Tagged FJ400

02/11/2022

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Top Pro Photographer, Ashley Boring has an incredible eye for stylizing portraits. In this tutorial, she creates two very unique portraits by changing only the white balance on her camera.

Create Depth and Control Light with Softbox Grids

01/28/2022

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In this video, Top Pro Ashley Boring breaks down the benefits of using softbox grids to help you create more impactful images and deeper shadows.

BTS of the FJ400's, deep focus reflector and FJ80 inside the prism

Stylized Portraits Using the FJ Wireless Flash System

10/01/2021

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Stylized portrait shoots open the door for photographers to really use their creativity. In this tutorial with Top Pro and Westcott’s in-house photographer, Ashley Boring, we’ll watch her breakdown a playful...

Lighting Model Portfolio Portraits Outdoors with Ian Spanier

Ian Spanier

09/02/2021

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Top Pro Photographer Ian Spanier has spent many years shooting on-location and capturing strong images that tell a story. We teamed up with Ian in Denver, Colorado to see his process for on-location shoots...

Creating a Sense of Environment with the Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler

Lindsay Adler

08/16/2021

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Creating textures and patterns of light on your subject or a blank surface can add new life to your photos. If you’re looking to step out of your comfort zone and mundane routine of shooting on plain solid...

The Essential Guide To The FJ Wireless Flash System

03/17/2021

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With the expansion of our flash photography gear, choosing the right strobe or speedlight may feel overwhelming. Our FJ Wireless Flash System with multi-brand compatible transmitters allows you to capture...

Flash Photography Lighting Video Course for Beginners

03/02/2021

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Join Westcott’s Brandon Heiss in this deep dive on flash photography using the FJ Wireless Flash System. In this free photography lighting video course, you’ll learn about on-camera lighting vs off-camera...

Go-To High-Volume Headshot Lighting Setups

02/05/2021

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In this portrait photography video, Yaneck Wasiek, Westcott Top Pro and Founder of Wasio Faces, explains how he approaches individual headshot sessions and how to capture high-volume photos at business events...

Professional Lighting with Food Photographer Joanie Simon

01/28/2021

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Commercial and editorial food photographer, food blogger and educator Joanie Simon, iconically known on social media as, “The Bite Shot”, captures captivating images of cuisines covering the entire food...

Couple’s Portraits On Location Using One Light with Sal Cincotta and the FJ400 Strobe

01/07/2021

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Professional photographer, Sal Cincotta guides us through this couples portrait using a one-light flash set up located at the mesmerizing Salt Flats in Bonneville, Utah.

Capturing Individual and Family Portraits Indoors and Outdoors with Michele Celentano

Michele Celentano

11/20/2020

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In this portrait masters video, photographer Michele Celentano explains her lighting techniques for individuals and family portrait photography.

Benefits Of Off-Camera Flash Vs Natural Light For Outdoor Portraits

11/06/2020

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As a portrait photographer, it’s important to be aware of the lighting conditions that you face in natural environments. Whether you are looking to use natural light or off-camera flash when shooting outdoor...

Freezing Motion with Precision: FJ400 Freeze Mode Explained

09/11/2020

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When working in the studio in most situations, 1/280th of a second flash duration is more than enough to freeze your subject. But sometimes you need to photograph something that is moving much faster; a...

Using Flash to Mimic Any Time of Day in Portraits

08/21/2020

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As photographers, we all know that you don't always get to shoot at the exact time of day you would like to. However, thanks to off camera flash, you are not tied down by mother nature.

How to Create Portrait Lighting to Help Tell a Story

Ian Spanier

05/19/2020

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Celebrity commercial photographer Ian Spanier began taking photographs at six years old when his parents gave him his first point and shoot camera.

Flash Photography: Front Vs Rear Curtain Sync

03/11/2020

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In flash photography, mixing the light trails from constant lighting with the freezing power of a strobe can create a sense of motion and get really cool effects in-camera.

How to Find Your Photography Style

Glyn Dewis

02/07/2020

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Renowned photographer Glyn Dewis is a master at capturing beautiful portraits. His images have a unique style - one that feels all his own and, yet, has been inspired by some of his favorite photographers.

Using Leading Lines to Create Better Compositions

Will Cadena

01/09/2020

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Leading lines are important compositional tools that help photographers draw viewers’ eyes to the main subject in their images. This framing technique is easy to master (especially outdoors) as long as you pay...

3 Point Lighting Setup - Behind the Scenes

3 Point Lighting Setup for Bold Commercial Photography

Ian Spanier

10/04/2019