Softbox Archives — Westcott University

Go-To High-Volume Headshot Lighting Setups

02/05/2021

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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 a...

Capturing Individual and Family Portraits Indoors and Outdoors with Michele Celentano

Michele Celentano

11/20/2020

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In this portrait masters video, photographer Michele Celentano explains her lighting techniques for individuals and family portrait photography. Michele begins with photographing a family of four with the Westc...

Lighting for Beginners: Off-Camera Flash

Erin Manning

09/15/2016

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In this video, photography educator Erin Manning discusses camera settings and lighting for beginners looking to capture quality studio portraits. To capture these headshots, Erin used her camera in manual m...

Understanding Beauty Lighting with Joel Grimes

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. Grimes' 24" Rapid Box Beauty Dish is a collapsible, travel-frie...

Parabolic Modifiers vs. Traditional Octabanks

Team Westcott

02/24/2016

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This article is courtesy of Santa Barbara-based photography educator Tim Meyer. True parabolic modifiers reflect light from a single point into parallel or collimated beams of light. The question is how this...

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Food Styling Tips for Tasty Images

Steve Hansen

12/16/2015

Lighting Tips

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For photographers new to photographing food, food styling may seem a bit daunting. People can make a successful career out of styling food for magazines and blogs. Luckily, Seattle-based food photographer Steve...

Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes

Joel Grimes

08/24/2014

Lighting Tips

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Both new photographers and experienced professionals often question which light modifier is the best choice for each and every photo shoot. World-renowned commercial photographer Joel Grimes has been working in...

Photographing Children with the Pocket Box

Erin Manning

08/08/2014

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Professional photography educator Erin Manning takes the Pocket Box Max modifier for a spin while photographing children at the Toledo Zoo. Constructed with the same materials as larger softboxes, Westcott Basi...

Lighting and Post-Production for a Dramatic Headshot

Team Westcott

07/16/2014

Lighting Tips

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Utilizing a 3-point light setup in studio allows portrait photographers to effectively control the highlights and shadows on his or her subject and background. For this dramatic headshot, New Jersey photographe...

Andrew Tomasino - Family Portraits Final 1

Outdoor Family Portraits

Team Westcott

06/03/2014

Lighting Tips

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Nikon D600, Sigma 35 “Art” lens, ISO 100, 1/200 @ F8 For this blog I wanted to focus on something that everyone can get behind and has most likely been asked to photograp...

Product Photography from Home with Erin Manning

Erin Manning

04/15/2014

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Professional product photography can make all the difference in your success selling crafts and goods online. Quality products are best shown through quality images, which illustrate better detail and more appe...

Matching Sunlight using HyperSync

Jim Schmelzer

10/21/2013

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Midday on top of the Detroit Opera House, Westcott Top Pro and award-winning photographer Jim Schmelzer illustrates how matching sunlight is easily attainable utilizing HyperSync and Westcott lighting . Jim pre...

Speedlite Photos for Graduation Photos

Erin Manning

03/08/2013

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Top Pro Erin Manning from Los Angeles, California uses a and the to create fun Graduation Party photos using a single speedlite. These images proved to be a hit at the party and it shows that a small amount o...

Seven Tips for Shooting with a Speedlite in a Softbox

Rick Sammon

11/14/2012

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This article is courtesy of renowned photograpger and Westcott Top Pro Elite Rick Sammon of Rick Sammon Photography. Got a speedlite? Add a softbox and you are on your way to making some awesome portrait...

Continuous Lighting Tips with the Spiderlite TD6

Terry White

11/12/2012

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Terry White, Professional Photographer and Westcott Top Pro, talks about one of his favorite products - the which offers a continuous lighting solution. He walks through how he uses the Spiderlite TD6 in his s...

The Art of Portrait Photography: Part 4

Michael Corsentino

09/25/2012

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Environmental Portraits Posing singer Melissa Phillippe in front of her piano adds context and helps create a portrait that reflects her passions. Shooting form a position above the subject has a slimming effe...

The Art of Portrait Photography: Part 2

Michael Corsentino

09/11/2012

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Executive & Business Portraits In this executive portrait the goal is the same but the approach is more subdued, formal and professional in nature. The look and feel for any portrait? is generally dete...

Joel Grimes’ Dramatic Composites with Blake Griffin

Joel Grimes

04/12/2012

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When renowned Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes photographed Detroit Piston's basketball star Blake Griffin, he knew he wanted to create a grungy, dramatic set of images despite their pretty standard gym loca...

Creating High-Fashion Portrait Lighting

Getting Started with Newborn Photography | Lighting & Posing Tips

Pro Desk Lighting Setup for Content Creators

Enhancing Window Light Portraits with Flash

Cinematic Lighting for Documentary Interviews

How to Make Flash Look Natural in Outdoor Portraits

3 Creative Ways to Use Gels in Portrait Photography

Understanding a Beauty Dish

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

Go-To High-Volume Headshot Lighting Setups

Capturing Individual and Family Portraits Indoors and Outdoors with Michele Celentano

Lighting for Beginners: Off-Camera Flash

Understanding Beauty Lighting with Joel Grimes

Parabolic Modifiers vs. Traditional Octabanks

Food Styling Tips for Tasty Images

Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes

Photographing Children with the Pocket Box

Lighting and Post-Production for a Dramatic Headshot

Outdoor Family Portraits

Product Photography from Home with Erin Manning

Matching Sunlight using HyperSync

Speedlite Photos for Graduation Photos

Seven Tips for Shooting with a Speedlite in a Softbox

Continuous Lighting Tips with the Spiderlite TD6

The Art of Portrait Photography: Part 4

The Art of Portrait Photography: Part 2

Joel Grimes’ Dramatic Composites with Blake Griffin

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