Light Painting with the Ice Light and Barndoors
Commercial and editorial automotive photographer Andrew Link uses light painting often to create stunning composite images.
Studio Portraiture with the Eyelighter
In the Elite Photographic Studio near Detroit, Michigan, Team Westcott goes behind the scenes with renowned photographer Jim Schmelzer to talk studio...
Photographing Children with the Pocket Box
Professional photography educator Erin Manning takes the Pocket Box Max modifier for a spin while photographing children at the Toledo Zoo.
Environmental Portraiture with Andrew Tomasino
This article is courtesy of Pennsylvanian portrait photographer Andrew Tomasino. When I’m not photographing I take part in a new passion of...
Behind-The-Scenes with Rick Nunn
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.
Lighting and Post-Production for a Dramatic Headshot
Utilizing a 3-point light setup in studio allows portrait photographers to effectively control the highlights and shadows on his or her subject and...
Mixing Available Light with Artificial Light
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...
Balancing Sunlight with Terry White
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...
Improving your Portraits using the Westcott Eyelighter
Top Pro Elite Photographer Dave Cross has been photographing and educating photographers for over 25 years.
Outdoor Portraiture in Bad Weather
Chicago portrait and wedding photographer Bob Davis is a 25 year veteran of photography, specializing in speedlite shooting.
Lighting for Fashion with the Ice Light
When shooting portraiture, it is often easiest to shoot with continuous lighting. Continuous lighting allows photographers to visualize their final...
Clamshell Lighting with the Skylux
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...
Inspired Photography with George Deloache
Westcott Top Pro Elite George Deloache discusses his lighting set up behind this Prince-inspired photo shoot with the Strobelite Plus: A few months...
Modern Beauty Photography with Lou Freeman
Lou Freeman has practiced the art of fashion, glamour, fine interior and product photography for three decades.
Outdoor Family Portraits
Nikon D600, Sigma 35 “Art” lens, ISO 100, 1/200 @ F8 For this blog I wanted to focus on something that everyone can get behind and has most likely...
Shooting in Harsh Sunlight
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...
In Studio with Joel Grimes
Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Joel Grimes has worked as commercial and advertising professional for over 26 years.
Behind The Scenes: Fashion Photography with Clay Cook
Go behind-the-scenes of this fashion photography editorial shoot with photographer Clay Cook and Westcott's new 59" Zeppelin Deep Parabolic light...
Behind The Scenes with Hernan Rodriguez
When I saw the Zepplin showcased at this year’s WPPI Convention, my creative juices began brewing on what project I could create to give this bad-boy...
Capturing Impressive Senior Portraits
Westcott Top Pro photographer Matt Hernandez discusses the features and benefits of the Rapid Box XXL while shooting sports-themed senior portraits...
Product Photography from Home with Erin Manning
Professional product photography can make all the difference in your success selling crafts and goods online.