Gear Guides

Featuring a unique and customizable design, provides the ultimate light control for on-the-go filmmakers, directors of photography, run-and-gun shooters, gaffers, and cinematographers. The DP Kit was developed...

This article is courtesy of Santa Barbara-based photography educator Tim Meyer. True parabolic modifiers reflect light from a single point into parallel or collimated beams of light. The question is how this...

Joao Carlos

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...

Jerry Ghionis

In this article, world-renowned photographer Jerry Ghionis demonstrates cool ways to use the inner diffuser panel of the recently redesigned . This panel is an essential tool when shooting outdoors to diffuse h...

Omega Reflector - Silver as Shoot-Through

The Omega Reflector is the world’s first 10-in-1 shoot-through reflector. The 38" x 45" Omega Reflector combines the effect of a traditional reflector with the luxury of a beauty dish and a ring flash. This inn...

Brandon Heiss, lighting educator with Team Westcott, discusses how to assemble the Westcott Eyelighter in this gear guide. The Westcott Eyelighter comes disassembled in its compact travel case. This includes...

Westcott, an industry-leading innovator of photo and video lighting products, teamed with photographer Larry Peters in early 2014 to pioneer a unique tool for portrait photography. The Eyelighter, designed by P...

Westcott creates a vast amount of products for photographers of all varieties. One of the most versatile products for speedlite shooters is our . The Rapid Box series is a compact light modifier (measuring und...

Eric Eggly

Renowned commercial photographer Eric Eggly stopped by the Westcott studio to shoot with the new 59" Zeppelin Deep Parabolic softbox. Eric, a 25-year industry veteran, emphasizes the importance of quality light...

Bob Davis

Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Bob Davis discusses the use of the new ProGrip Speedlite Handle in this video tutorial. An avid speedlite shooter, Bob is an expert in creating beautiful images with off-came...

Team Westcott walks photographers through the assembly process of the latest large modifier in this product how-to video. The Zeppelin Deep Parabolic softbox series is an essential item for commercial, fashi...

Jim Schmelzer

Join Top Pro Jim Schmelzer as he uses the Westcott Spiderlite TD6 lights to discuss basic studio lighting fundamentals. During part four of this five part series, Jim demonstrates how to set-up, place, and util...

Jim Schmelzer

Join Top Pro Jim Schmelzer as he uses two different Westcott Reflectors to discuss basic studio lighting fundamentals. During part three of this five part series, Jim explains how to properly use reflectors ind...

Erik Valind

Westcott Top Pro Elite Erik Valind discusses all of the features and uses of the Westcott Strobelite Plus in this video tutorial. The Strobelite's modeling light has two power levels. Modeling lights are a help...

Erik Valind

Westcott Top Pro Elite and professional photographer Erik Valind discusses the many uses of the Westcott Scrim Jim in this Top Pro showcase video. Shooting mainly outdoor lifestyle portraits, Erik finds the Scr...

Brandon, Content and Marketing Manager at Westcott, discusses the many features of Westcott's Green Screen Wrinkle-Resistant Backdrops. These heavy-duty chroma key backdrops are constructed with a thick, matte ...

Matt Hernandez

Westcott Top Pro Matt Hernandez, who specializes in sports photography, uses Photo Key 6 to remove a green background for a sports composite. Watch how Matt sets up his lighting for this green screen image, an...

This video tip features Brandon from Westcott and it shows two easy methods on how to fold a reflector. The first method Brandon will show is referred to as the "Twist" and this is done by taking the reflector ...

Here’s a quick tip video on how to mount an adapter ring to a Spiderlite TD3. First, remove all screw and bolt components from the ring placing each of them off to the side. You will notice metal springs whi...

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