Tagged Light Controls

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Boudoir photography is often captured in a studio or home with artificial lighting. But when windows are available and the sun is shining, boudoir photographers can take advantage of natural light.

Controlling Harsh Sunlight for Glamorous Beach Portraits

Lou Freeman

03/29/2017

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Beaches are a common location choice for photo shoots. They're beautiful, accessible, and offer plenty of sunlight. Sometimes, a little too much sunlight.

Reflecting Natural Light for Senior Portraits with the Omega Reflector

Matt Hernandez

10/03/2016

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Capturing professional senior portraits doesn't require expensive lighting equipment, especially when your client wants to shoot on location.

The Essential Guide to Photo Reflectors

08/19/2016

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Reflectors are the most basic and essential lighting tool for photographers. In this in-depth guide, Team Westcott discusses the basics of photo reflectors, fabric colors and sizes, and when to use them.

How to Modify Bright Backgrounds with a Scrim Net

Joel Grimes

08/03/2016

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Have you ever had trouble shooting in full sun? It's often hard to know if you should be exposing for your subject's face or for the stunning and bright background behind them.

Final Image captured with the Book Light Kit (1)

5 Ways to Use the Book Light Kit

Jem Schofield

06/08/2016

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Featuring Westcott Page! a high-end customizable design, provides the ultimate light control for narrative and interview video productions.

Controlling the Sun with the Omega Reflector

João Carlos

08/31/2015

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I was recently in the south of France teaching a workshop to a group of professional photographers. I prepared a class about shooting in natural light and controlling the Sun.

The Essentials of Motivated Lighting for Cinematography

06/24/2015

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In his second part of the ‘Storytelling with Cinematography’ series, DSLRguide's Simon Cade focuses on the way that filmmakers can use lighting to tell a story.

Softening Sunlight with Collapsible Diffusers

Jerry Ghionis

04/24/2015

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In this article, world-renowned photographer Jerry Ghionis demonstrates cool ways to use the inner diffuser panel of the recently redesigned .

Omega Reflector - Silver as Shoot-Through

Using the Omega Reflector as a Shoot-Through

11/10/2014

Gear Guides, Lighting Tips

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The Omega Reflector is the world’s first 10-in-1 shoot-through reflector. The 38" x 45" Omega Reflector combines the effect of a traditional reflector with the luxury of a beauty dish and a ring flash.

CLOSED: Enter to Win a Scrim Jim Kit

10/20/2014

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Scrim Jim is a complete modular system offering the ultimate light control capabilities for both video and photo. The Scrim Jim frame is constructed of durable aircraft aluminum that sets up in seconds and is...

Real Deal Review: Andrew Foord and the Eyelighter

10/07/2014

Lighting Tips, Reviews

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New Jersey portrait photographer Andrew Foord shot with the innovative Eyelighter reflector in this latest Real Deal Review. The Westcott Eyelighter is the first curved reflector available for portrait...

Erik Valind Showcases The Scrim Jim

Erik Valind

12/04/2013

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In this video, photographer Erik Valind discusses the many uses of the Westcott Scrim Jim. Shooting mainly outdoor lifestyle portraits, Erik finds the Scrim Jim to be one of the most versatile tools in his...

Real Deal Review: Five-in-One Reflector Kit

11/25/2013

Reviews

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In this Westcott Real Deal Review, we sent photographer Jennifer Jackson from Lexington, Kentucky a 40" Five-in-One Reflector kit in exchange for her recorded opinions.

Full-Length and Head shot Portraits with The Rapid Box

Justin Van Leeuwen

08/23/2013

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Westcott Top Pro Justin Van Leeuwen walks viewers through brief outdoor photo shoot using the 26" Octa Rapid Box. Justin demonstrates how quickly this light modifier is set-up due to an umbrella-style frame.

Inside Boudoir with Jen Rozenbaum

Jen Rozenbaum

07/18/2013

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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...

Quick Tip: Using a Reflector Outdoors

Rick Sammon

06/11/2013

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Join Top Pro Elite Photographer Rick Sammon as he explains when it would be appropriate to use a 5-in-1 Westcott Basics Reflector.

Quick Tip: How to Fold a Reflector

06/11/2013

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This video tip features Brandon from Westcott and it shows two easy methods on how to fold a reflector. The first method Brandon will show is referred to as the "Twist" and this is done by taking the reflector...

Real Deal Review: Scrim Jim

06/07/2013

Lighting Tips, Reviews

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Photographer Melody G. from Virginia had the chance to review the Scrim Jim for us. The , and you can mount a variety of diffusion panels, multiple reflectors, and even full black blockers.

Using a Reflector to Fill Light

Erin Manning

06/06/2013