4 Essential Portrait Lighting Patterns
Starting out with photography lighting can feel a bit like learning a brand-new language, and it is completely normal to feel a little intimidated.
5 Creative Beauty Lighting Techniques
Beauty photography is all about the fine details, the texture of the skin, the pop of the makeup, and how light shapes the face.
How to Create a Mirrored Lighting Effect In-Camera
We’ve all been there. You have a brilliant experimental lighting idea, you try it out, and the results are… fine. They’re not bad, but they aren't exactly what you saw in your head.
Using Flash to Mimic Natural Window Light for Portraits
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.
3 Creative Ways to Use Gels in Portrait Photography
When you want to capture bold, dramatic portraits, gels unlock a world of creative possibilities. Few tools are as effective or as fun for transforming the mood of an image.
Creating Moody Portraits: Studio Lighting Breakdown
Westcott photographer Ashley Boring shares how she transformed a simple studio into a warm, painterly environment using just a few props, carefully selected backdrops, and of course, creative lighting.
Mastering Flash Photography: 5 Lighting Principles for Beginners
Photography is often described as painting with light, and for good reason—light is the foundation of every photograph. Whether you’re shooting in natural light or using artificial sources like flash,...
High Fashion Maternity Portraits
In our latest video, we dive deep into the art of maternity portrait photography with a high-fashion twist! In this video, Karen Dominguez shows the transformative power of lighting to elevate your maternity...
How to Capture Dramatic Portraits with High-Speed Sync
In this video, portrait photographer Ashley Boring goes on location to show how High-Speed-Sync on the FJ200 can help create some incredible portraits.
Learn How To Capture Beautiful Earth Tones In Your Portraits
In this video, Top Pro portrait photographer Ashley Boring breaks down a recent photo session where she captured earth tone portraits. Ashley works with FJ200 Strobe and FJ-X3m Trigger.
How to Create Depth with Color Gels on the Pro Light Mods
In this video, James Quantz uses color gels and Pro Light Mods to create depth and contrast in this photo shoot. Pro Light Mods are designed to fit the Westcott Rapid Box Switch and third-party softboxes.
How to Easily Control the Light and Color Tone on Your Backdrop
Photographer Ashley Boring explains how to use the Inverse Square Law to control the color shade of her backdrop. Take a deeper look into the video to see how the shade of the backdrop changes with the light 3...
How to Use a Speedlight for Portraits
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...
Retro Photo Shoot using High-Speed Sync with the FJ-X3 Trigger
In this video, Top Pro Eli Infante walks you through a retro-themed photo shoot using the FJ-X3 Trigger. At this on-location portrait shoot, Eli demonstrates how quick and convenient communicating with an FJ...
4 Pin-Up Portraits using Portable Flash Photography
In this video, Top Pro Eli Infante travels all the way from Texas to capture vintage portrait photography in Bowling Green, Ohio.
5 Quick Tips for Capturing Night Portraits
Portrait photography at night can be tricky, especially when balancing the ambient light with off-camera flash. Here are a few quick tips to easily accomplish on-location lighting at night.
Blending Flash with Ambient Light
Portable Flash Setups for Portrait Photography In this portrait photography video, Ian Spanier uses portable lighting for on-location photography to blend his flash with ambient light.
Capturing Creative Portrait Photography On-Location
Portable Flash Photography Photoshoot with the Manny Ortiz Beauty Dish In this 5-minute outdoor photoshoot, portrait photographer Manny Ortiz demonstrates how to capture on-location beauty portraits using...
How to Balance Flash With Ambient Light for Portraits
Blending Ambient Light and Flash Indoors and Outdoors Lighting for both indoor and outdoor portrait photography doesn't have to be complicated.
Portrait Lighting in Challenging Locations
In this video, Top Pro Ian Spanier is photographing a fly fisherman on location in two on-location settings with challenging lighting conditions.
Colorful & Creative Lighting for Portraits
In this lighting breakdown, photographer Ashley Boring works with a colorful three-light setup using portable flashes and the for a portrait shoot.