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Join Westcott’s Brandon Heiss in this deep dive on flash photography using the FJ Wireless Flash System. In this free photography lighting video course, you’ll learn about on-camera lighting vs off-camera ligh...

Go-To High-Volume Headshot Lighting Setups

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Lighting Tips

In this portrait photography video, Yaneck Wasiek, Westcott Top Pro and Founder of Wasio Faces, explains how he approaches individual headshot sessions and how to capture high-volume photos at business events a...

Professional Lighting with Food Photographer Joanie Simon

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Lighting Tips

Commercial and editorial food photographer, food blogger and educator Joanie Simon, iconically known on social media as, “The Bite Shot”, captures captivating images of cuisines covering the entire food pyramid...

Using Photography Gels On Location with the FJ80 Touchscreen Speedlight

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Lighting Tips

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. The first reason is technical, allowing you to bala...

Couple’s Portraits On Location Using One Light with Sal Cincotta and the FJ400 Strobe

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Lighting Tips

Professional photographer, Sal Cincotta guides us through this couples portrait using a one-light flash set up located at the mesmerizing Salt Flats in Bonneville, Utah. Demonstrating his knowledge and years of...

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

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Gear Guides, Lighting Tips

Top Pro and photography educator, Eli Infante, walks us through a Texas-based photo shoot in midday sun using the FJ200 strobe to capture high-speed sync (HSS) portraits. Eli finds the FJ200 strobe’s exposed fl...

Capturing Product Photography With The DigiTent Light Tent

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Gear Guides, Lighting Tips

Created with ecommerce and marketplace sellers in mind, the DigiTent Light Tent provides a perfect compact diffused space to photograph jewelry, handheld items and craft supplies. With the DigiTent Light Tent, ...

How to Set Up the HurleyPro ProBoard with Light Stands

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Gear Guides

Headshot master and award-winning photographer Peter Hurley is well known for creating high-quality portraits with beautiful lighting. Shooting stunning portraits takes pristine lighting along with the perfect ...

The fresnel feature on the Learning Light

Using the Learning Light When Teaching Photography Lighting Principles

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Lighting Tips

For many years, Top Pro photographer, designer, and award-winning author, Scott Kelby was determined to help educators teach photography principles using a convenient and efficient handheld device. Capturing po...

Capturing Individual and Family Portraits Indoors and Outdoors with Michele Celentano

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Lighting Tips

In this portrait masters video, photographer Michele Celentano explains her lighting techniques for individuals and family portrait photography. Michele begins with photographing a family of four with the Westc...

Improve Your Lighting During Video Calls at Home Using the Ring Light Kit

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Gear Guides, Lighting Tips

Have you been using window light as your main source for video conferencing and virtual interviews? The Bi-Color Ring Light Kit is complete with features to make your work from home virtual meetings stand out. ...

Benefits Of Off-Camera Flash Vs Natural Light For Outdoor Portraits

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Lighting Tips

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 po...

Learn How Jerry Ghionis Shoots Outdoor Portraits with the Ice Light 2

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Lighting Tips

Westcott Top Pro photographer, Jerry Ghionis, set out to design the revolutionary Ice Light 2 for rendering beautiful consistent light quality for photographers and filmmakers whether you’re shooting indoors or...

How to Create an Easy One Light Portrait

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Lighting Tips

Celebrity fashion photographer Ian Spanier began taking photographs at six years old when his parents gave him his first point-and-shoot camera. After majoring in photography in college, Ian worked in publishin...

Shooting in Harsh Sunlight

Flash Photography Lighting Video Course for Beginners

Go-To High-Volume Headshot Lighting Setups

Professional Lighting with Food Photographer Joanie Simon

Using Photography Gels On Location with the FJ80 Touchscreen Speedlight

Couple’s Portraits On Location Using One Light with Sal Cincotta and the FJ400 Strobe

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

Creating Sports Composite Portrait with Photo Key

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

Capturing Product Photography With The DigiTent Light Tent

How to Set Up the HurleyPro ProBoard with Light Stands

Improve Your Lighting During Video Calls at Home Using the Ring Light Kit

The Essential Guide to Backdrops

The Essential Guide to Photo Umbrellas

Flash Photography Lighting Video Course for Beginners

Go-To High-Volume Headshot Lighting Setups

Professional Lighting with Food Photographer Joanie Simon

Using Photography Gels On Location with the FJ80 Touchscreen Speedlight

Couple’s Portraits On Location Using One Light with Sal Cincotta and the FJ400 Strobe

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

Capturing Product Photography With The DigiTent Light Tent

How to Set Up the HurleyPro ProBoard with Light Stands

Using the Learning Light When Teaching Photography Lighting Principles

Capturing Individual and Family Portraits Indoors and Outdoors with Michele Celentano

Improve Your Lighting During Video Calls at Home Using the Ring Light Kit

Benefits Of Off-Camera Flash Vs Natural Light For Outdoor Portraits

Learn How Jerry Ghionis Shoots Outdoor Portraits with the Ice Light 2

How to Create an Easy One Light Portrait

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