Joao Carlos, Author at Westcott University

I was recently in the south of France teaching a workshop to a group of professional photographers. I prepared a class about shooting in natural light and controlling the Sun. This is the best way to understand...

In-Studio with Joao Carlos and the Ice Light

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

This article is courtesy of Westcott Top Pro photographer Joao Carlos. You can read the full article and see more of Joao Carlos' portrait photography on his website. For my second proper shoot with ...

On Location with Joao Carlos and the Ice Light

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips, Reviews

Renowned fashion photographer Joao Carlos was able to use the Westcott Ice Light for the first time during this photo shoot for Rangefinder Magazine. Shooting on-location at night in a Parisian square, Joao nee...

Black-and-White Action Shot Lighting Setup

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

Black-and-White Action shot by photographer João Carlos using a The Medium Scrim Jim Kit is a useful photography tool that allows photographers to diffuse, reflect, cut down, or completely block light. Wit...

Tribute to Hollywood Divas

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

Joao Carlos writes, "I was commissioned in January by the fabulous team at Noble Salon and Sebastian Hair Products to shoot a series of images inspired by Hollywood Divas. Everyone at Noble was involved - from ...

Outdoor Sports Photography Using a Large Scrim Jim

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

Outdoor sports photography by Joao Carlos, a Westcott Top Pro Photographer, using a Large Silver/White Westcott Scrim Jim. The Scrim Jim by Westcott Pro Lighting, is great to fill in shadows while keeping skin ...

Outdoor Portrait Shoot Using a Reflector Kit

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

Outdoor portrait shoot by photographer Joao Carlos using a . In this setup, Joao has his assistant reflecting sunlight back into his model's face to eliminate shadows. With a reflector, you can have an outdoor...

Fashion Photography Outdoors using a Westcott Diffuser

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

In these works, Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with the techniques of fashion photography outdoors. These images have a composition and balance inspired by the masters o...

Outdoor Fashion Portrait using Westcott Reflector

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

In these works, Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with the techniques of outdoor fashion photography. These images have a composition and balance inspired by the masters of pai...

Outdoor Fashion Portrait using Westcott Reflectors

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

In these works, Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with the techniques of outdoor fashion portrait photography. These images have a composition and balance inspired by the maste...

Outdoor Fashion Photos using Westcott Reflector

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

In these works, Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with the techniques of outdoor fashion photos. These images have a composition and balance inspired by the masters of painting...

Outdoor Fashion Shoot using a Westcott Reflector

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

In these works, Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with the techniques of an outdoor fashion shoot. These images have a composition and balance inspired by the masters of painti...

Outdoor Fashion Shoot using a Westcott Reflector

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

In these works, Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with the techniques of fashion photography. These images have a composition and balance inspired by the masters of painting an...

Outdoor Fashion Portrait using Westcott Reflector

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

In these works, Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with the techniques of outdoor fashion portrait photography. These images have a composition and balance inspired by the maste...

Outdoor Fashion Shoot using a Westcott Scrim Jim

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

In these works, Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with the techniques of outdoor fashion shoots. These images have a composition and balance inspired by the masters of painting...

Fashion Shoot Outdoors using a Westcott Reflector

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

In these works, Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with the techniques of a fashion shoot outdoors. These images have a composition and balance inspired by the masters of painti...

Joao Carlos: Outdoor Fashion Shoot using Westcott Reflector

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

In these works, Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with the techniques of an outdoor fashion shoot. These images have a composition and balance inspired by the masters of painti...

Outdoor Fashion Setup using Westcott Reflector

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

In these works, Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with the techniques of outdoor fashion photography. These images have a composition and balance inspired by the masters of pai...

Outdoor Fashion Photography using a Westcott Scrim Jim and Reflector

Joao Carlos

Lighting Tips

In these works, Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with the techniques of outdoor fashion photography. These images have a composition and balance inspired by the masters of pai...

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In-Studio with Joao Carlos and the Ice Light

On Location with Joao Carlos and the Ice Light

Black-and-White Action Shot Lighting Setup

Tribute to Hollywood Divas

Outdoor Sports Photography Using a Large Scrim Jim

Outdoor Portrait Shoot Using a Reflector Kit

Fashion Photography Outdoors using a Westcott Diffuser

Outdoor Fashion Portrait using Westcott Reflector

Outdoor Fashion Portrait using Westcott Reflectors

Outdoor Fashion Photos using Westcott Reflector

Outdoor Fashion Shoot using a Westcott Reflector

Outdoor Fashion Shoot using a Westcott Reflector

Outdoor Fashion Portrait using Westcott Reflector

Outdoor Fashion Shoot using a Westcott Scrim Jim

Fashion Shoot Outdoors using a Westcott Reflector

Joao Carlos: Outdoor Fashion Shoot using Westcott Reflector

Outdoor Fashion Setup using Westcott Reflector

Outdoor Fashion Photography using a Westcott Scrim Jim and Reflector

Westcott Top Pro Joao Carlos