Transform Any Space into a Studio: Sports Portrait Lighting with Jaison Sterling
When it comes to creating dynamic portraits of athletes, you don’t need a fancy studio, just smart lighting and a good game plan.
Stylized Portraits Using the FJ Wireless Flash System
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...
How to Perfect Natural Light for Stunning Wedding Portraits
In this video tutorial, Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis utilizes a collapsible reflector to perfect natural light for stunning wedding portraits outdoors.
How to Capture Pro Boudoir Photography with Natural Light
Boudoir photography is often captured in a studio or home with artificial lighting. But when windows are available and the sun is shining, boudoir photographers can take advantage of natural light.
Controlling Harsh Sunlight for Glamorous Beach Portraits
Beaches are a common location choice for photo shoots. They're beautiful, accessible, and offer plenty of sunlight. Sometimes, a little too much sunlight.
CLOSED: Omega 360 Reflector Giveaway
The is the world's first 15-in-1 lighting tool. Designed by renowned photographer Jerry Ghionis, the Omega 360 combines the effects of a traditional reflector with the luxury of a ring flash effect.
Reflecting Natural Light for Senior Portraits with the Omega Reflector
Capturing professional senior portraits doesn't require expensive lighting equipment, especially when your client wants to shoot on location.
The Essential Guide to Photo Reflectors
Reflectors are the most basic and essential lighting tool for photographers. In this in-depth guide, Team Westcott discusses the basics of photo reflectors, fabric colors and sizes, and when to use them.
How to Photograph Day for Night with Speedlights
Westcott Top Pro portrait photographer Kevin Kubota demonstrates how to shoot with an ND filter to gain the effect of high speed sync, allowing you to shoot day for night with speed lights.
Inspiringly Easy High School Senior Portraits
Westcott Top Pro photographer Kevin Kubota heads to a park near Westcott HQ to capture effortless high school senior portraits with the speedlite modifier.
Controlling the Sun with the Omega Reflector
I was recently in the south of France teaching a workshop to a group of professional photographers. I prepared a class about shooting in natural light and controlling the Sun.
Creating Eye-Catching Portraits with the Eyelighter
This review is courtesy of Canadian portrait photographer and digital artist Nikki Harrison. This is something I have been dying for - for a really LONG time.
Creating Soft Cross-Lighting with Joel Grimes
Successful commercial photographer Joel Grimes is known for creating dramatic lighting setups for eye-catching portraits. One of Joel's go-to setups is soft cross-lighting.
Beauty Portrait Lighting with Hernan Rodriguez
This article is courtesy of celebrity portrait photographer Hernan Rodriguez. Read the full article on Hernan's photography blog.
In-Studio with João Carlos and the Ice Light
This article is courtesy of Westcott Top Pro photographer João Carlos. You can read the full article and see more of João Carlos' portrait photography on his website.
How to Light for a Flixel with James Schmelzer
A living photo, often called a Flixel, is a combination of a still image and of a short video. A Flixel is created by filming a short, high-quality video and editing within the Flixel Cinemagraph software.
Using the Omega Reflector as a Shoot-Through
The Omega Reflector is the world’s first 10-in-1 shoot-through reflector. The 38" x 45" Omega Reflector combines the effect of a traditional reflector with the luxury of a beauty dish and a ring flash.
Adjusting Light Positioning for Portraiture
Joel Grimes, a Westcott Top Pro Elite portrait photographer, creates a stunning overhead beauty shot in this lighting tutorial. Here, he discusses light positioning and how to capture both minimal and dramatic...
How to Assemble the Westcott Eyelighter
Brandon Heiss, lighting educator with Team Westcott, discusses how to assemble the Westcott Eyelighter in this gear guide. The Westcott Eyelighter comes disassembled in its compact travel case.
Real Deal Review: Andrew Foord and the Eyelighter
New Jersey portrait photographer Andrew Foord shot with the innovative Eyelighter reflector in this latest Real Deal Review. The Westcott Eyelighter is the first curved reflector available for portrait...
The History of the Eyelighter with Larry Peters
Westcott, an industry-leading innovator of photo and video lighting products, teamed with photographer Larry Peters in early 2014 to pioneer a unique tool for portrait photography.