The Importance of Capturing Quality Detail Shots
Images courtesy of Toledo-based photographer Brooks Clayton of Swatch Studios. Photographing a wedding is stressful.
Learn Lighting for Photography and Filmmaking
Elevate your skills with free photo lighting video tutorials, gear guides, and more.
Deanne Fitzmaurice
As a Pulitzer Prize-winning documentary photographer and filmmaker, this San Francisco-based photographer is most known for her unique ability to go...
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...
CLOSED: Omega 360 Reflector Giveaway
The is the world's first 15-in-1 lighting tool. Designed by renowned photographer Jerry Ghionis, the Omega 360 combines the effects of a traditional...
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,...
The Essential Guide To Photography Backdrops
Selecting backdrops is one of the easiest ways to add personality and style to your studio photography and videos.
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...
The Essential Guide to Photo Umbrellas
Photo umbrellas are a portable and inexpensive way to modify a light source. But because there are so many sizes and color options, choosing one can...
#FilmmakerFriday with Story & Heart
Introducing #FilmmakerFriday, where you can meet filmmakers that inspire Team Westcott. Story & Heart is a global community of filmmakers on a...
Reflecting Natural Light for Senior Portraits with the Omega Reflector
Capturing professional senior portraits doesn't require expensive lighting equipment, especially when your client wants to shoot on location.
Creative Lighting for Food Photography
Seattle-based food photographer Steve Hansen shows photographers how to use creative lighting for professional food photography in this video...