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.
Joel Grimes in the Studio with the Zeppelin Deep Parabolic
Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Joel Grimes has worked as commercial and advertising professional for over 26 years.
Understanding Depth of Field with Terry White
In photography, depth of field can be the difference between an average image and an exceptional image.
Shooting Luke Bryan for Rolling Stone with Drew Gurian
This article is courtesy of celebrity and music photographer Drew Gurian. Rolling Stone just asked me to photograph country star, Luke Bryan, for the...
Diffusing Harsh Sunlight with Clay Cook
This article is courtesy of Louisville-based fashion photographer Clay Cook. I’ve been there, standing in the middle of a field on a hot day with a...
Record Store Engagement Session with Benny Migs and the Rapid Box
Kristina and Adam asked me to photograph their engagement session at a local record store, Looney Tunes. This was right up my alley.
Perfecting Maternity Portraits with a Stripbank
As most of you know, I’m kind of obsessed with studio lights. I spent my first 3 years in business as a “natural light snob”, terrified of...
Lifestyle Portraits with Chris Lambeth
Beauty and fashion portrait photographer Chris Lambeth uses the Westcott Apollo Orb to capture stunning suburban lifestyle portraits during a wintery...
Newborn Lighting Do’s and Dont’s
This article on newborn lighting techniques is courtesy of renowned newborn portrait photographer Amber Scruggs of Little Moon Photography in...
Shooting a Fashion Editorial with the Apollo Orb
Starting fresh with a brand new blog in 2014. Over Christmas, my friend and fantastic model Mike Socozza, who was most recently on Americas Next Top...
Lighting Active Children
This article is courtesy of Westcott Top Pro photographer Dawn Weisinger. It has been my pleasure to photograph some of the most adorable children...
How To Balance Sunlight with Terry White
Shooting on a lake in Michigan, Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Terry White uses the Westcott Rapid Box Octa to balance sunlight during mid-day...
Understanding the Inverse Square Law
This article was originally published on Digital Photography School and is used with their permission.
Jonah Kessel on the Ice Light
This review of the Ice Light is courtesy of Pulitzer prize-winning visualist Jonah Kessel We are working in an era where technology is fueling our...
Continuous Lighting with Dave Cross
Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Dave Cross discusses the Westcott Skylux in this latest video review.