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Getting Started in Volume Photography

Sheryl Bashore
Lighting Tips
416

Creating Cinematic Portraits with LED Continuous Lighting

Ian Spanier
Lighting Tips
1410

Creating Dramatic Portraits with One Light

Joel Grimes
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2051

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Ashley Boring
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Jerry Ghionis
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How to Capture Stunning Wide-Angle Portraits On Location

Eli Infante
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Capture Stunning Wide-Angle Portraits On Location   Go behind the scenes with Westcott Top Pro Photographer Eli Infante as he shoots wide-angle portraits at Marblehead Lighthouse in Ohio. In this video, he cov...

Elevate Your Maternity Portraits: Expert Posing and Lighting Tips

Karen Dominguez
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Crafting compelling and vibrant maternity portraits is a blend of art, technique, and understanding the essence of capturing the beauty of pregnancy. With a surge in demand for maternity photography, photograph...

Sony Alpha 9 III & Maximizing Your Flash with Global Shutter

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In this video, beauty portrait photographer, Ashley Boring goes hands-on with the Sony a9iii and the FJ Wireless Flash System to show how to maximize your flash with a global shutter camera. Ashley begins by...

Photo Masking Techniques: Unlocking Studio-Quality Portraits without Green Screen using FJ400 Masking Mode

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In this video, Top Pro and Sports Photographer, Matt Hernandez breaks down how to use the masking mode function on the FJ Wireless System. Using the FJ400 Strobe, Rapid Box Switch Octa-M, and the Rapid Box Swit...

High Fashion Maternity Portraits

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In our latest video, we dive deep into the art of maternity portrait photography with a high-fashion twist! In this video, Karen Dominguez shows the transformative power of lighting to elevate your maternity ...

Three Ways To Use A Speedlight For Stunning Portraits

Ashley Boring
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In portrait photography, mastering lighting is crucial. Speedlights offer a valuable boost to natural light, enhancing portrait quality. In this video, Ashley Boring demonstrates three speedlight techniques...

Capturing Commercial Portraits with LEDs

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In this engaging video, Jonathan Thorpe shares key tips on commercial portrait lighting, perfect for improving your photography skills. Thorpe, with his rich experience in the industry, guides you step-by-step ...

How to Find Outdoor Locations for Dramatic Portraits

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In photography, the choice of location can dramatically transform a simple portrait into a compelling piece of art. For photographers, especially those specializing in flash photography and on-location portrait...

How To Quickly Capture Gorgeous Bridal Portraits On Location

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In this video, Top Pro Wedding Photographer Jermaine Horton shows his tips and tricks for quickly getting dynamic and powerful bridal portraits on location. His lighting setup consists of the portable FJ200 str...

Tips for Shooting Senior Portraits in Harsh Sunlight

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In this video, Westcott Top Pro @MattHernandez breaks down how to take portraits in harsh sunlight on a football field. He lights the scene using two FJ400 strobes with the 24" Beauty Dish and 45-Degree Deep Fo...

How to Light Glasses & Cocktails

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In this video, award-winning photographer, director, and CGI artist Steve Hansen breaks down his approach to lighting cocktails and other beverages. Using the FJ400, the FlexiGels, and the Optical Spot by Linds...
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How To Take Team Portraits Outdoors

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In this video, Top Pro and Sports Photographer Matt Hernandez breaks down how to take outdoor team portraits in full sun. Using the FJ400 flash with the 45-Degree Deep Focus Reflector, the 7-Foot Silver Interio...

How to Capture Dramatic Portraits with High-Speed Sync

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In this video, portrait photographer Ashley Boring goes on location to show how High-Speed-Sync on the FJ200 can help create some incredible portraits. Along with the strobe, she is using the Rapid Box Switch O...

How To Take Stunning Senior Portraits!

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In this video, Top Pro Matt Hernandez breaks down some of his go-to tips and tricks for capturing portraits of high-school seniors. Matt is using the FJ400 Strobe, FJx3m Trigger and 24" Beauty Dish Switch Switc...

Learn How To Capture Beautiful Earth Tones In Your Portraits

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In this video, Top Pro portrait photographer Ashley Boring breaks down a recent photo session where she captured earth tone portraits. Ashley works with FJ200 Strobe and FJ-X3m Trigger. She is also using the Me...

The Best Lighting Modifiers for On-Location Photography

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In this video, in-house photographer and Top Pro portrait photographer Ashley Boring shows how lighting on location can be quick and easy with the right tools! She takes us behind the scenes using the portable ...

How to Light Athlete Photos with Pro Light Mods

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In this video, Top Pro and creator of the Pro Light Mods, James Quantz Jr., shows how he takes sports portraits using the Pro Light Mods! Whether you're a sports, fashion, entertainment, senior portrait, or ...

How to Create Depth with Color Gels on the Pro Light Mods

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In this video, James Quantz uses color gels and Pro Light Mods to create depth and contrast in this photo shoot. Pro Light Mods are designed to fit the Westcott Rapid Box Switch and third-party softboxes. The ...

Two Ways to Use Gels In Studio

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In this video, Ashley Boring breaks down two setups using gels on your strobe. Using the FlexiGels for the FJ400 strobe, she captures creative portraits in studio! Learn how Ashley uses the FJ400's front a...

Using Gels and Hard Light in Studio

Eli Infante
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In this video, Eli Infante is in the studio breaking down how to use hard lighting & gels to create incredible fashion portraits! Using the Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler, Eli creates stunning portraits with...

Sports Action Photography | Tips & Tricks

Matt Hernandez
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In this video, sports photographer Matt Hernandez breaks down his process to capturing action shots for athletes.   Lighting Gear in Action ...
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