Tight vs. Wide Angle Lens Portraits
The lens you choose will greatly impact your final image.
For this conceptual photo shoot, photographer Sal Cincotta wanted to take advantage of his incredible location to capture images with different looks.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 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...
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...
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...
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. ...