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

Team Westcott
11/05/2026
Lighting Tips
620

How to Choose the Best Softbox Size for Portrait Photography

Ashley Boring
10/29/2026
Lighting Tips
924

How to Master Flash Photography in 4 Easy Steps

JC Carey
10/09/2026
Lighting Tips
1851

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
Lighting for Horror Film

Versatile Lighting for Horror Films

Team Westcott
11/12/2018
Lighting Tips
11574
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.
Sal Cincotta - Portrait 6

Tight vs. Wide Angle Lens Portraits

Team Westcott
09/20/2018
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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...
Cross Lighting Setup

How to Create Cross Lighting Like Joel Grimes

Joel Grimes
08/21/2018
Lighting Tips
14618
Renowned photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes is known for creating impeccably clean and stylized lifestyle portraits.
Behind the Scenes - Sal Cincotta & Rapid Box Switch

Fashion Photography with Sal Cincotta and the Rapid Box Switch

Team Westcott
08/02/2018
Lighting Tips
13351
Renowned wedding photographer Sal Cincotta is a noted industry writer, author, educator, and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn...
Improve Your Portraits - Craig Beckta 1

5 Tips to Quickly Improve Your Portraits

Craig Beckta
07/16/2018
Lighting Tips
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Halifax-based photography educator Craig Beckta offers an array of useful tips and tricks for capturing amazing images through his successful YouTube...

Using Long Exposure for Creative In-Camera Effects

Ashley Boring
07/03/2018
Lighting Tips
16093
There are tons of ways to spice up your images with unique and eye-catching effects created in-camera.
Behind the Scenes

Creating Glamorous High-Key Portraits with Jerry Ghionis

Jerry Ghionis
06/14/2018
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Jerry Ghionis is widely regarded as one of the top wedding and portrait photographers in the world.
Lifestyle Portraits with the Rapid Box Switch

Creating Lifestyle Portraits with the Rapid Box Switch

Joel Grimes
06/07/2018
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Renowned photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes is known for creating impeccably clean and stylized commercial portraits.
Natural Light Wedding Photography

How to Perfect Natural Light for Stunning Wedding Portraits

Jerry Ghionis
05/21/2018
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In this video tutorial, Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis utilizes a collapsible reflector to perfect natural light for stunning wedding portraits...
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Run-and-Gun Wedding Lighting

Bob Davis
04/19/2018
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While shooting on-location in a beautiful cathedral in Ohio, celebrity photographer Bob Davis knew he wanted to make the venue a part of the story.
Parabolic Softbox Portraits

Octabank vs. Deep Parabolic Softbox Lighting

Jerry Ghionis
04/04/2018
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Jerry Ghionis is widely regarded as one of the top portrait photographers in the world. His creativity and ability to capture the natural magic of...
Black and White Portrait

Lighting for Black and White Portraits

Team Westcott
03/29/2018
Lighting Tips
9381
This article is courtesy of lifestyle photographer Jay Watson. It first appeared on Rangefinder.
Boudoir Photography Behind the Scenes

Using a Mirror for Unique Boudoir Photography

Jen Rozenbaum
03/23/2018
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Professional boudoir photographer Jen Rozenbaum has plenty of experience flattering women in portraits.
Emily Soto - NYC Final 4

Behind the Scenes with Emily Soto and the Rapid Box XL

Team Westcott
03/18/2018
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Emily Soto is an internationally renowned fashion photographer based in New York City, New York.
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Affordable 1-Light Interview Setups

Jem Schofield
03/14/2018
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Jem Schofield is a producer, director, DP, and the founder of the educational site theC47. Through his channel, Jem shares his knowledge of practical...
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Creative Lighting for Groom Portraits

Bob Davis
02/23/2018
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13430
Brides are often a major focus at a wedding shoot. The bride is typically the hero of the story on their special day.
Modern Wedding Portraits by Bob Davis (7)

Lighting for Modern Wedding Portraits

Bob Davis
02/20/2018
Lighting Tips
16294
Chicago-based celebrity wedding photographer Bob Davis discusses his take on modern wedding portraits in our new wedding photography tutorial series.
Chris Garrison Photo Shoot - Chad Sharpe

Easy Lighting Setup for Action Sports Photo Shoot

Chris Garrison
01/30/2018
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Orlando, Florida-based action sports photographer Chris Garrison is a pro at photographing on location.
Dramatic Sports Photography with Haze

Using Haze & a Beauty Dish to Capture Dramatic Sports Photography

Matt Hernandez
01/22/2018
Lighting Tips
15667
Sports and senior photography Matt Hernandez has a knack for creating dramatic and eye-catching sports photography.
45º Lighting Portrait by Jay Watson

45º/45º Lighting

Team Westcott
01/18/2018
Lighting Tips
18857
This article is courtesy of San Fransisco-based editorial and lifestyle photographer Jay Watson.
Beauty Lighting Portrait 2 by Jerry Ghionis

Creating Beauty Lighting with Scrim

Jerry Ghionis
01/05/2018
Lighting Tips
12775
When working in the studio, celebrated wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis uses the scrim to create beautiful beauty lighting.
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