Matching Sunlight using HyperSync
Midday on top of the Detroit Opera House, Westcott Top Pro and award-winning photographer Jim Schmelzer illustrates how matching sunlight is easily attainable utilizing HyperSync and Westcott lighting .
How to Control Reflection when Shooting Through a Window
Top Pro Elite Photographer Bob Davis heads to the streets of the big city to get great fashion shots in the rain and through a window. Shooting through a window can be a difficult task due to reflections.
Continuous Light with Skylux LED
Join Westcott Top Pro Rafael "RC" Concepcion and the Kelby Media Group as they review the . The Skylux is one of the newest lighting systems in the Westcott lineup and packs 1000 Watts of dimmable, continuous...
Capturing Action Shots on a Budget
This Photography blog post using the Apollo Orb was originally written by Photographer, Charles Williams of Erudite Photography based in Ottawa, Canada.
Using Flour and Speedlites for a Warehouse Photo Shoot
The following lighting diagram and blog is courtesy of photographer Taryn Truese of Art Factory Studios in Paterson, New Jersey.
Going Retro with Hernan Rodriguez
Top Pro and Celebrity photographer Hernan Rodriguez takes us back in time with a retro photo shoot in this video. Hernan uses a variety of layers to create some fantastic images.
Full-Length and Head shot Portraits with The Rapid Box
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.
On-the-Go Lighting for Street Photography
Join Top Pro Elite Photographer Bob Davis as he heads to the streets of the New York City to during a rainy modern fashion photo shoot.
Wedding Photography Lighting Tips: Part 2
Westcott Top Pro Jim Schmelzer continues his wedding photography lighting tips from Part 1 at the church. Here, Jim will bring in his bride and groom to start shooting beautiful images.
Real Deal Review: The Rapid Box Speedlite System
Photographer Kelli D. from West Virginia had the chance to review the Rapid Box Speedlite System for us in this week’s Real Deal Review.
Studio Lighting Fundamentals using a Mega Apollo
Westcott Top Pro Elite Photographer Jim Schmelzer teaches us different possibilities for Studio Lighting when shooting with the Westcott Mega JS Apollo.
Real Deal Review: 50″ Mega Apollo Modifier
Watch Charles E. from New York as he reviews the 50" Mega JS Apollo for this week's Real Deal Review. The 50" Mega Apollo is the largest in the Apollo Series and like the others is built on an umbrella shaft...
Speedlite Photos for Graduation Photos
Top Pro Erin Manning from Los Angeles, California uses a and the to create fun Graduation Party photos using a single speedlite.
Real Deal Review: Perfect Pair Light Modifier Kit
Photographer Patrick F. from The Woodlands, TX reviews the Bob and Dawn Davis Perfect Pair Kit in this week’s Real Deal Review. The Perfect Pair Kit includes two lights.
Bruce Dorn: Portraits with Speedlites
Explorer of Light and Westcott Top Pro Elite Bruce Dorn has been teaching techniques for speedlites around the country for years through Canon Live Learning and his own workshops.
Pet Photography Made Easier with the Apollo Orb
These pictures were taken at Love Thy Pet, a local community pet store in Brooklyn NY. Every year they give back to the community by offering Free Pet Photos.
Building the Dramatic Portrait
Westcott invites you to an inspirational lecture with Joel Grimes, a commercial advertising photographer, who has been working in the industry for over 30 years.
Comparing Large vs. Small Photo Umbrellas
Photographic umbrellas come in so many sizes nowadays, perhaps even more so than the common rain variety. Let's set aside those and the for a moment and discuss some key differences and techniques, when...
Composite Photography Lit by the Spiderlite TD6
In this composite of a mountain biker in Boulder, Colorado, Mark S. Johnson's goal was to capture the feeling of hopping off the bike after an epic (and muddy) ride.
Review: Westcott’s Medium Apollo with Grid
Over at the Kelby Media Group, they have an online show called D-Town TV. D-Town TV is a fresh approach to teaching camera tips and photographic techniques to today's digital photographers with Rafael "RC"...
Shooting Outdoors: Headshots in the park
Shooting Outdoors Rocks When given the choice between shooting in a studio or shooting outdoors in the world, I'll drag my camera gear and subject out that door any day of the week.