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Capturing Generational Family Portraits with Off-Camera Flash

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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 fam...

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

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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

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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...

Sony Alpha 9 III & Maximizing Your Flash with Global Shutter

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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. Ashley begins by...

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

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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

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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...

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

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

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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 Wi...
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How to Balance Flash With Ambient Light for Portraits

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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. In fact, the lighting can be very similar with the correct exposu...

Colorful & Creative Lighting for Portraits

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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. In collaboration with her model, the shoot is designed to mim...

Create Depth and Control Light with Softbox Grids

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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. A common way to use grids is to isolate your subject from the...
Flash Photography For Beginners

Flash Photography Lighting Video Course for Beginners

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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 ligh...

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