How to Get the Best Facial Expressions for Your Portraits

Peter Hurley is a master of posing and capturing authentic, flattering facial expressions. He is one of the world’s top headshot photographers and founder of the renowned Headshot Crew. He shares his signature ...

Capturing Timeless Portraits of Veterans

Glyn Dewis

Lighting Tips

Glyn Dewis is a photographer and best-selling author known for his classic, timeless portraiture. With a fascination for history, Glyn is currently working on an ongoing 1940s-themed project recreating images d...

Understanding the 4 Elements of Lighting

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

The creative gurus behind Muse Storytelling know a thing or two about cinematic lighting. This team of Emmy award-winning filmmakers has hosted hundreds of workshops around the globe and operate the immersive M...

Professional Lighting for Awesome Headshots

Peter Hurley

Lighting Tips

Educator, motivator, and headshot master Peter Hurley is known for creating flattering portraits with pristine lighting. To get the most out of each of his client's headshot sessions, Peter developed a headsho...

Versatile Lighting for Horror Films

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

Working with a small crew or on a tight budget (or both!) can really limit the amount of equipment that you can utilize on set. Finding quick and versatile gear is a big priority to keep the shoot running smoot...

Using Long Exposure for Creative In-Camera Effects

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

There are tons of ways to spice up your images with unique and eye-catching effects created in-camera. This summer, Team Westcott explored playing with sparklers, gels, and long exposure in the Westcott Soundst...

Using a Mirror for Unique Boudoir Photography

Jen Rozenbaum

Lighting Tips

Professional boudoir photographer Jen Rozenbaum has plenty of experience flattering women in portraits. Jen utilizes a variety of interesting techniques to create sexy, appealing boudoir photography shots in co...

Behind the Scenes with Emily Soto and the Rapid Box XL

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

Emily Soto is an internationally renowned fashion photographer based in New York City, New York. Emily's style focuses on romanticism and high-fashion, with dreamy lighting that she creates with a simple Rapid ...

Affordable 1-Light Interview Setups

Jem Schofield

Lighting Tips

Jem Schofield is a producer, director, DP, and the founder of the educational site theC47. Through his channel, Jem shares his knowledge of practical production techniques and offers insider peeks at the latest...

2-Light Boudoir Photography Behind the Scenes

Easy Lighting Setups for Boudoir Photography

Jen Rozenbaum

Lighting Tips

When shooting boudoir photography, having a go-to lighting setup is key to flattering your subjects. A simple 2-light setup allows photographers to use shadows and highlights to accentuate bone structure, build...

Creating Cinematic Sports Photography

Matt Hernandez

Lighting Tips

Matt Hernandez began his career as an award-winning graphic artist in his home state of Kentucky. After discovering a passion for photography, Matt combined his experience in design with his appreciate of sport...

Behind the Scenes with Flex Drum Softbox

Behind the Scenes with the Flex Drum Softbox

Jem Schofield

Lighting Tips

In this behind the scenes look, filmmaker and producer Jem Schofield offers an overview of the Flex Drum Softbox. The Flex Drum is an awesome new solution for filmmakers and cinematographers looking to create ...

Flex Collapsible China Cube - Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes with the Flex China Cube

Jem Schofield

Lighting Tips

In this behind the scenes look, filmmaker and producer Jem Schofield offers an overview of the Flex Cube modifier. The is an awesome new solution for filmmakers and cinematographers looking to create soft ove...

Creating a Sports Hype Video

Matt Hernandez

Lighting Tips

Renowned sports photographer Matt Hernandez has always had an interest in shooting video. When the coach of local McCracken County High School football team mentioned a need for a hype video, Matt seized the op...

Using Flex LEDs as Practicals for Cinematic Shots

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips, Reviews

Kyle Johnston, KJ Creative director and filmmaker, recently embarked on a project to capture the history and essence of craft distilleries. While preparing for the shoot, Kyle recognised the need to have lighti...

The Importance of Capturing Quality Detail Shots

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

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 tim...

Light Painting for Product Photography

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

Whether you are photographing products for a client or taking photos to sell your crafts or goods online, lighting is an essential tool for capturing quality images. In this video tutorial, Photoshop guru Dave ...

Realistic Composite Editing in Photoshop

Dave Cross

Lighting Tips

In part 1 of this 2 part series, Adobe Creative expert and photographer Dave Cross demonstrates how to use studio lighting for a composite image. In part 2, Dave discusses the essential Photoshop editing techni...

Creative Lighting for Food Photography

Steve Hansen

Lighting Tips

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 shoot...

#FilmmakerFriday with Running Wild Media

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

Introducing #FilmmakerFriday, where you can meet filmmakers that inspire Team Westcott. Running Wild Media is a Toledo-based production team comprising of Alex Goetz (director and cinematographer) and Justin G...

#FilmmakerFriday with the Delivery Men

Team Westcott

Lighting Tips

Introducing #FilmmakerFriday, where you can meet filmmakers that inspire Team Westcott. The Delivery Men are an Austin-based production team comprising of Joe Simon (director and DP), Hussain Pirani (director,...

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Going Retro with Hernan Rodriguez

How to Get the Best Facial Expressions for Your Portraits

Tabletop and Overhead B-Roll Lighting Tips

3 Ways To Use Plexiglass For Creative Portraits

Pre-Production Tips for Small Filmmaking Crews

3 Tips for Shooting Awesome B-Roll

Capturing Timeless Portraits of Veterans

Softening Sunlight with Collapsible Diffusers

Our Top 5 Wedding Photography Lighting Tools

The Essential Guide to Backdrops

The Essential Guide to Photo Umbrellas

White Eyelighter vs. Silver Eyelighter Portraits

The Essential Guide to Photo Reflectors

5 Ways to Use the Scrim Jim DP Kit

How to Get the Best Facial Expressions for Your Portraits

Capturing Timeless Portraits of Veterans

Understanding the 4 Elements of Lighting

Professional Lighting for Awesome Headshots

Versatile Lighting for Horror Films

Using Long Exposure for Creative In-Camera Effects

Using a Mirror for Unique Boudoir Photography

Behind the Scenes with Emily Soto and the Rapid Box XL

Affordable 1-Light Interview Setups

Easy Lighting Setups for Boudoir Photography

Creating Cinematic Sports Photography

Behind the Scenes with the Flex Drum Softbox

Behind the Scenes with the Flex China Cube

Creating a Sports Hype Video

Using Flex LEDs as Practicals for Cinematic Shots

The Importance of Capturing Quality Detail Shots

Light Painting for Product Photography

Realistic Composite Editing in Photoshop

Creative Lighting for Food Photography

#FilmmakerFriday with Running Wild Media

#FilmmakerFriday with the Delivery Men

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