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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 Use High-Speed Sync for Dramatic Outdoor Sports Portraits

Team Westcott
11/05/2026
Lighting Tips
647

How to Choose the Best Softbox Size for Portrait Photography

Ashley Boring
10/29/2026
Lighting Tips
927

How to Master Flash Photography in 4 Easy Steps

JC Carey
10/09/2026
Lighting Tips
1853

How to Make Wedding Portraits Stand Out in Grand Venues

Lauren Ashley
10/01/2026
Lighting Tips
771

5 Creative Ways to Use a V-Flat to Elevate Your Lighting

Ashley Boring
09/17/2026
Lighting Tips
1194
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Getting Started with Newborn Photography | Lighting & Posing Tips

Evie Lynn Deaton
11/11/2025
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Newborn and maternity photographer Evie Lynn Deaton is known for her calm energy and clean, natural style.

Pro Desk Lighting Setup for Content Creators

Jerry Ghionis
10/29/2025
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Photographer Jerry Ghionis shows how a few well-placed lights can totally change the way you look on screen.

Enhancing Window Light Portraits with Flash

Julie Gayler
10/21/2025
Lighting Tips
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Window light has a timeless beauty that portrait photographers love, but it’s also unpredictable.

Cinematic Lighting for Documentary Interviews

Shanyn Fiske
10/13/2025
Lighting Tips
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Photographer and filmmaker Shanyn Fiske uses Westcott’s constant lighting tools to create clean, natural cinematic lighting for both the interview...

How to Make Flash Look Natural in Outdoor Portraits

Panoptic Photography
10/03/2025
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Mark Behrens and Steve Batz of Panoptic Photography are known for taking portraits that look effortless and natural, even when flash is used.
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3 Creative Ways to Use Gels in Portrait Photography

Ashley Boring
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When you want to capture bold, dramatic portraits, gels unlock a world of creative possibilities.
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Getting Started in Volume Photography

Sheryl Bashore
09/15/2025
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Sheryl Bashore has built a proven system that keeps sessions organized, stress-free, and profitable while giving families photos they’ll treasure.

Creating Cinematic Portraits with LED Continuous Light

Ian Spanier
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When Ian Spanier sets out to create a dramatic portrait, he looks to the sun for inspiration, shaping studio lighting the way nature shapes light.

Creating Dramatic Portraits with One Light

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Few photographers use light to shape mood and drama quite like Joel Grimes, and his top-down approach is a perfect example.

Getting Started with Studio Lighting

Ashley Boring
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If you’ve ever felt unsure where to begin with studio lighting, you’re not alone. In fact, one of the most common questions Westcott photographer...

Portrait Lighting & Posing Techniques: An In-Depth Tutorial Guide with Jerry Ghionis

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Over the course of 60 minutes, this lighting tutorial will show how Jerry sculpts light with the Ice Light 3, draws out emotion through subtle...

Creating Moody Portraits: Studio Lighting Breakdown

Ashley Boring
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Westcott photographer Ashley Boring shares how she transformed a simple studio into a warm, painterly environment using just a few props, carefully...

Transform Any Space into a Studio: Sports Portrait Lighting with Jaison Sterling

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05/30/2025
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When it comes to creating dynamic portraits of athletes, you don’t need a fancy studio, just smart lighting and a good game plan.

How to Simulate Sunlight in Studio Photography

Joel Grimes
05/21/2025
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Joel Grimes breaks down one of his go-to studio setups using just two lights to mimic the feel of natural sun.

Lighting Breakdown: How to Film a Corporate Video

Jacob Schoonover
05/09/2025
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Westcott videographer Jacob Schoonover shows how he tackled a commercial shoot for a local business using constant lights, portable light modifiers,...

How to Create Light Trails for Dynamic Portraits

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04/15/2025
Lighting Tips
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Jaison Sterling of Rock Town Media set out to feature dynamic light trails and motion blur in this shoot using a mix of strobes and continuous...

Full Lighting Breakdown: High Aperture Portraits

Ian Spanier
04/04/2025
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Photographer Ian Spanier takes us behind the scenes for a deep dive into how he captures studio portraits using high apertures.
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Creating Cinematic Night Portraits | Lighting Guide

Jerry Ghionis
03/21/2025
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Capturing cinematic night portraits is all about using light, atmosphere, and composition to create something special.

Storytelling with Light 

Joel Grimes
03/06/2025
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Photographer Joel Grimes is a master at using lighting to create compelling narratives. His recent photo shoot at Simpson Ranch in Wickenburg,...

5 Creative Features of the FJ800 and FJ400 II

Ashley Boring
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If you love pushing creative boundaries, the FJ Wireless System offers much more than just TTL and HSS.

Creative Mask: How to Get More Looks in Less Time 

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Wish you could deliver more variety without constantly tweaking your lights? Creative Mask makes it possible in seconds.
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