How to Create Portrait Lighting to Help Tell a Story
Celebrity commercial photographer Ian Spanier began taking photographs at six years old when his parents gave him his first point and shoot camera.
Versatile Lighting for Horror Films
Working with a small crew or on a tight budget (or both!) can really limit the amount of equipment that you can utilize on set. Finding quick and versatile gear is a big priority to keep the shoot running...
Easy Lighting Setup for Action Sports Photo Shoot
Orlando, Florida-based action sports photographer Chris Garrison is a pro at photographing on location. Because he often finds himself shooting in fast-paced environments outdoors, Chris uses quick and compact...
Creating Beauty Lighting with Scrim
When working in the studio, celebrated wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis uses the scrim to create beautiful beauty lighting. Invented over 20 years ago, the Scrim Jim system has evolved to become a go-to...
Creating a Sports Hype Video
Renowned sports photographer Matt Hernandez has always had an interest in shooting video. When the coach of local McCracken County High School football team mentioned a need for a hype video, Matt seized the...
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.
#FilmmakerFriday with the Delivery Men
Introducing #FilmmakerFriday, where you can meet filmmakers that inspire Team Westcott. The Delivery Men is an Austin-based production team comprised of Joe Simon (director and DP), Hussain Pirani (director,...
On Location with the Rapid Box Beauty Dish
This shoot in Sayville, N.Y., involved a last-minute location change. Lauren (the subject) is a chef and owner of a catering hall and market and she was participating in a farm-to-table style fundraiser in...
5 Ways to Use the Scrim Jim DP Kit
Featuring a unique and customizable design, provides the ultimate light control for on-the-go filmmakers, directors of photography, run-and-gun shooters, gaffers, and cinematographers.
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.
CLOSED: Enter to Win a Scrim Jim Kit
Scrim Jim is a complete modular system offering the ultimate light control capabilities for both video and photo. The Scrim Jim frame is constructed of durable aircraft aluminum that sets up in seconds and is...
Modern Beauty Photography with Lou Freeman
Lou Freeman has practiced the art of fashion, glamour, fine interior and product photography for three decades. Her clients are among the most respected and recognized names in America and Europe.
Shooting in Harsh Sunlight
Any good landscape photographer will tell you that you’ll get the best results if you’re up, out, and ready to shoot as the sun is coming up or as the sun is going down.
Behind The Scenes with Hernan Rodriguez
When I saw the Zepplin showcased at this year’s WPPI Convention, my creative juices began brewing on what project I could create to give this bad-boy a run.
Diffusing Harsh Sunlight with Clay Cook
This article is courtesy of Louisville-based fashion photographer Clay Cook. I’ve been there, standing in the middle of a field on a hot day with a scorching sun, mulling back and forth on how to capture a...
Creating a Large Light Source On-Location
Westcott Top Pro and professional commercial photographer Justin Van Leeuwen demonstrates his use of the 7' Parabolic Umbrella and the during an outdoor portrait shoot.
Erik Valind Showcases The Scrim Jim
In this video, photographer Erik Valind discusses the many uses of the Westcott Scrim Jim. Shooting mainly outdoor lifestyle portraits, Erik finds the Scrim Jim to be one of the most versatile tools in his...
Real Deal Review: Scrim Jim
Photographer Melody G. from Virginia had the chance to review the Scrim Jim for us. The , and you can mount a variety of diffusion panels, multiple reflectors, and even full black blockers.
Bruce Dorn: Portraits with Speedlites
Explorer of Light and Westcott Top Pro Elite Bruce Dorn has been teaching techniques for speedlites around the country for years through Canon Live Learning and his own workshops.
Using Diffusion Fast Flags for Portraits
Lan and I decided to shoot a couple of new avatars for ourselves today since the ones we have been using are 3 years old and we don’t really look the same (I’m now a little fatter and a LOT balder, but Lan is...
Diffuse Light and Alter Light using the Scrim Jim
Erik Valind, Professional Photographer and Westcott Top Pro, talks about his favorite product—the Westcott Scrim Jim. He walks you through how he uses each of the Scrim Jim panels to diffuse light and alter...