Behind the Scenes with the Peter Hurley Kit
Award-winning photographer and headshot master Peter Hurley is known for creating flattering portraits with impeccable lighting.
Lighting On the Fly with Dixie Dixon
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 my...
Timeless Fashion Portraits with the Zeppelin
This image is from fashion portraits I shot recently while testing out the incredible . This modifier is fantastic for full body fashion portraits because of its large size.
Environmental Portraiture vs. Location Portraiture
In this informative article and video, New York environmental photographer Benny Migs discusses the differences between environmental portraits and location portraits.
How to Overpower the Sun with Only 1 Softbox
While shooting on a roof top in Ottawa, Canada, Top Pro lifestyle photographer Justin Van Leeuwen experiments with diffusion and modification options to best overpower the sun to capture the best portraits of...
Controlling the Sun with the Omega Reflector
I was recently in the south of France teaching a workshop to a group of professional photographers. I prepared a class about shooting in natural light and controlling the Sun.
How to Pose for Portraits in Small Spaces
In Part 2 of Sigma's boudoir photography series, Westcott Top Pro photographer Jen Rozenbaum discusses how to pose your client in a small location or studio.
The Must-Have Modifier for Studio Fashion Photography
In Westcott Top Pro photographer Craig Beckta's latest behind-the-scenes video, he gives us a fantastic view of his studio fashion photography setup.
Creating Eye-Catching Portraits with the Eyelighter
This review is courtesy of Canadian portrait photographer and digital artist Nikki Harrison. This is something I have been dying for - for a really LONG time.
Softening Sunlight with Collapsible Diffusers
In this article, world-renowned photographer Jerry Ghionis demonstrates cool ways to use the inner diffuser panel of the recently redesigned .
The Advantages of Shooting with 2 Speedlites
The Rapid Box Duo features the same instant setup and durable framework as the original Rapid Boxes, with the added ability to mount dual speedlites to the rear of the box.
Modern Pin-Up Photography
The shoot starts with the Yaphank Garage, a restored 1930's-era gas and service station that these days is a museum. It's about 15 minutes from my home in Long Island, New York, and I pass it countless times,...
Modifying a Key Light on a Budget
Canadian portrait photographer Craig Beckta used a wraparound key light setup for this portrait. While it can often be expensive to create large key light source in-studio, Craig decided to use an affordable...
Creating Soft Cross-Lighting with Joel Grimes
Successful commercial photographer Joel Grimes is known for creating dramatic lighting setups for eye-catching portraits. One of Joel's go-to setups is soft cross-lighting.
Using the Ice Light as a Key Light for Portraits
Dutch portrait photographer and educator Frank Doorhof creates key light Ice Light portraits in this behind-the-scenes video. Frank begins his photo shoot by having his assistant placing the as a key light to...
Beauty Portrait Lighting with Hernan Rodriguez
This article is courtesy of celebrity portrait photographer Hernan Rodriguez. Read the full article on Hernan's photography blog.
In-Studio with João Carlos and the Ice Light
This article is courtesy of Westcott Top Pro photographer João Carlos. You can read the full article and see more of João Carlos' portrait photography on his website.
Behind the Scenes with Craig Beckta and the Zeppelin
On-location in Halifax, Canadian portrait photographer Craig Beckta used the to modify his strobe for this beautiful sunset photo shoot.
Adjusting Light Positioning for Portraiture
Joel Grimes, a Westcott Top Pro Elite portrait photographer, creates a stunning overhead beauty shot in this lighting tutorial. Here, he discusses light positioning and how to capture both minimal and dramatic...
Real Deal Review: Andrew Foord and the Eyelighter
New Jersey portrait photographer Andrew Foord shot with the innovative Eyelighter reflector in this latest Real Deal Review. The Westcott Eyelighter is the first curved reflector available for portrait...
Beauty Portraits with Terry White and the Skylux LED
Adobe expert and photography educator Terry White takes us behind-the-scenes of a beauty photo shoot in his Detroit studio. For this beauty shot, Terry utilizes 3 LEDs to light his subject.