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How to Capture Senior Portraits Using Off-Camera Flash

Ray Alvarez
04/20/2026
Lighting Tips
1979
Professional portrait photographer Ray Alvarez is a master at this, and in his latest shoot, he shows us how to use Westcott lighting to create bold, creative senior photos that truly pop.
FJ80 Speedlight

How to Use a Speedlight for Portraits

Ashley Boring
01/24/2023
Lighting Tips
3947
There are a lot of great benefits to using a speedlight  on camera. It's a quick and easy way to add light to your scene. Using a speedlight on camera is ideal for situations where you are constantly on the...

Colorful & Creative Lighting for Portraits

Ashley Boring
05/19/2022
Lighting Tips
5426
In this lighting breakdown, photographer Ashley Boring works with a colorful three-light setup using portable flashes and the for a portrait shoot.
Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler with a blue/violet gel on key light and a yellow/orange gel on the backlight

The Power of Color Theory in Photography with Lindsay Adler

Lindsay Adler
04/29/2022
Lighting Tips
6002
In this video, professional portrait and fashion photographer Lindsay Adler discusses the power of color theory and how she implements color theory into her portrait work.

Create Depth and Control Light with Softbox Grids

Ashley Boring
01/28/2022
Lighting Tips
5412
In this video, Top Pro Ashley Boring breaks down the benefits of using softbox grids to help you create more impactful images and deeper shadows.
BTS of FJ200 with Silver 43” Deep Umbrella

Using the Sun as a Backlight on Location with the FJ200

Ashley Boring
11/01/2021
Lighting Tips
6560
Knowing how and when to use the sun as a backlight for portrait photography is a useful technique to know, especially when working on location.

Single Light Portraits On Location Using HSS & FJ200 Strobe

Eli Infante
09/21/2021
Lighting Tips
6793
Inspired by the landscape in his native region of the Rio Grande Valley, Top Pro Photographer Eli Infante loves to capture scenes with unique architecture and props to tell his story.
Eyelighter with Deep Umbrella

Portrait Lighting Tips to Avoiding Glare in Glasses

Ashley Boring
07/23/2021
Lighting Tips
9150
When photographing subjects that are wearing glasses, you often run into the issue of capturing a glare off the lens. In this tutorial, photographer Ashley Boring walks you through avoiding unwanted glare when...

The Essential Guide To The FJ Wireless Flash System

Team Westcott
03/17/2021
Lighting Tips
11408
With the expansion of our flash photography gear, choosing the right strobe or speedlight may feel overwhelming. Our FJ Wireless Flash System with multi-brand compatible transmitters allows you to capture...
Flash Photography For Beginners

Flash Photography Lighting Video Course for Beginners

Team Westcott
03/02/2021
Lighting Tips
8849
Join Westcott’s Brandon Heiss in this deep dive on flash photography using the FJ Wireless Flash System. In this free photography lighting video course, you’ll learn about on-camera lighting vs off-camera...
strobe vs natural light

Benefits Of Off-Camera Flash Vs Natural Light For Outdoor Portraits

Ashley Boring
11/06/2020
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As a portrait photographer, it’s important to be aware of the lighting conditions that you face in natural environments. Whether you are looking to use natural light or off-camera flash when shooting outdoor...

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