Strobe vs. Sunlight: Pro Secrets for Natural-Looking Flash Portraits
Have you ever found the perfect location, only to realize the harsh midday sun is ruining your shot?
How to Use Reflectors for Better Natural Light Portraits
Have you ever arrived at a beautiful outdoor location only to find the sun is working against you?
How to Create a Mirrored Lighting Effect In-Camera
We’ve all been there. You have a brilliant experimental lighting idea, you try it out, and the results are… fine.
Using Flash to Mimic Natural Window Light for Portraits
Window light for portraits is beautiful when you have it, but that is not always the case. Maybe the room has no windows, or the light is hitting...
How to Create Multiple Portrait Looks with One Portable Strobe
Great outdoor portraits start with seeing the light, not fighting it. In this video, portrait photographer Eli Infante shows how a small, portable...
How to Choose the Best Light Modifiers for Portrait Photography
Selecting the right lighting modifier can feel overwhelming. There are softboxes, umbrellas, reflectors, beauty dishes, strip boxes, grids, and that...
Mastering Beauty Dish Portraits
If you have ever picked up a beauty dish and wondered how to get the most out of it, this guide will show you everything you need to know.
Mastering Golden Hour Portraits with Off-Camera Flash
Mastering Golden Hour Portraits with Off-Camera Flash Golden hour is famous for its warm, flattering glow.
Getting Started with Newborn Photography | Lighting & Posing Tips
Newborn and maternity photographer Evie Lynn Deaton is known for her calm energy and clean, natural style.
Pro Desk Lighting Setup for Content Creators
Photographer Jerry Ghionis shows how a few well-placed lights can totally change the way you look on screen.
Enhancing Window Light Portraits with Flash
Window light has a timeless beauty that portrait photographers love, but it’s also unpredictable.
Cinematic Lighting for Documentary Interviews
Photographer and filmmaker Shanyn Fiske uses Westcott’s constant lighting tools to create clean, natural cinematic lighting for both the interview...
How to Make Flash Look Natural in Outdoor Portraits
Mark Behrens and Steve Batz of Panoptic Photography are known for taking portraits that look effortless and natural, even when flash is used.
3 Creative Ways to Use Gels in Portrait Photography
When you want to capture bold, dramatic portraits, gels unlock a world of creative possibilities.
Getting Started in Volume Photography
Sheryl Bashore has built a proven system that keeps sessions organized, stress-free, and profitable while giving families photos they’ll treasure.
Creating Cinematic Portraits with LED Continuous Light
When Ian Spanier sets out to create a dramatic portrait, he looks to the sun for inspiration, shaping studio lighting the way nature shapes light.
Creating Dramatic Portraits with One Light
Few photographers use light to shape mood and drama quite like Joel Grimes, and his top-down approach is a perfect example.
Getting Started with Studio Lighting
If you’ve ever felt unsure where to begin with studio lighting, you’re not alone. In fact, one of the most common questions Westcott photographer...
Portrait Lighting & Posing Techniques: An In-Depth Tutorial Guide with Jerry Ghionis
Over the course of 60 minutes, this lighting tutorial will show how Jerry sculpts light with the Ice Light 3, draws out emotion through subtle...
Creating Moody Portraits: Studio Lighting Breakdown
Westcott photographer Ashley Boring shares how she transformed a simple studio into a warm, painterly environment using just a few props, carefully...
Transform Any Space into a Studio: Sports Portrait Lighting with Jaison Sterling
When it comes to creating dynamic portraits of athletes, you don’t need a fancy studio, just smart lighting and a good game plan.