Constant Lighting Archives — Westcott University

Matching Ambient Light with Tunable LEDs

Ian Spanier

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Behind the Scenes of a Run-and-Gun Fashion Film

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips
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Using a Mirror for Unique Boudoir Photography

Jen Rozenbaum

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Behind the Scenes with Emily Soto and the Rapid Box XL

Team Westcott

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Easy Lighting Setups for Boudoir Photography

Jen Rozenbaum

Lighting Tips
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Behind the Scenes with the Flex Drum Softbox

Jem Schofield

Lighting Tips
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Matching Ambient Light with Tunable LEDs

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Celebrity fashion photographer Ian Spanier began taking photographs at six years old when his parents gave him his first point and shoot camera. After majoring in photography in college, Ian worked in publishin...

Behind the Scenes of a Run-and-Gun Fashion Film

Team Westcott

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New York City-based photographer/cinematographer Dave Geffin had a challenge – shoot a high-energy fast-moving fashion film in low light and at night, in two distinct locations in Manhattan, without falling per...

Using a Mirror for Unique Boudoir Photography

Jen Rozenbaum

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Professional boudoir photographer Jen Rozenbaum has plenty of experience flattering women in portraits. Jen utilizes a variety of interesting techniques to create sexy, appealing boudoir photography shots in co...

Behind the Scenes with Emily Soto and the Rapid Box XL

Team Westcott

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Emily Soto is an internationally renowned fashion photographer based in New York City, New York. Emily's style focuses on romanticism and high-fashion, with dreamy lighting that she creates with a simple Rapid ...

2-Light Boudoir Photography Behind the Scenes

Easy Lighting Setups for Boudoir Photography

Jen Rozenbaum

Lighting Tips

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When shooting boudoir photography, having a go-to lighting setup is key to flattering your subjects. A simple 2-light setup allows photographers to use shadows and highlights to accentuate bone structure, build...

Behind the Scenes with Flex Drum Softbox

Behind the Scenes with the Flex Drum Softbox

Jem Schofield

Lighting Tips

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In this behind the scenes look, filmmaker and producer Jem Schofield offers an overview of the Flex Drum Softbox. The Flex Drum is an awesome new solution for filmmakers and cinematographers looking to create ...

Flex Collapsible China Cube - Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes with the Flex China Cube

Jem Schofield

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In this behind the scenes look, filmmaker and producer Jem Schofield offers an overview of the Flex Cube modifier. The is an awesome new solution for filmmakers and cinematographers looking to create soft ove...

The Importance of Capturing Quality Detail Shots

Team Westcott

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Images courtesy of Toledo-based photographer Brooks Clayton of Swatch Studios. Photographing a wedding is stressful. Photographers are pressured to capture every precious candid moment and still find the tim...

Pro Food Photography on a Budget

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

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Photographing food is a fantastic way for budding photographers to build their portfolios, master studio lighting, and perfect their styling abilities. Even photographers without studios or pricey lighting gear...

How to Create Environmental Food Photography

Steve Hansen

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Seattle-based photographer Steve Hansen has a knack for creating food images that pop. Standard food photography is often times flat and lifeless, with minimal props and color. Steve avoids boring imagey by add...

Light Painting for Product Photography

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

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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 quality images. In this video tutorial, Photoshop guru Dave ...

Pet Photography 101

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

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In this video, Team Westcott joins the Toledo Area Humane Society to teach photographers and shelters how to capture professional-quality pet photography. It has been proven that shelters with better photograp...

Realistic Composite Editing in Photoshop

Dave Cross

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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. In part 2, Dave discusses the essential Photoshop editing techni...

Creative Lighting for Food Photography

Steve Hansen

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Seattle-based food photographer Steve Hansen shows photographers how to use creative lighting for professional food photography in this video tutorial. Creating an interesting image can be difficult when shoot...

Food Photography Lighting in Tight Spaces

Steve Hansen

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Seattle-based commercial photographer Steve Hansen shows us the essentials food photography lighting for tight or confined spaces in this tutorial. For this clean shot, Steve needed to light the interior of a ...

Ice Light 2 Master Series with Jerry Ghionis

Jerry Ghionis

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Join renowned photographer Jerry Ghionis on this 20-part behind-the-scene video series with the Ice Light 2. Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis is widely regarded as one of the top wedding photographers in the wor...

Behind the Scenes with the Peter Hurley Kit

Peter Hurley

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Award-winning photographer and headshot master Peter Hurley is known for creating flattering portraits with impeccable lighting. Earlier this year, Peter partnered with Westcott to bring photographers around t...

5 Ways to Use the Scrim Jim DP Kit

Jem Schofield

Gear Guides, Lighting Tips

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Featuring a unique and customizable design, provides the ultimate light control for on-the-go filmmakers, directors of photography, run-and-gun shooters, gaffers, and cinematographers. The DP Kit was developed...

Lighting On the Fly with Dixie Dixon

Team Westcott

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This article is courtesy of renowned beauty and fashion photographer Dixie Dixon. As a Commercial Fashion and Beauty Photographer, I am always focused on bringing out the real raw beauty and personality of m...

SNL Video Production with Westcott Lighting

Using a Silver Bounce Umbrella on Major Productions

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

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As the Director of Photography for Saturday Night Live's Film Unit, Alex Buono has had the ability to "play" with lots of different lighting equipment, finding the best options for illuminating a massive variet...

Monica Royal Macro Photography Final Version 2

Mastering the Art of Macro Photography

Team Westcott

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From broken glass to small twigs, professional macro photographer Monica Royal uses a lot of creativity to capture beautiful images of small subjects. Macro photography, often considered a fine art, is a creati...

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