outdoor photography Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/outdoor-photography Lighting Education for Photographers and Filmmakers Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:43:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://westcottu.com/wp-content/uploads/icon-university.png outdoor photography Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/outdoor-photography 32 32 Lighting Breakdown: Better Outdoor Portraits with One Compact Flash https://westcottu.com/lighting-breakdown-better-outdoor-portraits-with-one-compact-flash Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:04:14 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=157643 Ever feel like bringing off-camera flash onto a busy street location is just too much hassle? Between heavy equipment, rapidly changing daylight, and crowded sidewalks, outdoor portrait lighting can quickly feel overwhelming. Chicago-based portrait photographer Audrey Woulard shows us that location lighting does not have to be complicated. In this quick shoot, Audrey takes a […]

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]]> 157643 How to Get the Perfect Flash Exposure https://westcottu.com/how-to-get-the-perfect-flash-exposure Thu, 21 May 2026 10:01:48 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=157575 Blending flash with natural light can be tricky, but it is the key to making your portraits stand out and look professional. If the flash is too strong, the photo looks fake. If it’s too weak, your subject gets lost in the shadows. In this guide, photographer Eli Infante shows how he uses Westcott lighting […]

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]]> 157575 How to Pose and Light a Bridal Party (Even in Harsh Sun!) https://westcottu.com/how-to-pose-and-light-a-bridal-party-even-in-harsh-sun Thu, 14 May 2026 10:02:26 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=157559 Capturing the perfect wedding party portrait can be one of the most stressful parts of a wedding day. You have a large group of people, a tight schedule, and lighting that doesn’t always want to cooperate. Most photographers settle for good enough just to get everyone to the reception on time, but Andre Brown has […]

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]]> 157559 How to Capture Stunning Wide-Angle Portraits On Location https://westcottu.com/how-to-capture-stunning-wide-angle-portraits-on-location Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:52:45 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=156128 Capture Stunning Wide-Angle Portraits On Location   Go behind the scenes with Westcott Top Pro Photographer Eli Infante as he shoots wide-angle portraits at Marblehead Lighthouse in Ohio. In this video, he covers the importance of using flash photography with high-speed sync and gives tips for using wide-angle lenses when working on location.  Understanding Wide-Angle […]

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]]> 156128 Taking Your Photo Studio On-Location https://westcottu.com/taking-your-photo-studio-on-location Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:07:42 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=155732 In this video, Ashley Boring walks you through a creative on-location photoshoot bringing her studio setup outdoors. Inspired by floral themed shoots, Ashley captures unique portraits in a natural park. Pre-planning the On-Location Shoot The first step to every shoot is pre-planning. Ashley’s vision is to bring her studio outside for a hybrid photo on […]

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]]> 155732 How to Balance Flash With Ambient Light for Portraits https://westcottu.com/how-to-balance-ambient-light-and-flash-for-portraits Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:12:59 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=155631 Blending Ambient Light and Flash Indoors and Outdoors Lighting for both indoor and outdoor portrait photography doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, the lighting can be very similar with the correct exposure. In this video, Ashley Boring takes you through a lifestyle photography shoot while finding the right balance of artificial lighting and ambient […]

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]]> 155631 Single Light Portraits On Location Using HSS & FJ200 Strobe https://westcottu.com/single-light-portraits-on-location-using-hss-fj200-strobe Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:25:28 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=153488 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. In this video, Eli takes you through a portrait shoot with lighting breakdowns using high-speed sync and the portable FJ200 strobe. The first thing […]

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]]> 153488 Go-To Composition & Lighting Tips for Outdoor Portraits Using The FJ200 https://westcottu.com/go-to-composition-lighting-tips-for-outdoor-portraits-using-the-fj200 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:21:44 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=153333 Evaluating the setup for your photo shoot involves a lot of technical details, including light placement and control, as well as the overall composition of the photo. In this tutorial, Westcott Top Pro Photographer Eli Infante utilizes two FJ200 strobes and the Rapid Box Switch Octa-M softbox to emphasize the colors in his surroundings. Eli […]

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]]> 153333 Making On-Camera Flash Look Natural Using the FJ80 https://westcottu.com/making-on-camera-flash-look-natural-using-the-fj80 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:02:10 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=153101 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. When you are working in a tighter room or shooting with limited space, on-camera flash is a convenient way to capture your subject without having to move gear around as you […]

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]]> 153101 Using Photography Gels On Location with the FJ80 Touchscreen Speedlight https://westcottu.com/using-photography-gels-on-location-with-the-fj80-touchscreen-speedlight Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:50:30 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=153019 When it comes to using color gels for photography lighting, there are two main reasons why you would want to create a setup with this simple strobe accessory. The first reason is technical, allowing you to balance your light source to ambient light. If you are not focused on balancing your light source, then you […]

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