How to Create Dramatic Action Sports Portraits with Flash
Have you ever wondered how top sports photographers get those dramatic, high-energy portraits that instantly grab your attention?
How to Get the Perfect Flash Exposure
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Retro Photo Shoot using High-Speed Sync with the FJ-X3 Trigger
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...
How to Balance Flash With Ambient Light for Portraits
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
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
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
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...