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Portait Photo With FJ400 Closer And 6x6 Scrim

Comparing Light Patterns Using Scrim Jim Cine Diffusion

Ashley Boring
05/10/2022
Lighting Tips
5675
Scrims are often considered one of the most versatile modifiers. Because they have convenient removable fabric, scrims can be used as a diffuser, a black block for negative fill, a reflector, or even a net for...
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
5999
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.
Behind the scenes medium portrait shot

3 Ways to Use a Beauty Dish Switch by Manny Ortiz

Manny Ortiz
04/26/2022
Lighting Tips
6569
In this video, portrait photographer Manny Ortiz breaks down three ways to use the Westcott 36” Beauty Dish Switch. The beauty dish was designed to capture both pristine beauty headshots and full-body...

Getting Creative with White Balance

Ashley Boring
02/11/2022
Lighting Tips
4947
Top Pro Photographer, Ashley Boring has an incredible eye for stylizing portraits. In this tutorial, she creates two very unique portraits by changing only the white balance on her camera.
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
6558
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.
BTS using the 200mm lens with the 36” Beauty Dish Switch by Manny Ortiz

Capturing Portraits Using the New 36″ Beauty Dish Switch By Manny Ortiz

Manny Ortiz
10/05/2021
Lighting Tips
6528
Chicago based portrait photographer, Manny Ortiz, has an eye for capturing photos using different focal lengths. After collaborating with Westcott and creating his own branded Beauty Dish Switch, Manny took...
BTS of the FJ400's, deep focus reflector and FJ80 inside the prism

Stylized Portraits Using the FJ Wireless Flash System

Ashley Boring
10/01/2021
Lighting Tips
5875
Stylized portrait shoots open the door for photographers to really use their creativity. In this tutorial with Top Pro and Westcott’s in-house photographer, Ashley Boring, we’ll watch her breakdown a playful...
BTS with 43 Inch Umbrella

Easy Tips to Create 3 Unique Looks in 1 Photo Shoot – Lighting Gear Breakdown

Ashley Boring
07/28/2021
Lighting Tips
4888
Are you looking to create multiple different shots in one photo shoot? In this tutorial, photographer and Top Pro, Ashley Boring, guides you through the lighting breakdown of three different looks from a...
Eyelighter with Deep Umbrella

Portrait Lighting Tips to Avoiding Glare in Glasses

Ashley Boring
07/23/2021
Lighting Tips
9137
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...

Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone As A Photographer

Ashley Boring
06/24/2021
Lighting Tips
6175
Your comfort zone provides you with a lot of great values when you’re in the groove of progress and success. It’s safe. It’s reliable. It gives you no reason to try new things.

Using Photography Gels On Location with the FJ80 Touchscreen Speedlight

Ashley Boring
01/22/2021
Lighting Tips
7341
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.
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