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Lighting Tips

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 Get More Portrait Looks from One Location

Manny Ortiz
08/26/2026
Lighting Tips
1221

3 Ways to Use a Speedlight for Wedding Photography

Michelle Harris
08/18/2026
Lighting Tips
1475

Lighting Breakdown: Better Outdoor Portraits with One Compact Flash

Audrey Woulard
08/06/2026
Lighting Tips
1701

How to Create Dramatic Action Sports Portraits with Flash

Dani Mack
07/10/2026
Lighting Tips
1473

How to Transform Any Wall into a Colorful Portrait Background

Ray Alvarez
06/11/2026
Lighting Tips
1379
Fixel Cinemagraph - Preproduction

Creating a Living Photo in Fixel’s Cinemagraph Pro

Team Westcott
09/29/2014
Lighting Tips
11287
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
8065
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
18118
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
11420
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
8161
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
11198
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
17142
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
12316
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
9182
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
8083
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
12195
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
8034
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
11285
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
7207
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
Lighting Tips
8741
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
Lighting Tips
11063
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
Lighting Tips
9084
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
7210
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
10343
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
6388
Westcott Top Pro Elite George Deloache discusses his lighting set up behind this Prince-inspired photo shoot with the Strobelite Plus: A few months...
Lou Freeman with Apollo Orb Final Image 2

Modern Beauty Photography with Lou Freeman

Lou Freeman
06/06/2014
Lighting Tips
9423
Lou Freeman has practiced the art of fashion, glamour, fine interior and product photography for three decades.
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