Joel Grimes, Author at Westcott University

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Want to capture that bold, hard sunlight look without having to rely on the weather? In this video, photographer Joel Grimes breaks down one of his go-to studio setups using just two lights to mimic the feel of...

Storytelling with Light

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Photographer Joel Grimes is a master at using lighting to create compelling narratives. His recent photo shoot at Simpson Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona, exemplifies his skill and artistry. Faced with intense des...

Mastering Difficult Lighting Situations with the FJ800 Strobe

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In this guide, we’ll explore how you can control light exposure while keeping sharp detail and contrast—no matter how tricky the light conditions might be. Photographer Joel Grimes takes us through two amazing ...

How to Create Cross Lighting Like Joel Grimes

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Renowned photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes is known for creating impeccably clean and stylized lifestyle portraits. His signature style of Rembrandt cross lighting involves feathering two lig...

Creating Lifestyle Portraits with the Rapid Box Switch

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Renowned photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes is known for creating impeccably clean and stylized commercial portraits. In this video tutorial, Joel utilizes the new with the and a single spee...

Capturing Dramatic Portraits with a Beauty Dish

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Joel Grimes is renowned for creating clean and dramatic portraits. In this video, Joel demonstrates his two favorite dramatic portrait setups. These are both created with a strobe that is softened and directed ...

2 Ways to Reduce Lens Flare

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In this video, commercial photographer Joel Grimes demonstrates 2 simple solutions for reducing lens flare during in-studio and on-location portraiture. Lens flare is an issue most photographers encounter. Len...

How to Capture a Shallow Depth of Field in Sunlight

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Many photographers struggle with overpowering the sun when shooting on bright days. This becomes even more difficult when a shallow depth of field is desired. To maintain a proper exposure with a shallow depth...

How to Modify Bright Backgrounds with a Scrim Net

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Have you ever had trouble shooting in full sun? It's often hard to know if you should be exposing for your subject's face or for the stunning and bright background behind them. Luckily, world-renowned commerci...

Understanding Beauty Lighting with Joel Grimes

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World-renowned photographer Joel Grimes knows a thing or two about beauty lighting. And that's why he designed the new Rapid Box Beauty Dish. Grimes' 24" Rapid Box Beauty Dish is a collapsible, travel-frie...

Creating Soft Cross-Lighting with Joel Grimes

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Successful commercial photographer Joel Grimes is known for creating dramatic lighting setups for eye-catching portraits. One of Joel's go-to setups is soft cross-lighting. Cross-lighting is created by bouncing...

Adjusting Light Positioning for Portraiture

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Joel Grimes, a Westcott Top Pro Elite portrait photographer, creates a stunning overhead beauty shot in this lighting tutorial. Here, he discusses light positioning and how to capture both minimal and dramatic ...

Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes

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Both new photographers and experienced professionals often question which light modifier is the best choice for each and every photo shoot. World-renowned commercial photographer Joel Grimes has been working in...

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In Studio with Joel Grimes

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Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Joel Grimes has worked as commercial and advertising professional for over 26 years. Specializing in bold, eye-catching photography, Joel has been the recipient of a variety ...

Joel Grimes in the Studio with the Zeppelin Deep Parabolic

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Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Joel Grimes has worked as commercial and advertising professional for over 26 years. Specializing in bold, eye-catching photography, Joel has been the recipient of a vari...

Building the Dramatic Portrait

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Westcott invites you to an inspirational lecture with Joel Grimes, a commercial advertising photographer, who has been working in the industry for over 30 years. Many consider Joel to be one of the leading inst...

Joel Grimes’ Dramatic Composites with Blake Griffin

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When renowned Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes photographed Detroit Piston's basketball star Blake Griffin, he knew he wanted to create a grungy, dramatic set of images despite their pretty standard gym loca...

Experimental Lighting Setups for Dynamic Band Portraits

Portrait Lighting & Posing Techniques: An In-Depth Guide with Jerry Ghionis

Creating Moody Portraits: Studio Lighting Breakdown

Transform Any Space into a Studio: Sports Portrait Lighting with Jaison Sterling

How to Simulate Sunlight in Studio Photography

Lighting Breakdown: How to Film a Corporate Video

How to Create Light Trails for Dynamic Portraits

Erik Valind Showcases The Scrim Jim

Easy Portrait Lighting Setups with One, Two, and Three Lights

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

Portrait Lighting in Challenging Locations

High-Speed Sync Portraits in Full Sun Using the FJ200 Strobe

Capturing Product Photography With The DigiTent Light Tent

How to Simulate Sunlight in Studio Photography

Storytelling with Light

Mastering Difficult Lighting Situations with the FJ800 Strobe

How to Create Cross Lighting Like Joel Grimes

Creating Lifestyle Portraits with the Rapid Box Switch

Capturing Dramatic Portraits with a Beauty Dish

2 Ways to Reduce Lens Flare

How to Capture a Shallow Depth of Field in Sunlight

How to Modify Bright Backgrounds with a Scrim Net

Understanding Beauty Lighting with Joel Grimes

Creating Soft Cross-Lighting with Joel Grimes

Adjusting Light Positioning for Portraiture

Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes

In Studio with Joel Grimes

Joel Grimes in the Studio with the Zeppelin Deep Parabolic

Building the Dramatic Portrait

Joel Grimes’ Dramatic Composites with Blake Griffin

Westcott Top Pro Joel Grimes