Commercial Shoot: Sushi Photo Setup
Commercial shoot by photographer Eric Eggly using a Westcott Strobelite plus, , Scrim Jim with 1-1/4 Stop Diffusion Fabric, and a 10' Light Stand.
The Westcott Strobelite Plus allows photographers to previe...
Portrait Shoot using an Apollo and Stripbanks
This portrait shoot by photographer Erik Valind is set up with a Westcott 50-inch Apollo as the main light source, and two 12" x 36" Pro Stripbanks acting as rim lights, coming in from the side.
The 50″ Mega...
Interview with Erik Valind on Environmental Portraits
Commercial, portrait, and lifestyle photographer Erik Valind joins Henry's TV host Mark Shannon on the Henry's TV stage at Exposure Spring 2012 to share some tips and tricks on creating better environmental por...
Outdoor Portrait Shoot using a Scrim Jim
Outdoor Portrait shoot by photographer Erik Valind using a Westcott Large Scrim Jim.
The Large Scrim Jim Kit is a useful photography tool that allows photographers to diffuse light, reflect light, cut down l...
Outdoor Football Portrait using a Scrim Jim
This lighting setup and final image was provided by photographer Jim Schmelzer. Jim used the Westcott Medium Scrim Jim overhead his subject so that there were no shadows on the football player, and that he cou...
Product Shoot: Super Bowl Ring Shot with Strobelite Plus
Take a look behind the scenes at this product shoot of a Super Bowl ring shot by photographer Hernan Rodriguez using two Westcott Strobelite Plus units, two Westcott Scrim Jims with 1-1/4 Stop Diffusion Fabric ...
Dark Field Photography Tips and Techniques
Photo by: Scott Valentine
You know those images of wine glasses that have glowing edges against a solid black background? The technique (called "dark field" photography) is a popular studio approach for showi...
Behind the Portrait with Strobist Rick Nunn
This behind the portrait blog is courtesy of strobist photographer and design Rick Nunn.
Last Saturday I headed to Tokyo to do a shoot for a friend. This first set up needed to be super dramatic so I had two...
Behind the Scenes: Strobist Portraits in a Warehouse
This article is courtesy of designer and strobist photographer Rick Nunn of Lincoln, England.
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done a lit portrait, so I text my friend Leah & arranged something for ...
Understanding Catchlights
The specific shapes of light modifiers come into play in how they shape light and how we apply them to our subject or scene. If we zoom into the eyes of our subjects and take note of the shape of the catchlight...
Joel Grimes’ Dramatic Composites with Blake Griffin
When renowned Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes photographed Detroit Piston's basketball star Blake Griffin, he knew he wanted to create a grungy, dramatic set of images despite their pretty standard gym loca...
Using Natural Light Outdoors for a Romantic Concept Shoot
In these works, Portugal-based fashion photographer Joâo Carlos pairs the literature of love tragedies through the ages with these stunning outdoor fashion portraits. These images have a composition and balance...