Portrait Setup Archives — Westcott University

How to Master Flash Photography in 4 Easy Steps

10/09/2026

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You take a photo with flash. Your subject is too bright, the background is too dark, and suddenly you’re not sure which setting to change. Sound familiar? The way forward is simpler than you might think.

4 Essential Portrait Lighting Patterns

Jake Collins

03/26/2026

Lighting Tips

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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.

Portrait Lighting & Posing Techniques: An In-Depth Tutorial Guide with Jerry Ghionis

Jerry Ghionis

07/14/2025

Lighting Tips

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Over the course of 60 minutes, this lighting tutorial will show how Jerry sculpts light with the Ice Light 3, draws out emotion through subtle direction, and builds dynamic compositions that work for...

Transform Any Space into a Studio: Sports Portrait Lighting with Jaison Sterling

Jaison Sterling

05/30/2025

Lighting Tips

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When it comes to creating dynamic portraits of athletes, you don’t need a fancy studio, just smart lighting and a good game plan.

Go-To High-Volume Headshot Lighting Setups

Team Westcott

02/05/2021

Lighting Tips

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In this portrait photography video, Yaneck Wasiek, Westcott Top Pro and Founder of Wasio Faces, explains how he approaches individual headshot sessions and how to capture high-volume photos at business events...

45º/45º Lighting

How to Choose the Best Softbox Size for Portrait Photography

How to Master Flash Photography in 4 Easy Steps

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

Using the Omega Reflector as a Shoot-Through

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 Master Flash Photography in 4 Easy Steps

4 Essential Portrait Lighting Patterns

Portrait Lighting & Posing Techniques: An In-Depth Tutorial Guide with Jerry Ghionis

Transform Any Space into a Studio: Sports Portrait Lighting with Jaison Sterling

Go-To High-Volume Headshot Lighting Setups

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