Tagged Fashion & Beauty Photography

Cross Lighting Setup

How to Create Cross Lighting Like Joel Grimes

Renowned photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes is known for creating impeccably clean and stylized lifestyle portraits. His signature style of Rembrandt cross lighting involves feathering two lig...

Behind the Scenes - Sal Cincotta & Rapid Box Switch

Fashion Photography with Sal Cincotta and the Rapid Box Switch

Renowned wedding photographer Sal Cincotta is a noted industry writer, author, educator, and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn to for cutting-edge technical and business insights from lead...

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5 Tips to Quickly Improve Your Portraits

Halifax-based photography educator Craig Beckta offers an array of useful tips and tricks for capturing amazing images through his successful YouTube channel. Recently, Craig shared with us his top five tips to...

Using Long Exposure for Creative In-Camera Effects

There are tons of ways to spice up your images with unique and eye-catching effects created in-camera. This summer, Team Westcott explored playing with sparklers, gels, and long exposure in the Westcott Soundst...

Behind the Scenes

Creating Glamorous High-Key Portraits with Jerry Ghionis

Jerry Ghionis is widely regarded as one of the top wedding and portrait photographers in the world. Based in both Melbourne and Beverly Hills, Jerry has developed a successful career based on his unique ability...

Parabolic Softbox Portraits

Octabank vs. Deep Parabolic Softbox Lighting

Jerry Ghionis is widely regarded as one of the top portrait photographers in the world. His creativity and ability to capture the natural magic of individuals allows others to see the powerful visual story tell...

Boudoir Photography Behind the Scenes

Using a Mirror for Unique Boudoir Photography

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...

Emily Soto - NYC Final 4

Behind the Scenes with Emily Soto and the Rapid Box XL

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 ...

Beauty Lighting Portrait 2 by Jerry Ghionis

Creating Beauty Lighting with Scrim

When working in the studio, celebrated wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis uses the scrim to create beautiful beauty lighting. Invented over 20 years ago, the Scrim Jim system has evolved to become a go-to light...

Behind the Scenes with Breast Cancer Survivor Jen Rozenbaum

A Conversation with Boudoir Photographer and Breast Cancer Survivor Jen Rozenbaum

Video and images courtesy of Jen Rozenbaum. Jennifer Rozenbaum is the founder of Jenerations, New York’s premier boudoir photography studio. Her artistic background lends an almost sixth sense when it comes ...

2-Light Boudoir Photography Behind the Scenes

Easy Lighting Setups for Boudoir Photography

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...

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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, boudoir photographers can take advantage of natural light. While daylig...

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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. These are both created with a strobe that is softened and directed ...

Alex D. Rogers Westcott Deep Umbrella

Creating Modern Portraits with a Deep Umbrella

This article is courtesy of Atlanta-based portrait photographer and designer Alex D. Rogers. Whenever the situation allows, I love to use a simple one-light setup for portraits and fashion shoots. It’s a quick...

Beach Portraits by Lou Freeman (1)

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. Sometimes, a little too much sunlight. In locations like this, many photographers default to ...

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Behind the Scenes: Outdoor Fashion Photography with Flash

During a recent trip to Denver, photographer Zach Gray sets out to capture eye-catching fashion photography in the mountains. Zach (alongside his wife Jody) manages an successful photography business back in Na...

Ad Campaign Photo Shoot with Lou Freeman

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. Behind the scenes at Coyote Ugly saloon in Florida, Lou begins her shoot by r...

Powerful Lighting with Zach Gray - Portrait 3

How to Create Soft but Powerful Lighting

If you are shooting outdoors though, maintaining powerful lighting is key for overpowering the sun. For this particular shoot, renowned photographer Zach Gray wants to photograph his subject outside on a...

Bright Background - Portrait with Net

How to Modify Bright Backgrounds with a Scrim Net

Have you ever had trouble shooting in full sun? It's often hard to know if you should be exposing for your subject's face or for the stunning and bright background behind them. Luckily, world-renowned commerci...

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Real Deal Review: The Rapid Box Beauty Dish

This Real Deal Review of the Rapid Box Beauty Dish is courtesy of Jamie Boler of Red Elephant Studios in Scottsville, Kentucky. World-renowned photographer Joel Grimes designed the new Rapid Box Beauty Dish. ...

Ice Light 2 Master Series with Jerry

Ice Light 2 Master Series with Jerry Ghionis

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...