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Lighting Tips

Improve your still and motion photography with top-notch lighting tutorials, videos, and articles by some of the industry’s most influential filmmakers and photographers.

How to Master Flash Photography in 4 Easy Steps

JC Carey
10/09/2026
Lighting Tips
1514

How to Make Wedding Portraits Stand Out in Grand Venues

Lauren Ashley
10/01/2026
Lighting Tips
738

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

Ashley Boring
09/17/2026
Lighting Tips
1144

2 Ways to Create Colorful Portraits: RGB vs Flash

Team Westcott
09/09/2026
Lighting Tips
1503

How to Get More Portrait Looks from One Location

Manny Ortiz
08/26/2026
Lighting Tips
1636
2-Light Boudoir Photography Behind the Scenes

Easy Lighting Setups for Boudoir Photography

Jen Rozenbaum
12/07/2017
Lighting Tips
23611
When shooting boudoir photography, having a go-to lighting setup is key to flattering your subjects.
Sports Photography by Matt Hernandez

Creating Cinematic Sports Photography

Matt Hernandez
11/15/2017
Lighting Tips
17575
Matt Hernandez began his career as an award-winning graphic artist in his home state of Kentucky.
Behind the Scenes with Flex Drum Softbox

Behind the Scenes with the Flex Drum Softbox

Jem Schofield
10/17/2017
Lighting Tips
12196
In this behind the scenes look, filmmaker and producer Jem Schofield offers an overview of the Flex Drum Softbox.
Flex Collapsible China Cube - Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes with the Flex China Cube

Jem Schofield
10/17/2017
Lighting Tips
10161
In this behind the scenes look, filmmaker and producer Jem Schofield offers an overview of the Flex Cube modifier.
Sport Hype Video Behind the Scenes

Creating a Sports Hype Video

Matt Hernandez
08/24/2017
Lighting Tips
15841
Renowned sports photographer Matt Hernandez has always had an interest in shooting video. When the coach of local McCracken County High School...
Portraits with Octaboxes by Jerry Ghionis

Fashion Photography with Octaboxes

Jerry Ghionis
08/23/2017
Lighting Tips
14044
Octabanks (or octaboxes) are one of the most popular styles of light modifiers. These large octagonal softboxes are an awesome tool for creating...
Jen Rozenbaum (1)

How to Capture Pro Boudoir Photography with Natural Light

Jen Rozenbaum
07/21/2017
Lighting Tips
8599
Boudoir photography is often captured in a studio or home with artificial lighting. But when windows are available and the sun is shining,...
Beauty Dish Portrait 3

Capturing Dramatic Portraits with a Beauty Dish

Joel Grimes
06/29/2017
Lighting Tips
14256
Joel Grimes is renowned for creating clean and dramatic portraits. In this video, Joel demonstrates his two favorite dramatic portrait setups.
Group Portrait Posing 3

Team Portrait Posing Tips

Matt Hernandez
06/21/2017
Lighting Tips
14198
Posing just a single subject can be difficult, let alone an entire sports team. Talented sports and senior photographer Matt Hernandez has perfected...
Filmmaking with LEDs Still (4)

Using Flex LEDs as Practicals for Cinematic Shots

Team Westcott
05/23/2017
Lighting Tips, Reviews
11291
Kyle Johnston, KJ Creative director and filmmaker, recently embarked on a project to capture the history and essence of craft distilleries.
Loop Lighting Portrait

Essential Loop Lighting Technique for Speedlite Shooters

Team Westcott
05/15/2017
Lighting Tips
23006
Loop lighting is an essential lighting technique for portrait photographers. It is easy to create with just a single light source and is flattering...
Detail Shots (2)

The Importance of Capturing Quality Detail Shots

Team Westcott
05/03/2017
Lighting Tips
16328
Images courtesy of Toledo-based photographer Brooks Clayton of Swatch Studios. Photographing a wedding is stressful.
Alex D. Rogers Westcott Deep Umbrella

Creating Modern Portraits with a Deep Umbrella

Team Westcott
04/05/2017
Lighting Tips
12965
This article is courtesy of Atlanta-based portrait photographer and designer Alex D. Rogers.
Beach Portraits by Lou Freeman (1)

Controlling Harsh Sunlight for Glamorous Beach Portraits

Lou Freeman
03/29/2017
Lighting Tips
10192
Beaches are a common location choice for photo shoots. They're beautiful, accessible, and offer plenty of sunlight.
Food Photograph - Freeze Motion

How to Freeze Motion for Eye-Catching Food Photography

Steve Hansen
03/13/2017
Lighting Tips
15499
Want to capture food photographs that will stand out from all the rest? Instead of capturing the typical overhead still shot, you can deconstruct...
Green Screen Essentials

Mastering the Art of Green Screen

Jem Schofield
02/15/2017
Lighting Tips
11831
Implementing the art of green screen (or blue screen) into your video productions can be extremely useful.
Underexposing the Sky - Hernandez Portrait

Underexposing the Sky for Dramatic Portraits

Matt Hernandez
01/30/2017
Lighting Tips
10703
Kentucky sports and senior portrait photographer Matt Hernandez is known for capturing dramatic senior portraits with relatively simple lighting...
Wedding Photography Portrait 1

Wedding Photography on a Budget

Scott Kelby
01/13/2017
Lighting Tips
22904
For wedding photographers, nothing is more important than using gear that is both portable and easy to use.
Food Photography by Steve Hansen

How to Create Environmental Food Photography

Steve Hansen
01/06/2017
Lighting Tips
8535
Seattle-based photographer Steve Hansen has a knack for creating food images that pop. Standard food photography is often times flat and lifeless,...
Behind the Scenes Product Photography

Light Painting for Product Photography

Team Westcott
11/30/2016
Lighting Tips
10868
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 Photo Shoot with Lou Freeman

Ad Campaign Photography (Part 1)

Lou Freeman
11/22/2016
Lighting Tips
9123
In part 1 of this ad campaign tutorial, talented photographer Lou Freeman discusses the dos and don’ts of a commercial photo shoot.
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