On Location with Justin Van Leeuwen
On-location in Ottawa, Canada, commercial photographer Justin Van Leeuwen needs to overpower the setting sun for a portrait session.
Real Deal Review: Andrew Foord and the Eyelighter
New Jersey portrait photographer Andrew Foord shot with the innovative Eyelighter reflector in this latest Real Deal Review.
Beauty Portraits with Terry White and the Skylux LED
Adobe expert and photography educator Terry White takes us behind-the-scenes of a beauty photo shoot in his Detroit studio.
Creating a Living Photo in Fixel’s Cinemagraph Pro
Advancement in camera and editing technology have helped create a new form of imaging: animated portraiture.
Increasing Speedlite Power and Efficiency with the Triple Threat
Canadian portrait photographer Craig Beckta utilizes the Westcott bracket and a 7' during this foggy portrait session.
Senior Sports Portraits with Matt Hernandez
This really sets the bar for senior sports portraits. To bring his creative vision to life for this shoot, talented photographer Matt Hernandez...
Mastering Location Lighting with Lindsay Adler
This article on location lighting for photography is courtesy of renowned beauty photographer Lindsay Adler and SLR Lounge.
Creating a Summer Portrait In Studio with Jim Schmelzer
Have you ever wanted to create a warm, summer portrait in unfavorable weather conditions? Photographers, especially those living in northern...
On Location with Joao Carlos and the Ice Light
Renowned fashion photographer João Carlos was able to use the Westcott Ice Light for the first time during this photo shoot for Rangefinder Magazine.
Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes
Both new photographers and experienced professionals often question which light modifier is the best choice for each and every photo shoot.
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...