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How to Use High-Speed Sync for Dramatic Outdoor Sports Portraits

Team Westcott
11/05/2026
Lighting Tips
727

How to Choose the Best Softbox Size for Portrait Photography

Ashley Boring
10/29/2026
Lighting Tips
932

How to Master Flash Photography in 4 Easy Steps

JC Carey
10/09/2026
Lighting Tips
1857

How to Make Wedding Portraits Stand Out in Grand Venues

Lauren Ashley
10/01/2026
Lighting Tips
772

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

Ashley Boring
09/17/2026
Lighting Tips
1198

How to Light Glasses & Cocktails

Steve Hansen
09/05/2023
Lighting Tips
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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.
Outdoor Sports Portraits with Matt Hernandez

How To Take Team Portraits Outdoors

Matt Hernandez
08/22/2023
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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.
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How to Capture Dramatic Portraits with High-Speed Sync

Ashley Boring
07/25/2023
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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...

How To Take Stunning Senior Portraits!

Matt Hernandez
07/25/2023
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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.

Learn How To Capture Beautiful Earth Tones In Your Portraits

Ashley Boring
07/25/2023
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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.

The Best Lighting Modifiers for On-Location Photography

Ashley Boring
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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...

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!

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

James Quantz, Jr.
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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.

Two Ways to Use Gels In Studio

Ashley Boring
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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...

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!

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

Creating In-Camera Lighting Effects for Your Videos

Jonathan Thorpe
03/29/2023
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In this video, commercial photographer and director Jonathan Thorpe shows you how to use practical lighting techniques in your video work.

Creating Beauty Portraits with Hard Light

Lindsay Adler
02/28/2023
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In this video, fashion photographer Lindsay Adler walks you through capturing stunning beauty portraits using the Optical Spot.

How to Easily Control the Light and Color Tone on Your Backdrop

Ashley Boring
02/09/2023
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Photographer Ashley Boring explains how to use the Inverse Square Law to control the color shade of her backdrop.
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How to Use a Speedlight for Portraits

Ashley Boring
01/24/2023
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There are a lot of great benefits to using a speedlight  on camera. It's a quick and easy way to add light to your scene.

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

Ashley Boring
11/25/2022
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In this video, Ashley Boring explains the difference between photographing with an Octa softbox and square softbox using the Rapid Box Switch series.
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Creating High-Fashion Portrait Lighting

Hernan Rodriguez
10/21/2022
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In this portrait photography video, Top Pro Hernan Rodriguez sets up two different lighting scenarios to demonstrate how impactful artificial...
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Retro Photo Shoot using High-Speed Sync with the FJ-X3 Trigger

Eli Infante
10/13/2022
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In this video, Top Pro Eli Infante walks you through a retro-themed photo shoot using the FJ-X3 Trigger.

Taking Your Photo Studio On-Location

Ashley Boring
08/30/2022
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In this video, Ashley Boring walks you through a creative on-location photoshoot bringing her studio setup outdoors.

4 Pin-Up Portraits using Portable Flash Photography

Eli Infante
08/19/2022
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In this video, Top Pro Eli Infante travels all the way from Texas to capture vintage portrait photography in Bowling Green, Ohio.
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5 Quick Tips for Capturing Night Portraits

Ashley Boring
08/12/2022
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Portrait photography at night can be tricky, especially when balancing the ambient light with off-camera flash.
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