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Improve your still and motion photography with top-notch lighting tutorials, videos, and articles by some of the industry’s most influential filmmakers and photographers.

How to Create a Mirrored Lighting Effect In-Camera

Ashley Boring
02/02/2026
Lighting Tips
1389

Using Flash to Mimic Natural Window Light for Portraits

Julie Gayler
01/23/2026
Lighting Tips
1792

How to Create Multiple Portrait Looks with One Portable Strobe

Eli Infante
01/14/2026
Lighting Tips
1927

How to Choose the Best Light Modifiers for Portrait Photography

Panoptic Photography
12/18/2025
Lighting Tips
2015

Mastering Beauty Dish Portraits

Joel Grimes
12/09/2025
Lighting Tips
2669
Benny Migs - Final Portrait

Speedlite Setup for Portraiture

Benny Migliorino
11/21/2014
Lighting Tips
9200
To capture this portrait of a musician, photographer Benny Migs utilized a four-speedlite setup.
Omega Reflector - Silver as Shoot-Through

Using the Omega Reflector as a Shoot-Through

Team Westcott
11/10/2014
Gear Guides, Lighting Tips
16312
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...
Behind the Scenes with Craig Beckta 1

Behind the Scenes with Craig Beckta and the Zeppelin

Craig Beckta
11/02/2014
Lighting Tips
8289
On-location in Halifax, Canadian portrait photographer Craig Beckta used the to modify his strobe for this beautiful sunset photo shoot.
Joel Grimes - Light Placement Final 8

Adjusting Light Positioning for Portraiture

Joel Grimes
10/19/2014
Lighting Tips
11638
Joel Grimes, a Westcott Top Pro Elite portrait photographer, creates a stunning overhead beauty shot in this lighting tutorial.
Justin Van Leeuwen Final Portrait 3

On Location with Justin Van Leeuwen

Justin Van Leeuwen
10/12/2014
Lighting Tips
8457
On-location in Ottawa, Canada, commercial photographer Justin Van Leeuwen needs to overpower the setting sun for a portrait session.
Real Deal Review: Eyelighter

Real Deal Review: Andrew Foord and the Eyelighter

Team Westcott
10/07/2014
Lighting Tips, Reviews
12165
New Jersey portrait photographer Andrew Foord shot with the innovative Eyelighter reflector in this latest Real Deal Review.
Terry White and the Skylux LED Final 1

Beauty Portraits with Terry White and the Skylux LED

Terry White
10/06/2014
Lighting Tips
9141
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
Lighting Tips
11199
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
Lighting Tips
8012
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
Lighting Tips
18049
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
Lighting Tips
11345
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
Lighting Tips
8111
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
Lighting Tips, Reviews
11144
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
Lighting Tips
17072
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
Lighting Tips
12259
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
Lighting Tips
9120
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
Lighting Tips
8033
Professional photography educator Erin Manning takes the Pocket Box Max modifier for a spin while photographing children at the Toledo Zoo.
Andrew Tomasino and Thad Frick 2

Environmental Portraiture with Andrew Tomasino

Team Westcott
07/30/2014
Lighting Tips
12038
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
Lighting Tips
7970
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
Lighting Tips
11220
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
7144
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...
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