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Strobe vs. Sunlight: Pro Secrets for Natural-Looking Flash Portraits

02/21/2026

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Have you ever found the perfect location, only to realize the harsh midday sun is ruining your shot? Many photographers shy away from using a strobe outdoors because they’re afraid it will look fake or...

Capturing Generational Family Portraits with Off-Camera Flash

Michele Celentano

10/24/2024

Lighting Tips

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Photographing family portraits, especially across multiple generations, brings both rewards and challenges. In this session, photographer Michele Celentano shares her approach to capturing a four-generation...

Flash Power vs. Portability: Comparing FJ400 & FJ200 Strobes

Ashley Boring

08/26/2024

Lighting Tips

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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,...

Mastering Flash Photography: 5 Lighting Principles for Beginners

Panoptic Photography

08/19/2024

Lighting Tips

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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,...

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

Michele Celentano

08/09/2024

Lighting Tips

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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...

Sony Alpha 9 III & Maximizing Your Flash with Global Shutter

Team Westcott

02/23/2024

Lighting Tips

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In this video, beauty portrait photographer, Ashley Boring goes hands-on with the Sony a9iii and the FJ Wireless Flash System to show how to maximize your flash with a global shutter camera.

How to Easily Control the Light and Color Tone on Your Backdrop

Ashley Boring

02/09/2023

Lighting Tips

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Photographer Ashley Boring explains how to use the Inverse Square Law to control the color shade of her backdrop. Take a deeper look into the video to see how the shade of the backdrop changes with the light 3...

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Ashley Boring

11/28/2022

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...

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

Ashley Boring

11/25/2022

Gear Guides, Lighting Tips

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In this video, Ashley Boring explains the difference between photographing with an Octa softbox and square softbox using the Rapid Box Switch series. Lighting Gear in Action

FJ200 with the 24" Beauty Dish and FJ-X3 Trigger

Retro Photo Shoot using High-Speed Sync with the FJ-X3 Trigger

Eli Infante

10/13/2022

Lighting Tips

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In this video, Top Pro Eli Infante walks you through a retro-themed photo shoot using the FJ-X3 Trigger. At this on-location portrait shoot, Eli demonstrates how quick and convenient communicating with an FJ...

indoor portrait photography blending artificial lighting with ambient light

How to Balance Flash With Ambient Light for Portraits

Ashley Boring

06/10/2022

Lighting Tips

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Blending Ambient Light and Flash Indoors and Outdoors Lighting for both indoor and outdoor portrait photography doesn't have to be complicated.

Colorful & Creative Lighting for Portraits

Ashley Boring

05/19/2022

Lighting Tips

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In this lighting breakdown, photographer Ashley Boring works with a colorful three-light setup using portable flashes and the for a portrait shoot.

Create Depth and Control Light with Softbox Grids

Ashley Boring

01/28/2022

Lighting Tips

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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.

Flash Photography Lighting Video Course for Beginners

Team Westcott

03/02/2021

Lighting Tips

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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...

Using Apollo Orb to Control Light with Speedlites

4 Essential Portrait Lighting Patterns

Pro Lighting Tips for Nighttime Portraits

5 Creative Beauty Lighting Techniques

Strobe vs. Sunlight: Pro Secrets for Natural-Looking Flash Portraits

How to Use Reflectors for Better Natural Light Portraits

How to Create a Mirrored Lighting Effect In-Camera

Improve Your Lighting During Video Calls at Home Using the Ring Light Kit

The Best Holiday Gifts for Photographers in 2025

Easy Portrait Lighting Setups with One, Two, and Three Lights

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

Portrait Lighting in Challenging Locations

High-Speed Sync Portraits in Full Sun Using the FJ200 Strobe

Strobe vs. Sunlight: Pro Secrets for Natural-Looking Flash Portraits

Capturing Generational Family Portraits with Off-Camera Flash

Flash Power vs. Portability: Comparing FJ400 & FJ200 Strobes

Mastering Flash Photography: 5 Lighting Principles for Beginners

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

Sony Alpha 9 III & Maximizing Your Flash with Global Shutter

How to Easily Control the Light and Color Tone on Your Backdrop

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

Retro Photo Shoot using High-Speed Sync with the FJ-X3 Trigger

How to Balance Flash With Ambient Light for Portraits

Colorful & Creative Lighting for Portraits

Create Depth and Control Light with Softbox Grids

Flash Photography Lighting Video Course for Beginners

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