Ice Light Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/ice-light Lighting Education for Photographers and Filmmakers Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:10:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://westcottu.com/wp-content/uploads/icon-university.png Ice Light Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/ice-light 32 32 Creating Cinematic Night Portraits | Lighting Guide https://westcottu.com/creating-cinematic-night-portraits-lighting-guide Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:00:59 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=156555 Capturing cinematic night portraits is all about using light, atmosphere, and composition to create something special. In this video, renowned photographer Jerry Ghionis shares creative ways to use the Ice Light 3 handheld LED to transform everyday locations into stunning scenes. Turning an Ordinary Space into a Cinematic Shot A dumpster behind a fence might […]

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]]> 156555 The Importance of Capturing Quality Detail Shots https://westcottu.com/the-importance-of-capturing-quality-detail-shots Wed, 03 May 2017 15:31:32 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=150102 Images courtesy of Toledo-based photographer Brooks Clayton of Swatch Studios. Photographing a wedding is stressful. Photographers are pressured to capture every precious candid moment and still find the time for traditional formal shots. At the end of a long wedding day, detail shots become a secondary task and are often overlooked or rushed. But with […]

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]]> 150102 Creative Lighting for Food Photography https://westcottu.com/creative-lighting-for-food-photography https://westcottu.com/creative-lighting-for-food-photography#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:36:39 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=148900 Seattle-based food photographer Steve Hansen shows photographers how to use creative lighting for professional food photography in this video tutorial. Creating an interesting image can be difficult when shooting overhead and on a flat surface. A majority of food photography shots are photographed from overhead on a flat surface. To add dimension and interest to food photographs, precise lighting and […]

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]]> https://westcottu.com/creative-lighting-for-food-photography/feed 1 148900 Ice Light 2 Master Series with Jerry Ghionis https://westcottu.com/il2-master-series Mon, 02 May 2016 21:02:02 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=148366 Join renowned photographer Jerry Ghionis on this 20-part behind-the-scene video series with the Ice Light 2. Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis is widely regarded as one of the top wedding photographers in the world. Based in both Melbourne and Beverly Hills, Jerry has developed a successful career based around his unique ability to capture the magic […]

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]]> 148366 Lighting On the Fly with Dixie Dixon https://westcottu.com/lighting-on-the-fly-with-dixie-dixon Tue, 16 Feb 2016 22:20:27 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=148196 This article is courtesy of renowned beauty and fashion photographer Dixie Dixon. As a Commercial Fashion and Beauty Photographer, I am always focused on bringing out the real raw beauty and personality of my subjects! This requires placing them in the best light (no pun intended) and utilizing certain techniques that truly flatter faces. I […]

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]]> 148196 How to Light Faces with Jerry Ghionis https://westcottu.com/how-to-light-faces-with-jerry-ghionis Wed, 09 Dec 2015 22:46:04 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=148044 Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Jerry Ghionis is widely considered to be one of the best wedding photographers in the world. Along with his wife Melissa, Jerry shares his expertise on posing, creative framing, and lighting in workshops, seminars, and events – often to sold out crowds. During his recent Luxurious Light seminar at Vistek […]

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]]> 148044 Capturing Memorable Wedding Cinemagraphs with the Ice Light https://westcottu.com/capturing-memorable-wedding-cinemagraphs-with-the-ice-light Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:46:48 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=147732 Westcott Top Pro photographer Jim Schmelzer utilizes multiple Westcott Ice Lights to capture beautiful wedding cinemagraphs in this video tutorial. Cinemagraphs, often called “living photos”, are a contemporary cross between still images and video. These unique images feature a still image with moving components. Any video file can be easily turned into a cinemagraph with Flixel’s […]

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]]> 147732 CLOSED: Ice Light 2 Sweepstakes https://westcottu.com/contests/ice-light-2 https://westcottu.com/contests/ice-light-2#respond Mon, 04 May 2015 13:27:18 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?post_type=contests&p=147361 Now through May 15th, you can enter to win the Ice Light 2! This portable LED light source is 50% brighter than the original with a removable lithium ion battery, digital output display, 18-step dimming, and built-in bluetooth capabilities!

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]]> https://westcottu.com/contests/ice-light-2/feed 0 147361 Subtle Cinematic Lighting https://westcottu.com/subtle-cinematic-lighting Fri, 24 Apr 2015 17:14:26 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=146979 This article on cinematic lighting is courtesy of lifestyle and celebrity portrait photographer Haoyuan Ren.  When my client came to me about this shoot, he asked for raw, cinematic photographs that captures his decade of training from his boxing gym that is now closed. After seeing the gym, I knew immediately what I needed for […]

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]]> 146979 How to Add Dimension to Food Photography https://westcottu.com/how-to-add-dimension-to-food-dimension Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:51:40 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=146952 Award-winning Seattle food photographer Steve Hansen captures stunning food photography images with amazing depth and dimension. This can be extremely difficult when working with flat surfaces, as the camera is typically capturing the image straight-on from above. To improve the dimension in his food photography, Steve utilizes the . He places 2 of these compact […]

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]]> 146952 Using the Ice Light as a Key Light for Portraits https://westcottu.com/key-light-ice-light-portraits Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:29:45 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=142761 Dutch portrait photographer and educator Frank Doorhof creates key light Ice Light portraits in this behind-the-scenes video. Frank begins his photo shoot by having his assistant placing the as a key light to the left of his subject. He has his subject face toward the light, creating dramatic, yet classic portrait lighting. Frank then places his model […]

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]]> 142761 On-Set of the Handmade Movement Series https://westcottu.com/set-handmade-movement-film-series Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:51:43 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=142730 The Handmade Movement, a Montana-based film and photography collective, recently introduced “The Makers” online film series dedicated to the celebration of craftsmanship in the modern world. This series of short films features takes a cinematic approach to personal storytelling of different craftsman. The majority of the trailer, shown above, was shot on Red Epic with Canon L […]

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]]> 142730 In-Studio with João Carlos and the Ice Light https://westcottu.com/in-studio-with-joao-carlos Wed, 03 Dec 2014 20:17:44 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=142668 This article is courtesy of Westcott Top Pro photographer João Carlos. You can read the full article and see more of João Carlos’ portrait photography on his website. For my second proper shoot with the , I decided to create some black and white portraits in the studio. I had recently been at Just Models […]

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]]> 142668 Creating a Living Photo in Fixel’s Cinemagraph Pro https://westcottu.com/creating-cinemagraph-fixels-cinemagraph-pro Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:43:58 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141704 Advancement in camera and editing technology have helped create a new form of imaging: animated portraiture. Animated portraits (also called living portraits or flixels) are the mesmerizing combination of still and motion photography. While these composite films cam be achieved with typical editing software, Fixel has developed Cinemagraph Pro that is specifically designed to create animated […]

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]]> 141704 On Location with Joao Carlos and the Ice Light https://westcottu.com/location-joao-carlos-ice-light Mon, 01 Sep 2014 22:15:39 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141607 Renowned fashion photographer João Carlos was able to use the Westcott Ice Light for the first time during this photo shoot for Rangefinder Magazine. Shooting on-location at night in a Parisian square, João needed a light the was portable while also producing a beautiful output. Joao uses two Ice Lights during this shoot to illuminate […]

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]]> 141607 Light Painting with the Ice Light and Barndoors https://westcottu.com/light-painting-ice-light-barndoors https://westcottu.com/light-painting-ice-light-barndoors#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:22:01 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141579 Commercial and editorial automotive photographer Andrew Link uses light painting often to create stunning composite images. Light painting is the technique of using very slow shutter speeds to capture selectively illuminated objects and areas in a scene.  Andrew’s favorite tool for light painting, the Ice Light, is a portable daylight-balanced LED. Designed by renowned photographer Jerry Ghionis, The […]

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]]> https://westcottu.com/light-painting-ice-light-barndoors/feed 1 141579 Lighting for Fashion with the Ice Light https://westcottu.com/lighting-for-fashion Mon, 16 Jun 2014 18:16:17 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141123 When shooting portraiture, it is often easiest to shoot with continuous lighting. Continuous lighting allows photographers to visualize their final image as they are shooting, giving the ability to adjust camera settings and lighting power instantly. While continuous lights are often bulky or heavy, the Ice Light LED weighs under 2 lbs for extreme portability. […]

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]]> 141123 Photopro 2014 Shootout Winners Announced https://westcottu.com/contests/photopro-2014-shootout-winners-announced https://westcottu.com/contests/photopro-2014-shootout-winners-announced#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:58:32 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=127891 At a variety of conferences, events, and expos throughout the country, Westcott hosts inclusive photo shoot opportunities for event-goers, including live models, themes, backdrops, and, of course, impeccable lighting. Photographers are encouraged to shoot as often as they would like throughout the day, interacting with the set and giving photographers the opportunity to ask questions, […]

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]]> https://westcottu.com/contests/photopro-2014-shootout-winners-announced/feed 0 127891 Record Store Engagement Session with Benny Migs and the Rapid Box https://westcottu.com/record-store-engagement-session-benny-migs-rapid-box Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:46:01 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=140290 Kristina and Adam asked me to photograph their engagement session at a local record store, Looney Tunes.  This was right up my alley.  I love to work in locations that are out of the norm. The problem was that the store would be open during the shoot.  Needless to say, I could not come in […]

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]]> 140290 Jonah Kessel on the Ice Light https://westcottu.com/jonah-kessel-ice-light Fri, 24 Jan 2014 16:26:06 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=140084 This review of the Ice Light is courtesy of Pulitzer prize-winning visualist Jonah Kessel We are working in an era where technology is fueling our passion to create powerful multimedia. However, the market is so saturated with constantly evolving technology that, in my short career, I’ve found that the gear purchases I make are often completely […]

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]]> 140084 Wedding Portraits with Jerry Ghionis https://westcottu.com/ice-light-wedding-portraits-jerry-ghionis Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:20:03 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=140038 Jerry Ghionis demonstrates both his talent and his ingenuity during this wedding portrait session. Shooting a beautiful couple in a hall of exquisite mirrors, Jerry needed to properly angle himself to avoid his appearance in the frame and precisely place his subjects to capture their reflected image. Throughout the shoot, Jerry’s creative gears are running […]

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]]> 140038 Light Painting for Amazing Automotive https://westcottu.com/light-painting-ferrari-california Fri, 10 Jan 2014 01:58:07 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=139993 I originally shot cars when I was coming up as a photographer, and I have wanted to shoot them more and more recently. When approached to do a Behind the scenes video about some of the commercial shots I was involved with last year I really wanted to show what I do with the Westcott […]

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]]> 139993 Using the Ice Light for Shooting in a Small Space https://westcottu.com/rick-sammon-shooting-in-a-small-space Fri, 03 Jan 2014 16:04:45 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=139954 Shooting in any type of small space can be difficult, especially in a vehicle. Lighting is key in creating beautiful portraits, but shooting softboxes and speedlites isn’t an option when you are confined to a small area. Renowned  photographer and Top Pro Rick Sammon discusses how to utilize the Westcott Ice Light in this portrait […]

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]]> 139954 Portraiture with The Ice Light https://westcottu.com/portraiture-ice-light Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:56:00 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=139564 This Ice Light review is courtesy of Bruce Roscoe, owner of Aiyana Studio in Prescott Valley, Arizona.  For years of going to Monument Valley and visiting my friends, the Yazzie’s. This was my first time using the Ice Lights in the Hogan. A Hogan has a dirt floor and a hole in the center to […]

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]]> 139564 Ice Light Review by Marc Mikhail https://westcottu.com/ice-light-review-by-marc-mikhail Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:13:14 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=139091 This Ice Light Review was provided by Marc Mikhail, Wedding photographer from Toronto, Canada. I love gadgets and cool stuff.  I’m a very tech-savvy guy, I love everything that has extra bells and whistles because when I want to use them, there they are.  When I encountered the ice light for the first time at […]

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]]> 139091 Ice Light Commercial starring Jerry Ghionis https://westcottu.com/ice-light-commercial Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:59:33 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=139067 This commercial was produced by Ice Light creator, Jerry Ghionis.  It shows Jerry running through the streets of Melbourne, Australia frantically with the Ice Light but you wont guess where is trying to go.  Watch and find out! The Ice light is a portable handheld daylight light source that is fully dimmable.  The Ice Light […]

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]]> 139067 Inside Boudoir with Jen Rozenbaum https://westcottu.com/inside-boudoir-jen-rozenbaum Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:20:35 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=136794 New York boudoir photographer Jen Rozenbaum believes in the power of femininity. Her wildly successful boudoir studio, Jenerations, is focused on empowering women, embracing both inner and outer beauty, and encouraging all women to embrace their sexiness. Jen’s style is modern, seductive, and classy, and her clientele continuously leave her studio both fearless and confident. […]

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]]> 136794 Cool Reflection Shot using the Ice Light https://westcottu.com/ice-light-reflection Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:23:58 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=133675 Jerry Ghionis uses the Ice Light to take an unexpected reflection shot. The Ice light is a portable handheld daylight light source that is fully dimmable.  The Ice Light allows photographers a portable option if there is limited space to setup an entire photo studio.  If you don’t have an assistant, the Ice Light is […]

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]]> 133675 Painting with Light https://westcottu.com/painting-with-light Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:01:08 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=133283 Adobe Creative Director, Russell Brown, shows us how he produced a beautiful image in Death Valley painting with light and using only the . Painting with light is one of many applications you can use the Ice Light for in photography or video. Throughout the video, Russell also mentions some of the best settings to […]

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]]> 133283 Real Deal Review: Ice Light and PowerPack https://westcottu.com/real-deal-review-ice-light-and-powerpack-battery Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:11:13 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=133207 Photographer Tom S. reviews the Westcott Ice Light and the Ice Light PowerPack in this week’s Real Deal Review. In this review, Tom talks about some of the practical ways he uses the Ice Light as well as the Pro’s and Con’s of the Ice Light. Tom will show examples of the Ice Light in […]

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]]> 133207 Senior Portrait Photography with the Ice Light https://westcottu.com/senior-portrait-photography Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:36:50 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=31 Top Pro Jim Schmelzer uses Westcott Ice Lights to create beautiful a beautiful Senior Portrait with ease. Using the portable Ice Light, Jim is in and out of a shoot in minutes. The Ice light is a portable handheld daylight light source that is fully dimmable.  The Ice Light allows photographers a portable option if […]

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]]> 31 Compact, Versatile Lighting Setups https://westcottu.com/ice-lights-saved-me-shooting-on-location Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:16:20 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=125205 I’m sure everyone has had one of those moments when it would seem the planets have aligned in synchronicity… but not in your favor. This was one of those times. In all honesty, I can’t remember a bigger challenge than this one.   I was commissioned to shoot a Singer/Songwriter with her cello in my […]

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]]> 125205 Shooting a Super Bowl Feature with the Ice Light https://westcottu.com/stillmotion-shooting-a-super-bowl-feature-with-the-ice-light Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:51:58 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=125158 Lighting With No Time, On The Fly? When it came to lighting, we often had very little time–as might be expected on these type of run-and-gun shoots. What we needed were lights that could be ultra-portable, quick to set up, and versatile enough to work in situations that we didn’t even know about yet! The […]

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]]> 125158 Painting with Light Using the Ice Light https://westcottu.com/painting-with-light-using-the-ice-light Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:55:15 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=123779 This article is courtesy of  photographer and software designer Andrew Funderburg of Fundy Software. Light painting with the is a lot of fun, and gives you a look you can’t get anywhere else. It’s a simple process. Set your camera to manual, under expose your subject and make sure your shutter is set to at least 10 seconds […]

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]]> 123779 Between the Sheets with Jen: Ice Light Review https://westcottu.com/ice-light-review-by-jen-rozenbaum Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:11:31 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=123444 “My answer is YES YES YES. I love the Ice Light. The first thing that attracted me to it is the quality of light. It really blew away any of those cheap video lights out there.” – Jen Rozenbaum I often get asked what I do in my free time. Usually my response is, WHAT […]

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]]> 123444 Ice Light Review https://westcottu.com/review-ice-light-by-terry-white Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:23:36 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=123024 I recently got a chance to shoot with the Westcott Ice Light. The Ice Light is a portable continuous daylight-balanced LED light source. It can run on its built-in rechargeable battery or AC power. Think of it as a portable Spiderlite TD6 The fact that it’s continuous light, like the Spiderlite TD6 means that what […]

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]]> 123024 The Ice Light for Outdoor Fill https://westcottu.com/the-ice-light-outdoor-fill Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:20:27 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=122195 The Ice Light, , is a new little lighting tool that resembles a light saber in a big way. This makes it a blast to use right out of the gates. It was designed for being mobile and easy to use in event photography situations or under low light conditions. It can also make an […]

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]]> 122195 Video Review: The Ice Light https://westcottu.com/video-review-the-ice-light Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:59:29 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=122541 This Ice Light review comes from the ‘Web Video University‘ website. Dave Kaminski has been running the site for 5 years now, offering reviews and educational about Photography and Videography. In this video Dave walks through the ways you can use the Ice Light and the immediate effect it can make on both your photography […]

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]]> 122541 Review: The Ice Light https://westcottu.com/product-review-andrew-faulds-ice-light Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:26:46 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=122062 The best way for me to describe the Ice Light is “WOW.” I have been photographing with strobes my whole life and never really experimented with a constant light source. The Ice Light is shifting my way of thinking and allowing me to see in a new way. The Westcott Ice Light is the answer for a […]

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]]> 122062 ICE Light featured on LA Times Blog https://westcottu.com/ice-light-featured-on-la-times-blog https://westcottu.com/ice-light-featured-on-la-times-blog#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:58:18 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=3339 The ICE Light has made an impact from the East coast to West! This time it's on the LA Times blog under their photography section!

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