bare bulb, but using this reflector will give you hard light that often...
Making On-Camera Flash Look Natural Using the FJ80
In this video, Westcott’s in-house photographer, Ashley Boring discusses the many reasons why a photographer might want to make on camera flash look natural.
Using Photography Gels On Location with the FJ80 Touchscreen Speedlight
When it comes to using color gels for photography lighting, there are two main reasons why you would want to create a setup with this simple strobe accessory.
Benefits Of Off-Camera Flash Vs Natural Light For Outdoor Portraits
As a portrait photographer, it’s important to be aware of the lighting conditions that you face in natural environments. Whether you are looking to use natural light or off-camera flash when shooting outdoor...
Freezing Motion with Precision: FJ400 Freeze Mode Explained
When working in the studio in most situations, 1/280th of a second flash duration is more than enough to freeze your subject. But sometimes you need to photograph something that is moving much faster; a...
Using Flash to Mimic Any Time of Day in Portraits
As photographers, we all know that you don't always get to shoot at the exact time of day you would like to. However, thanks to off camera flash, you are not tied down by mother nature.
Flash Photography: Front Vs Rear Curtain Sync
In flash photography, mixing the light trails from constant lighting with the freezing power of a strobe can create a sense of motion and get really cool effects in-camera.
3 Ways To Use Plexiglass For Creative Portraits
As a portrait photographer, it can often be difficult to keep things interesting in the studio. Adding a unique element to your images can help them stand out while also allowing you to have little fun.
Using Long Exposure for Creative In-Camera Effects
There are tons of ways to spice up your images with unique and eye-catching effects created in-camera. This summer, Team Westcott explored playing with sparklers, gels, and long exposure in the Westcott...