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When working in the studio in most situations, 1/280th of a second flash duration is more than enough to freeze your subject. But sometimes you need to photograph something that is moving much faster; a...

Flash Photography: Front Vs Rear Curtain Sync

Ashley Boring

03/11/2020

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In flash photography, mixing the light trails from constant lighting with the freezing power of a strobe can create a sense of motion and get really cool effects in-camera.

How to Find Your Photography Style

Glyn Dewis

02/07/2020

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Renowned photographer Glyn Dewis is a master at capturing beautiful portraits. His images have a unique style - one that feels all his own and, yet, has been inspired by some of his favorite photographers.

Using Leading Lines to Create Better Compositions

Will Cadena

01/09/2020

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Leading lines are important compositional tools that help photographers draw viewers’ eyes to the main subject in their images. This framing technique is easy to master (especially outdoors) as long as you pay...

How to Create Rembrandt Lighting For Male Portraits

Glyn Dewis

11/18/2019

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Rembrandt lighting is a classic lighting setup that most portrait photographers can master with a little practice. Rembrandt lighting creates a pretty dramatic, timeless look and it can be created with just a...

Capturing Dynamic Fashion Photos with Off-Camera Flash

Will Cadena

09/28/2019

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You don't need a variety of light modifiers or multiple off-camera flash units to capture interesting and dynamic images. In this video, Will Cadena utilizes a single FJ400 Strobe modified by a Rapid Box with...

Emphasizing Details in Bridal Portraits

Will Cadena

06/20/2019

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Regardless of your client's budget, you can be assured that the wedding dress has been meticulously selected. The bride wants to look as beautiful as possible for this extremely special occasion.

Tight vs. Wide Angle Lens Portraits

09/20/2018

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Sal Cincotta is a noted industry writer, author, educator, and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn to for cutting-edge technical and business insights from leading photographers.

How to Create Cross Lighting Like Joel Grimes

08/21/2018

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Renowned photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes is known for creating impeccably clean and stylized lifestyle portraits.

Behind the Scenes - Sal Cincotta & Rapid Box Switch

Fashion Photography with Sal Cincotta and the Rapid Box Switch

08/02/2018

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Renowned wedding photographer Sal Cincotta is a noted industry writer, author, educator, and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn to for cutting-edge technical and business insights from...

5 Tips to Quickly Improve Your Portraits

Craig Beckta

07/16/2018

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Halifax-based photography educator Craig Beckta offers an array of useful tips and tricks for capturing amazing images through his successful YouTube channel.

Using Long Exposure for Creative In-Camera Effects

Ashley Boring

07/03/2018

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There are tons of ways to spice up your images with unique and eye-catching effects created in-camera. This summer, Team Westcott explored playing with sparklers, gels, and long exposure in the Westcott...

Creating Lifestyle Portraits with the Rapid Box Switch

06/07/2018

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Renowned photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes is known for creating impeccably clean and stylized commercial portraits.

Behind the Scenes with Emily Soto and the Rapid Box XL

03/18/2018

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Emily Soto is an internationally renowned fashion photographer based in New York City, New York. Emily's style focuses on romanticism and high-fashion, with dreamy lighting that she creates with a simple Rapid...

Capturing Dramatic Portraits with a Beauty Dish

06/29/2017

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Joel Grimes is renowned for creating clean and dramatic portraits. In this video, Joel demonstrates his two favorite dramatic portrait setups.

Essential Loop Lighting Technique for Speedlite Shooters

05/15/2017

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Loop lighting is an essential lighting technique for portrait photographers. It is easy to create with just a single light source and is flattering on most subjects.

Underexposing the Sky - Hernandez Portrait

Underexposing the Sky for Dramatic Portraits

Matt Hernandez

01/30/2017

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Kentucky sports and senior portrait photographer Matt Hernandez is known for capturing dramatic senior portraits with relatively simple lighting setups.

How to Capture a Shallow Depth of Field in Sunlight

09/07/2016

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Many photographers struggle with overpowering the sun when shooting on bright days. This becomes even more difficult when a shallow depth of field is desired.

Understanding Beauty Lighting with Joel Grimes

07/07/2016

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World-renowned photographer Joel Grimes knows a thing or two about beauty lighting. And that's why he designed the new Rapid Box Beauty Dish.

Location Lighting Using The Rapid Box: Share The Light

Bob Davis

12/29/2015