Rapid Box Switch Octa M Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/rapid-box-switch-octa-m Lighting Education for Photographers and Filmmakers Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:33:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://westcottu.com/wp-content/uploads/icon-university.png Rapid Box Switch Octa M Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/rapid-box-switch-octa-m 32 32 Pro Tips for Large Family Portraits: Lighting & Posing Group Photos https://westcottu.com/pro-tips-for-large-family-portraits-lighting-posing-group-photos Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:15:29 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=156246 Photographing large families, especially with young children, can be one of the most challenging tasks for any photographer. However, with the right techniques, you can turn this challenge into an opportunity to create stunning, dynamic portraits that your clients will treasure. In this guide, portrait and family photographer Michele Celentano, gives her expert tips for […]

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]]> 156246 Mastering Flash Photography: 5 Lighting Principles for Beginners https://westcottu.com/mastering-flash-photography-5-lighting-principles-for-beginners https://westcottu.com/mastering-flash-photography-5-lighting-principles-for-beginners#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:58:43 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=156211 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, understanding how to control and manipulate light is crucial to capturing stunning images. However, the thought of using flash can be intimidating for many beginners.  […]

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]]> https://westcottu.com/mastering-flash-photography-5-lighting-principles-for-beginners/feed 1 156211 How To Take Team Portraits Outdoors https://westcottu.com/how-to-take-team-portraits-outdoors Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:07:44 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=155948 In this video, Top Pro and Sports Photographer Matt Hernandez breaks down how to take outdoor team portraits in full sun. Using the FJ400 flash with the 45-Degree Deep Focus Reflector, the 7-Foot Silver Interior Umbrella, and Rapid Box Switch Octa-M, he was able to achieve dramatic team soccer photos. Learn how Ashley uses the […]

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]]> 155948 Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes https://westcottu.com/square-softboxes-vs-octa-softboxes Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:10:25 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=155767 In this video, Ashley Boring explains the difference between photographing with an Octa softbox and square softbox using the Rapid Box Switch series. Lighting Gear in Action

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]]> 155767 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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