Tagged FJ400

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Photographing large families, especially with young children, can be one of the most challenging tasks for any photographer. However, with the right techniques, you can turn this challenge into an opportunity t...

Flash Power vs. Portability: Comparing FJ400 & FJ200 Strobes

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Choosing the right off-camera flash can significantly impact the quality and efficiency of your photography. Whether you're capturing portraits in a studio, shooting portraits on location, or covering events, t...

Mastering Flash Photography: 5 Lighting Principles for Beginners

Panoptic Chopsticks

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Photography is often described as painting with light, and for good reason—light is the foundation of every photograph. Whether you’re shooting in natural light or using artificial sources like flash, understan...

Mastering Family Portraits: Pro Tips Posing, Lighting, and Location Scouting

Michele Celentano

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Family photography is a beautiful way to capture precious moments that families will cherish for generations. However, it presents unique challenges, from posing large groups to working in varied lighting condi...

Elevate Your Maternity Portraits: Expert Posing and Lighting Tips

Karen Dominguez

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Crafting compelling and vibrant maternity portraits is a blend of art, technique, and understanding the essence of capturing the beauty of pregnancy. With a surge in demand for maternity photography, photograph...

Photo Masking Techniques: Unlocking Studio-Quality Portraits without Green Screen using FJ400 Masking Mode

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In this video, Top Pro and Sports Photographer, Matt Hernandez breaks down how to use the masking mode function on the FJ Wireless System. Using the FJ400 Strobe, Rapid Box Switch Octa-M, and the Rapid Box Swit...

How to Find Outdoor Locations for Dramatic Portraits

Eli Infante

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In photography, the choice of location can dramatically transform a simple portrait into a compelling piece of art. For photographers, especially those specializing in flash photography and on-location portrait...

Tips for Shooting Senior Portraits in Harsh Sunlight

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In this video, Westcott Top Pro @MattHernandez breaks down how to take portraits in harsh sunlight on a football field. He lights the scene using two FJ400 strobes with the 24" Beauty Dish and 45-Degree Deep Fo...

How To Take Team Portraits Outdoors

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In this video, Top Pro and Sports Photographer Matt Hernandez breaks down how to take outdoor team portraits in full sun. Using the FJ400 flash with the 45-Degree Deep Focus Reflector, the 7-Foot Silver Interio...

How To Take Stunning Senior Portraits!

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In this video, Top Pro Matt Hernandez breaks down some of his go-to tips and tricks for capturing portraits of high-school seniors. Matt is using the FJ400 Strobe, FJx3m Trigger and 24" Beauty Dish Switch Switc...

How to Create Depth with Color Gels on the Pro Light Mods

James Quantz, Jr.

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In this video, James Quantz uses color gels and Pro Light Mods to create depth and contrast in this photo shoot. Pro Light Mods are designed to fit the Westcott Rapid Box Switch and third-party softboxes. The ...

Two Ways to Use Gels In Studio

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In this video, Ashley Boring breaks down two setups using gels on your strobe. Using the FlexiGels for the FJ400 strobe, she captures creative portraits in studio! Learn how Ashley uses the FJ400's front a...

Using Gels and Hard Light in Studio

Eli Infante

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In this video, Eli Infante is in the studio breaking down how to use hard lighting & gels to create incredible fashion portraits! Using the Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler, Eli creates stunning portraits with...

Sports Action Photography | Tips & Tricks

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In this video, sports photographer Matt Hernandez breaks down his process to capturing action shots for athletes. Lighting Gear in Action ...

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Gear Guides

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In this video, Ashley Boring walks you through her process of creating window light in studio. Using two 5'x7' X-Drop backdrops and modified flash, she is able to achieve a photograph that mimics the lighting a...

Taking Your Photo Studio On-Location

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In this video, Ashley Boring walks you through a creative on-location photoshoot bringing her studio setup outdoors. Inspired by floral themed shoots, Ashley captures unique portraits in a natural park. Pre-...

Lighting Dynamic Portraits for an Album Cover

Ian Spanier

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Portable On-Location Setups for Portrait Photography In this video, Top Pro Ian Spanier captures seamless portraits on-location using a two-light setup and the portable X-Drop Pro backdrop system. Ian works...

Capturing Creative Portrait Photography On-Location

Manny Ortiz

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Portable Flash Photography Photoshoot with the Manny Ortiz Beauty Dish In this 5-minute outdoor photoshoot, portrait photographer Manny Ortiz demonstrates how to capture on-location beauty portraits using off-...

Portrait Lighting in Challenging Locations

Ian Spanier

Gear Guides

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In this video, Top Pro Ian Spanier is photographing a fly fisherman on location in two on-location settings with challenging lighting conditions. His mission is to showcase the different ways to use portable li...

Colorful & Creative Lighting for Portraits