Lighting Tips Archives — Page 5 of 17

Jermain Horton - Restoring Confidence Portrait (2)

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When Chicago-area photographer Jermaine Horton first saw WILX News 10’s story about 8-year-old Marian Scott’s school photo session, he was furious. “The first thing I thought about was the impact of what this w...

How to Create Rembrandt Lighting For Male Portraits

Glyn Dewis

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Rembrandt lighting is a classic lighting setup that most portrait photographers can master with a little practice. Rembrandt lighting creates a pretty dramatic, timeless look and it can be created with just a s...

Matching Ambient Light with Tunable LEDs

Ian Spanier

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Celebrity fashion photographer Ian Spanier began taking photographs at six years old when his parents gave him his first point and shoot camera. After majoring in photography in college, Ian worked in publishin...

3 Point Lighting Setup - Behind the Scenes

3 Point Lighting Setup for Bold Commercial Photography

Ian Spanier

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Celebrity commercial photographer Ian Spanier began taking photographs at six years old when his parents gave him his first point and shoot camera. After majoring in photography in college, Ian worked in publis...

Capturing Dynamic Fashion Photos with Off-Camera Flash

Will Cadena

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You don't need a variety of light modifiers or multiple off-camera flash units to capture interesting and dynamic images. In this video, Will Cadena utilizes a single FJ400 Strobe modified by a Rapid Box with a...

Behind the Scenes of a Run-and-Gun Fashion Film

Team Westcott

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New York City-based photographer/cinematographer Dave Geffin had a challenge – shoot a high-energy fast-moving fashion film in low light and at night, in two distinct locations in Manhattan, without falling per...

Dramatic Lighting for Boudoir Photography

Creating Dramatic Boudoir Photography

Jen Rozenbaum

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Sometimes a boring, blank space can be the best canvas for creating a portrait. In this case, a moody boudoir portrait. While most boudoir shots are typically in an environment, a simple solid colored wall can...

Emphasizing Details in Bridal Portraits

Will Cadena

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Regardless of your client's budget, you can be assured that the wedding dress has been meticulously selected. The bride wants to look as beautiful as possible for this extremely special occasion. And as the wed...

How to Get the Best Facial Expressions for Your Portraits

Peter Hurley

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Peter Hurley is a master of posing and capturing authentic, flattering facial expressions. He is one of the world’s top headshot photographers and founder of the renowned Headshot Crew. He shares his signature ...

Tabletop and Overhead B-Roll Lighting Tips

Team Westcott

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This video was inspired by seeing how some of our favorite content creators have been using in their production workflows. Whether doing an unboxing or creating a cooking channel, compact Flex light are awes...

3 Ways To Use Plexiglass For Creative Portraits

Ashley Boring

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As a portrait photographer, it can often be difficult to keep things interesting in the studio. Adding a unique element to your images can help them stand out while also allowing you to have little fun. The u...

Pre-Production Tips for Small Filmmaking Crews

Team Westcott

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Run-and-gun filmmaking is common in the fast-moving commercial and broadcast video industry. The key to pulling off these quick, small crew shoots is by nailing pre-production. Caleb Wojcik is a pro at capturi...

3 Tips for Shooting Awesome B-Roll

Team Westcott

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Caleb Wojcik is a pro at capturing cinematic b-roll in essentially any environment. The San Diego-based filmmaker and educator has a ton of experience shooting different styles of content. Caleb has shot weddin...

Capturing Timeless Portraits of Veterans

Glyn Dewis

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Glyn Dewis is a photographer and best-selling author known for his classic, timeless portraiture. With a fascination for history, Glyn is currently working on an ongoing 1940s-themed project recreating images d...

Understanding the 4 Elements of Lighting

Team Westcott

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The creative gurus behind Muse Storytelling know a thing or two about cinematic lighting. This team of Emmy award-winning filmmakers has hosted hundreds of workshops around the globe and operate the immersive M...

Photographing Athletes - Lighting Setup 1

Dramatic Lighting for Photographing Athletes

Hernan Rodriguez

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Hernan Rodriguez is a Los Angeles-based celebrity portrait photographer with years of experience photographing athletes, including some of the most recognizable World Champions. Hernan is a true artist and he ...

Professional Lighting for Awesome Headshots

Peter Hurley

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Educator, motivator, and headshot master Peter Hurley is known for creating flattering portraits with pristine lighting. To get the most out of each of his client's headshot sessions, Peter developed a headsho...

Versatile Lighting for Horror Films

Team Westcott

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Working with a small crew or on a tight budget (or both!) can really limit the amount of equipment that you can utilize on set. Finding quick and versatile gear is a big priority to keep the shoot running smoot...

Tight vs. Wide Angle Lens Portraits

Team Westcott

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Sal Cincotta is a noted industry writer, author, educator, and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn to for cutting-edge technical and business insights from leading photographers. Watch ...

How to Create Cross Lighting Like Joel Grimes

Joel Grimes

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Renowned photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes is known for creating impeccably clean and stylized lifestyle portraits. His signature style of Rembrandt cross lighting involves feathering two lig...

Behind the Scenes - Sal Cincotta & Rapid Box Switch

Fashion Photography with Sal Cincotta and the Rapid Box Switch

Team Westcott

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Renowned wedding photographer Sal Cincotta is a noted industry writer, author, educator, and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn to for cutting-edge technical and business insights from lead...

The Art of Portrait Photography: Part 2

Capturing Generational Family Portraits with Off-Camera Flash

Pro Tips for Large Family Portraits: Lighting & Posing Group Photos

Flash Power vs. Portability: Comparing FJ400 & FJ200 Strobes

Mastering Flash Photography: 5 Lighting Principles for Beginners

Mastering Family Portraits: Pro Tips Posing, Lighting, and Location Scouting

Master Light Control: A Guide to Using Scrims on Set

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Easy Portrait Lighting Setups with One, Two, and Three Lights

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

Portrait Lighting in Challenging Locations with Ian Spanier

High-Speed Sync Portraits in Full Sun Using the FJ200 Strobe

Capturing Product Photography With The DigiTent Light Tent

How to Set Up the HurleyPro ProBoard with Light Stands

Capturing Generational Family Portraits with Off-Camera Flash

Pro Tips for Large Family Portraits: Lighting & Posing Group Photos

Flash Power vs. Portability: Comparing FJ400 & FJ200 Strobes

Mastering Flash Photography: 5 Lighting Principles for Beginners

Mastering Family Portraits: Pro Tips Posing, Lighting, and Location Scouting

Jermaine Horton is Restoring Confidence with Photography

How to Create Rembrandt Lighting For Male Portraits

Matching Ambient Light with Tunable LEDs

3 Point Lighting Setup for Bold Commercial Photography

Capturing Dynamic Fashion Photos with Off-Camera Flash

Behind the Scenes of a Run-and-Gun Fashion Film

Creating Dramatic Boudoir Photography

Emphasizing Details in Bridal Portraits

How to Get the Best Facial Expressions for Your Portraits

Tabletop and Overhead B-Roll Lighting Tips

3 Ways To Use Plexiglass For Creative Portraits

Pre-Production Tips for Small Filmmaking Crews

3 Tips for Shooting Awesome B-Roll

Capturing Timeless Portraits of Veterans

Understanding the 4 Elements of Lighting

Dramatic Lighting for Photographing Athletes

Professional Lighting for Awesome Headshots

Versatile Lighting for Horror Films

Tight vs. Wide Angle Lens Portraits

How to Create Cross Lighting Like Joel Grimes

Fashion Photography with Sal Cincotta and the Rapid Box Switch