Best of 2019 Archives — Westcott University

How to Create Rembrandt Lighting For Male Portraits

11/18/2019

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Rembrandt lighting is a classic lighting setup that most portrait photographers can master with a little practice. Rembrandt lighting creates a pretty dramatic, timeless look and it can be created with just a...

Dramatic Lighting for Boudoir Photography

Creating Dramatic Boudoir Photography

Jen Rozenbaum

07/02/2019

Lighting Tips

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Sometimes a boring, blank space can be the best canvas for creating a portrait. In this case, a moody boudoir portrait. While most boudoir shots are typically in an environment, a simple solid colored wall can...

How to Get the Best Facial Expressions for Your Portraits

Peter Hurley

06/14/2019

Lighting Tips

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Peter Hurley is a master of posing and capturing authentic, flattering facial expressions. He is one of the world’s top headshot photographers and founder of the renowned Headshot Crew.

3 Ways To Use Plexiglass For Creative Portraits

Ashley Boring

06/04/2019

Lighting Tips

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As a portrait photographer, it can often be difficult to keep things interesting in the studio. Adding a unique element to your images can help them stand out while also allowing you to have little fun.

Understanding the 4 Elements of Lighting

Team Westcott

02/08/2019

Lighting Tips

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The creative gurus behind Muse Storytelling know a thing or two about cinematic lighting. This team of Emmy award-winning filmmakers has hosted hundreds of workshops around the globe and operate the immersive...

Photographing Athletes - Lighting Setup 1

Dramatic Lighting for Photographing Athletes

Hernan Rodriguez

01/07/2019

Lighting Tips

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Hernan Rodriguez is a Los Angeles-based celebrity portrait photographer with years of experience photographing athletes, including some of the most recognizable World Champions.

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Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

Portrait Lighting in Challenging Locations

High-Speed Sync Portraits in Full Sun Using the FJ200 Strobe

How to Create Rembrandt Lighting For Male Portraits

Creating Dramatic Boudoir Photography

How to Get the Best Facial Expressions for Your Portraits

3 Ways To Use Plexiglass For Creative Portraits

Understanding the 4 Elements of Lighting

Dramatic Lighting for Photographing Athletes

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