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Getting Started with Newborn Photography | Lighting & Posing Tips

Evie Lynn Deaton
11/11/2025
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1122

Pro Desk Lighting Setup for Content Creators

Jerry Ghionis
10/29/2025
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Enhancing Window Light Portraits with Flash

Julie Gayler
10/21/2025
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Cinematic Lighting for Documentary Interviews

Shanyn Fiske
10/13/2025
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How to Make Flash Look Natural in Outdoor Portraits

Panoptic Photography
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Terry White and the Skylux LED Final 1

Beauty Portraits with Terry White and the Skylux LED

Terry White
10/06/2014
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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.
Fixel Cinemagraph - Preproduction

Creating a Living Photo in Fixel’s Cinemagraph Pro

Team Westcott
09/29/2014
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Advancement in camera and editing technology have helped create a new form of imaging: animated portraiture.
Craig Beckta - Triple Threat Final

Increasing Speedlite Power and Efficiency with the Triple Threat

Craig Beckta
09/29/2014
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Canadian portrait photographer Craig Beckta utilizes the Westcott bracket and a 7' during this foggy portrait session.
Senior Sports Portraits by Matt Hernandez

Senior Sports Portraits with Matt Hernandez

Matt Hernandez
09/10/2014
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This really sets the bar for senior sports portraits. To bring his creative vision to life for this shoot, talented photographer Matt Hernandez...
Lindsay Adler - Location Lighting Final

Mastering Location Lighting with Lindsay Adler

Lindsay Adler
09/04/2014
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This article on location lighting for photography is courtesy of renowned beauty photographer Lindsay Adler and SLR Lounge.
Jim Schmelzer and the Zeppelin

Creating a Summer Portrait In Studio with Jim Schmelzer

Jim Schmelzer
09/02/2014
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Have you ever wanted to create a warm, summer portrait in unfavorable weather conditions? Photographers, especially those living in northern...
Joao Carlos - Final 3

On Location with Joao Carlos and the Ice Light

João Carlos
09/01/2014
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Renowned fashion photographer João Carlos was able to use the Westcott Ice Light for the first time during this photo shoot for Rangefinder Magazine.
Joel Grimes on Light Modifiers

Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes

Joel Grimes
08/24/2014
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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.
Light Painting Final - Andrew Link

Light Painting with the Ice Light and Barndoors

Team Westcott
08/19/2014
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Commercial and editorial automotive photographer Andrew Link uses light painting often to create stunning composite images.
Studio Portraiture with the Eyelighter

Studio Portraiture with the Eyelighter

Jim Schmelzer
08/08/2014
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In the Elite Photographic Studio near Detroit, Michigan, Team Westcott goes behind the scenes with renowned photographer Jim Schmelzer to talk studio...
Pocket Box - Photographing Children

Photographing Children with the Pocket Box

Erin Manning
08/08/2014
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Professional photography educator Erin Manning takes the Pocket Box Max modifier for a spin while photographing children at the Toledo Zoo.
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Environmental Portraiture with Andrew Tomasino

Team Westcott
07/30/2014
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This article is courtesy of Pennsylvanian portrait photographer Andrew Tomasino.   When I’m not photographing I take part in a new passion of...
Rick Nunn - Daydream Final

Behind-The-Scenes with Rick Nunn

Team Westcott
07/21/2014
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The following article is courtesy of English portrait photographer Rick Nunn.  She and I spent a few days at the cabin in the woods over the weekend.
Dramatic Headshot with Andrew Foord

Lighting and Post-Production for a Dramatic Headshot

Team Westcott
07/16/2014
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Utilizing a 3-point light setup in studio allows portrait photographers to effectively control the highlights and shadows on his or her subject and...
Rick Sammon

Mixing Available Light with Artificial Light

Rick Sammon
07/15/2014
Lighting Tips
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Westcott Top Pro Rick Sammon is not only a renowned photographer, but is also the author of over 36 books, winning both the Golden Light Award and...
Terry White - Final 4

Balancing Sunlight with Terry White

Terry White
07/07/2014
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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...
Eyelighter Example Photo

Improving your Portraits using the Westcott Eyelighter

Dave Cross
07/01/2014
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Top Pro Elite Photographer Dave Cross has been photographing and educating photographers for over 25 years.
Bob Davis - Outdoor Portraiture in Bad Weather Final 5

Outdoor Portraiture in Bad Weather

Bob Davis
06/24/2014
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Chicago portrait and wedding photographer Bob Davis is a 25 year veteran of photography, specializing in speedlite shooting.
Lighting for Fashion with Terry White Final 2

Lighting for Fashion with the Ice Light

Terry White
06/16/2014
Lighting Tips
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When shooting portraiture, it is often easiest to shoot with continuous lighting. Continuous lighting allows photographers to visualize their final...
Terry White and the Skylux LED Final 2

Clamshell Lighting with the Skylux

Terry White
06/12/2014
Lighting Tips
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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...
George Deloache Final Image

Inspired Photography with George Deloache

George DeLoache
06/06/2014
Lighting Tips
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Westcott Top Pro Elite George Deloache discusses his lighting set up behind this Prince-inspired photo shoot with the Strobelite Plus: A few months...
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