natural light Archives — Westcott University

How to Use Reflectors for Better Natural Light Portraits

02/16/2026

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Have you ever arrived at a beautiful outdoor location only to find the sun is working against you? Whether it’s harsh raccoon eyes at high noon or a background that is way brighter than your subject, lighting...

Using Flash to Mimic Natural Window Light for Portraits

Julie Gayler

01/23/2026

Lighting Tips

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Window light for portraits is beautiful when you have it, but that is not always the case. Maybe the room has no windows, or the light is hitting from the wrong side, or the sun has already set.

Enhancing Window Light Portraits with Flash

Julie Gayler

10/21/2025

Lighting Tips

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Window light has a timeless beauty that portrait photographers love, but it’s also unpredictable. Westcott Top Pro Photographer Julie Gayler of Little Rock, Arkansas, shows how to take control of that...

Lighting Breakdown: How to Film a Corporate Video

Jacob Schoonover

05/09/2025

Lighting Tips

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Westcott videographer Jacob Schoonover shows how he tackled a commercial shoot for a local business using constant lights, portable light modifiers, and a flexible mindset to capture great footage with a...

Making On-Camera Flash Look Natural Using the FJ80

Ashley Boring

03/30/2021

Lighting Tips

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In this video, Westcott’s in-house photographer, Ashley Boring discusses the many reasons why a photographer might want to make on camera flash look natural.

Erik Valind Gaining Great Expression From Your Subjects

How to Make Wedding Portraits Stand Out in Grand Venues

5 Creative Ways to Use a V-Flat to Elevate Your Lighting

2 Ways to Create Colorful Portraits: RGB vs Flash

How to Get More Portrait Looks from One Location

3 Ways to Use a Speedlight for Wedding Photography

Lighting Breakdown: Better Outdoor Portraits with One Compact Flash

Controlling the Sun with the Omega Reflector

Easy Portrait Lighting Setups with One, Two, and Three Lights

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

Portrait Lighting in Challenging Locations

High-Speed Sync Portraits in Full Sun Using the FJ200 Strobe

Capturing Product Photography With The DigiTent Light Tent

How to Use Reflectors for Better Natural Light Portraits

Using Flash to Mimic Natural Window Light for Portraits

Enhancing Window Light Portraits with Flash

Lighting Breakdown: How to Film a Corporate Video

Making On-Camera Flash Look Natural Using the FJ80

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