Tagged Light Modifiers

03/18/2018

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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...

Easy Lighting Setup for Action Sports Photo Shoot

Chris Garrison

01/30/2018

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Orlando, Florida-based action sports photographer Chris Garrison is a pro at photographing on location. Because he often finds himself shooting in fast-paced environments outdoors, Chris uses quick and compact...

Fashion Photography with Octaboxes

Jerry Ghionis

08/23/2017

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Octabanks (or octaboxes) are one of the most popular styles of light modifiers. These large octagonal softboxes are an awesome tool for creating soft, even lighting in the studio.

Creating Modern Portraits with a Deep Umbrella

04/05/2017

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This article is courtesy of Atlanta-based portrait photographer and designer Alex D. Rogers. Whenever the situation allows, I love to use a simple one-light setup for portraits and fashion shoots.

The Essential Guide to Photo Umbrellas

10/25/2016

Gear Guides

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Photo umbrellas are a portable and inexpensive way to modify a light source. But because there are so many sizes and color options, choosing one can be a bit intimidating.

Photographing Kenya with Kole Purdy

09/02/2016

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This article on photographing Kenya and it's people is courtesy of 18-year-old travel photographer Kole Purdy. My Journey to Professional Photography In June of 2014, my Dad quit his 20-year career.

The Basics of Off-Camera Flash for Portraits

08/30/2016

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Oregon-based senior portrait photographer Alycia White created this tutorial to help budding photographers make the transition to off-camera flash.

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Real Deal Review: The Rapid Box Beauty Dish

07/28/2016

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This Real Deal Review of the Rapid Box Beauty Dish is courtesy of Jamie Boler of Red Elephant Studios in Scottsville, Kentucky. World-renowned photographer Joel Grimes designed the new Rapid Box Beauty Dish.

How to Direct Light for Moody Action Shots

07/12/2016

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Yousef AlMasoud is a Saudi Arabian portrait photographer with a knack for capturing beautiful and dramatic portraits. In this behind-the-scenes video, we go in the studio with Yousef as he captures action...

Balancing Sunlight with the LunaGrip

Kevin Kubota

04/06/2016

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In the lesson above, photographer and educator Kevin Kubota uses the new to capture beautiful senior portraits outdoors. When shooting outside on bright days, artificial lighting is necessary to properly...

Parabolic Modifiers vs. Traditional Octabanks

02/24/2016

Gear Guides

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This article is courtesy of Santa Barbara-based photography educator Tim Meyer. True parabolic modifiers reflect light from a single point into parallel or collimated beams of light.

Location Lighting Using The Rapid Box: Share The Light

Bob Davis

12/29/2015

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Lighting can separate you from the pack, using light to define your style and elevate the quality of your work is as important now as it was back in the day when you had to light to capture an image.

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Food Styling Tips for Tasty Images

Steve Hansen

12/16/2015

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For photographers new to photographing food, food styling may seem a bit daunting. People can make a successful career out of styling food for magazines and blogs.

How to Overpower the Sun with Only 1 Softbox

Justin Van Leeuwen

09/14/2015

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While shooting on a roof top in Ottawa, Canada, Top Pro lifestyle photographer Justin Van Leeuwen experiments with diffusion and modification options to best overpower the sun to capture the best portraits of...

Creating Awesome Senior Portraits with Only One Light Source

Matt Hernandez

08/18/2015

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Kentucky sports and senior portrait photographer Matt Hernandez is known for capturing dramatic, awesome senior portraits with relatively simple lighting setups.

The Must-Have Modifier for Studio Fashion Photography

Craig Beckta

07/06/2015

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In Westcott Top Pro photographer Craig Beckta's latest behind-the-scenes video, he gives us a fantastic view of his studio fashion photography setup.

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Behind the Scenes of a 6 Hour Athletic Photo Shoot

06/17/2015

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"I got the green light from OhYeah! Nutrition to shoot their upcoming campaign featuring “weekend warriors” having an OhYeah! moment.

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Real Deal Review: Quick Portraits with the Rapid Box Duo

05/28/2015

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Chillicothe, Ohio photographer Matt Dat reviews the Westcott Rapid Box Duo speedlite modifier in the latest Real Deal Review. The Rapid Box Duo is an easy-to-use speedlite modifier for photographers that...

Creating Eye-Catching Portraits with the Eyelighter

05/12/2015

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This review is courtesy of Canadian portrait photographer and digital artist Nikki Harrison. This is something I have been dying for - for a really LONG time.

Speedlite Portraits with the Rapid Box Duo

Justin Van Leeuwen

04/27/2015