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Tagged flash photography

How to Create Dramatic Action Sports Portraits with Flash

Dani Mack
07/10/2026
Lighting Tips
1518
Have you ever wondered how top sports photographers get those dramatic, high-energy portraits that instantly grab your attention?
Behind the scenes outdoor portrait lighting setup of the Westcott FJ250 and 36-inch Beauty Dish placed to the side for loop lighting

How to Get the Perfect Flash Exposure

Eli Infante
05/21/2026
Lighting Tips
2592
Blending flash with natural light can be tricky, but it is the key to making your portraits stand out and look professional. If the flash is too strong, the photo looks fake.

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

Eli Infante
02/21/2026
Lighting Tips
2149
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...
Family portrait using FJ400 strobe

Capturing Generational Family Portraits with Off-Camera Flash

Michele Celentano
10/24/2024
Lighting Tips
3116
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
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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
4768
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
4541
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
3478
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
3922
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
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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
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7763
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
4363
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
7557
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
5428
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
5414
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 For Beginners

Flash Photography Lighting Video Course for Beginners

Team Westcott
03/02/2021
Lighting Tips
8853
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...
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