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

Team Westcott
11/05/2026
Lighting Tips
37

How to Choose the Best Softbox Size for Portrait Photography

Ashley Boring
10/29/2026
Lighting Tips
906

How to Master Flash Photography in 4 Easy Steps

JC Carey
10/09/2026
Lighting Tips
1835

How to Make Wedding Portraits Stand Out in Grand Venues

Lauren Ashley
10/01/2026
Lighting Tips
768

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

Ashley Boring
09/17/2026
Lighting Tips
1190

Lighting Dynamic Portraits for an Album Cover

Ian Spanier
08/04/2022
Lighting Tips
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Portable On-Location Setups for Portrait Photography In this video, Top Pro Ian Spanier captures seamless portraits on-location using a two-light...
Behind the scenes using the FJ200 and 24" Deep Umbrella

Blending Flash with Ambient Light

Ian Spanier
07/28/2022
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Portable Flash Setups for Portrait Photography In this portrait photography video, Ian Spanier uses portable lighting for on-location photography to...
Comparing the Eyelighter 3 Reflective Surfaces

How to Photograph Beauty Portraits Using the Eyelighter 3

Ashley Boring
07/14/2022
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Photographing Single Light Portraits with the Eyelighter 3's Three Reflective Surfaces In this video, Ashley Boring walks you through a single-light...
Behind the Scenes Location Two With the Beauty Dish Switch by Manny Ortiz

Capturing Creative Portrait Photography On-Location

Manny Ortiz
06/24/2022
Lighting Tips
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Portable Flash Photography Photoshoot with the Manny Ortiz Beauty Dish In this 5-minute outdoor photoshoot, portrait photographer Manny Ortiz...
indoor portrait photography blending artificial lighting with ambient light

How to Balance Flash With Ambient Light for Portraits

Ashley Boring
06/10/2022
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Blending Ambient Light and Flash Indoors and Outdoors Lighting for both indoor and outdoor portrait photography doesn't have to be complicated.

Pet Photography Tips & Posing Tricks

Adam Goldberg
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Pet Photographer Adam Goldberg has a long-standing background in pet photography. In this video, Adam shares his go-to posing tips and breaks down...

Colorful & Creative Lighting for Portraits

Ashley Boring
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In this lighting breakdown, photographer Ashley Boring works with a colorful three-light setup using portable flashes and the for a portrait shoot.
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Comparing Light Patterns Using Scrim Jim Cine Diffusion

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Scrims are often considered one of the most versatile modifiers. Because they have convenient removable fabric, scrims can be used as a diffuser, a...
Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler with a blue/violet gel on key light and a yellow/orange gel on the backlight

The Power of Color Theory in Photography with Lindsay Adler

Lindsay Adler
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In this video, professional portrait and fashion photographer Lindsay Adler discusses the power of color theory and how she implements color theory...
Behind the scenes medium portrait shot

3 Ways to Use a Beauty Dish Switch by Manny Ortiz

Manny Ortiz
04/26/2022
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In this video, portrait photographer Manny Ortiz breaks down three ways to use the Westcott 36” Beauty Dish Switch.

Getting Creative with White Balance

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Top Pro Photographer, Ashley Boring has an incredible eye for stylizing portraits. In this tutorial, she creates two very unique portraits by...

Create Depth and Control Light with Softbox Grids

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In this video, Top Pro Ashley Boring breaks down the benefits of using softbox grids to help you create more impactful images and deeper shadows.

Behind the Scenes of Three Unique Portrait Looks

Ashley Boring
01/07/2022
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Top Pro Photographer Ashley Boring is known for her creative and stylized portraits. Using very different lighting setups, she takes us behind the...
BTS of FJ200 with Silver 43” Deep Umbrella

Using the Sun as a Backlight on Location with the FJ200

Ashley Boring
11/01/2021
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Knowing how and when to use the sun as a backlight for portrait photography is a useful technique to know, especially when working on location.
BTS using the 200mm lens with the 36” Beauty Dish Switch by Manny Ortiz

Capturing Portraits Using the New 36″ Beauty Dish Switch By Manny Ortiz

Manny Ortiz
10/05/2021
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Chicago based portrait photographer, Manny Ortiz, has an eye for capturing photos using different focal lengths.
BTS of the FJ400's, deep focus reflector and FJ80 inside the prism

Stylized Portraits Using the FJ Wireless Flash System

Ashley Boring
10/01/2021
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Stylized portrait shoots open the door for photographers to really use their creativity. In this tutorial with Top Pro and Westcott’s in-house...

Single Light Portraits On Location Using HSS & FJ200 Strobe

Eli Infante
09/21/2021
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Inspired by the landscape in his native region of the Rio Grande Valley, Top Pro Photographer Eli Infante loves to capture scenes with unique...

Lighting Model Portfolio Portraits Outdoors with Ian Spanier

Ian Spanier
09/02/2021
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Top Pro Photographer Ian Spanier has spent many years shooting on-location and capturing strong images that tell a story.

The Importance of Shelter Pet Photography with Adam Goldberg

Adam Goldberg
08/25/2021
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Tampa Bay Pet Photographer Adam Goldberg discovered his passion for photography when he began capturing images of shelter pets in 2013.

Creating a Sense of Environment with the Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler

Lindsay Adler
08/16/2021
Lighting Tips
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Creating textures and patterns of light on your subject or a blank surface can add new life to your photos.
BTS with 43 Inch Umbrella

Easy Tips to Create 3 Unique Looks in 1 Photo Shoot – Lighting Gear Breakdown

Ashley Boring
07/28/2021
Lighting Tips
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Are you looking to create multiple different shots in one photo shoot? In this tutorial, photographer and Top Pro, Ashley Boring, guides you through...
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