Westcott Top Pro Photographer

Terry White is an award-winning photographer, tech evangelist, and Principal Director for Creative Cloud Evangelism at Adobe. With over 28 years at Adobe, Terry has inspired millions of creatives around the world through his tutorials, live demonstrations, and keynote appearances. He specializes in photography, Photoshop, and Lightroom, with a focus on helping photographers take their creativity to the next level through technology.

Terry is also the host of the popular Photography Masterclass on YouTube, where he teaches tips, tricks, and workflows for photographers at every level. His channel, with nearly half a million subscribers, blends creative education with cutting-edge tech reviews—from the latest Nikon Z-series cameras to AI-powered editing tools.

Inducted as the 34th member of the Photoshop Hall of Fame, Terry continues to be a leading voice in the creative community. His photography blends bold visual storytelling with a clean, editorial aesthetic, often featuring striking portraiture and travel imagery.

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Terry White's Favorite Westcott Gear:

FJ400 II Touchscreen Strobe with FJ Pro AC/DC Battery (400Ws)
FJ400 II Touchscreen Strobe with FJ Pro AC/DC Battery (400Ws)

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Eyelighter 3 (Silver, White, and Sunlight Fabric)
Eyelighter 3 (Silver, White, and Sunlight Fabric)

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FJ80 II Touchscreen Speedlight (80Ws)
FJ80 II Touchscreen Speedlight (80Ws)

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Rapid Box Switch 2x3
Rapid Box Switch 2x3

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Articles by Terry White

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Beauty Portraits with Terry White and the Skylux LED

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Adobe expert and photography educator Terry White takes us behind-the-scenes of a beauty photo shoot in his Detroit studio. For this beauty shot, Terry utilizes 3  LEDs to light his subject. The Skylux LED by Westcott is a daylight-balanced continuous LED light source. The Skylux's output can be adjust from 30% to 100% for precise control. The first Skylux is modified by a .
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Balancing Sunlight with Terry White

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With over 20 years of experience in the industry, author and educator Terry White takes a photo shoot outside of his Detroit studio to demonstrate the best practices of balancing sunlight for portraits. Sunlight can create harsh shadows and unflattering highlights. Photographers can quickly balance this ambient light with a speedlite and a Rapid Box modifier.
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Lighting for Fashion with the Ice Light

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When shooting portraiture, it is often easiest to shoot with continuous lighting. Continuous lighting allows photographers to visualize their final image as they are shooting, giving the ability to adjust camera settings and lighting power instantly. While continuous lights are often bulky or heavy, the Ice Light LED weighs under 2 lbs for extreme portability.
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Clamshell Lighting with the Skylux

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Clamshell lighting is a popular among portrait and beauty photographers. By using two light sources, one directed down onto a subject's face and one directed up toward a subject's face , a photographer can eliminate a majority of shadows created by minor imperfections. This lighting technique creates a flawless appearance in head shots.
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Shooting in Harsh Sunlight

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Any good landscape photographer will tell you that you’ll get the best results if you’re up, out, and ready to shoot as the sun is coming up or as the sun is going down. Middle of the day is probably the absolute worst time to be outside shooting. However, if you’re shooting a wedding or other gig you may not have the luxury of having everyone on set before the sun comes up.
Depth of Field

Understanding Depth of Field with Terry White

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In photography, depth of field can be the difference between an average image and an exceptional image. Depth of field is the distance between the nearest and farthest objects that appear in focus, in an image. Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer and educator Terry White discusses the importance of depth of field in this Photography Quick Tip.