Creating a Sports Hype Video
Renowned sports photographer Matt Hernandez has always had an interest in shooting video. When the coach of local McCracken County High School...
Fashion Photography with Octaboxes
Octabanks (or octaboxes) are one of the most popular styles of light modifiers. These large octagonal softboxes are an awesome tool for creating...
How to Capture Pro Boudoir Photography with Natural Light
Boudoir photography is often captured in a studio or home with artificial lighting. But when windows are available and the sun is shining,...
Capturing Dramatic Portraits with a Beauty Dish
Joel Grimes is renowned for creating clean and dramatic portraits. In this video, Joel demonstrates his two favorite dramatic portrait setups.
Team Portrait Posing Tips
Posing just a single subject can be difficult, let alone an entire sports team. Talented sports and senior photographer Matt Hernandez has perfected...
Using Flex LEDs as Practicals for Cinematic Shots
Kyle Johnston, KJ Creative director and filmmaker, recently embarked on a project to capture the history and essence of craft distilleries.
Essential Loop Lighting Technique for Speedlite Shooters
Loop lighting is an essential lighting technique for portrait photographers. It is easy to create with just a single light source and is flattering...
The Importance of Capturing Quality Detail Shots
Images courtesy of Toledo-based photographer Brooks Clayton of Swatch Studios. Photographing a wedding is stressful.
Creating Modern Portraits with a Deep Umbrella
This article is courtesy of Atlanta-based portrait photographer and designer Alex D. Rogers.
Controlling Harsh Sunlight for Glamorous Beach Portraits
Beaches are a common location choice for photo shoots. They're beautiful, accessible, and offer plenty of sunlight.
How to Freeze Motion for Eye-Catching Food Photography
Want to capture food photographs that will stand out from all the rest? Instead of capturing the typical overhead still shot, you can deconstruct...
Mastering the Art of Green Screen
Implementing the art of green screen (or blue screen) into your video productions can be extremely useful.
Underexposing the Sky for Dramatic Portraits
Kentucky sports and senior portrait photographer Matt Hernandez is known for capturing dramatic senior portraits with relatively simple lighting...
Wedding Photography on a Budget
For wedding photographers, nothing is more important than using gear that is both portable and easy to use.
How to Create Environmental Food Photography
Seattle-based photographer Steve Hansen has a knack for creating food images that pop. Standard food photography is often times flat and lifeless,...
Light Painting for Product Photography
Whether you are photographing products for a client or taking photos to sell your crafts or goods online, lighting is an essential tool for capturing...
Ad Campaign Photography (Part 1)
In part 1 of this ad campaign tutorial, talented photographer Lou Freeman discusses the dos and don’ts of a commercial photo shoot.
Pet Photography 101
In this video, Team Westcott joins the Toledo Area Humane Society to teach photographers and shelters how to capture professional-quality pet...
2 Ways to Reduce Lens Flare
In this video, commercial photographer Joel Grimes demonstrates 2 simple solutions for reducing lens flare during in-studio and on-location...
Realistic Composite Editing in Photoshop
In part 1 of this 2 part series, Adobe Creative expert and photographer Dave Cross demonstrates how to use studio lighting for a composite image.
#FilmmakerFriday with Bittersweet Creative
Welcome to #FilmmakerFriday, where you can meet filmmakers that inspire Team Westcott. "I wonder how many people have felt like I do: increasingly...