Softbox Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/softbox Lighting Education for Photographers and Filmmakers Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:11:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://westcottu.com/wp-content/uploads/icon-university.png Softbox Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/softbox 32 32 Go-To High-Volume Headshot Lighting Setups https://westcottu.com/creating-portrait-setups-with-yaneck-wasiek Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:56:34 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=153049 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 and conferences. With over 12 years of expertise and experience capturing over 6,000 headshots a year, Yaneck explains three go-to workflows and set-ups for […]

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]]> 153049 Capturing Individual and Family Portraits Indoors and Outdoors with Michele Celentano https://westcottu.com/capturing-individual-and-family-portraits-indoors-and-outdoors-with-michele-celentano Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:53:58 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=152926 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 Westcott FJ400, FJ-X2m Universal Wireless Trigger, and a 3×4 softbox with the silver interior. She is also using an Air Direct wireless tethering system by Tether Tools, […]

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]]> 152926 Lighting for Beginners: Off-Camera Flash https://westcottu.com/lighting-for-beginners-off-camera-flash Thu, 15 Sep 2016 19:07:41 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=148880 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 mode. Her shutter speed is set to 1/80, her f-stop is set to f7.1, her ISO is 100, and her white balance is set to ‘flash’. […]

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]]> 148880 Understanding Beauty Lighting with Joel Grimes https://westcottu.com/beauty-lighting-beauty-dish Thu, 07 Jul 2016 13:08:54 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=148602 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-friendly softbox for beauty, fashion, and commercial photography. This ultra­-portable beauty dish directs a soft, clean pattern of light. With a custom-­designed white interior […]

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]]> 148602 Parabolic Modifiers vs. Traditional Octabanks https://westcottu.com/parabolic-modifiers-vs-traditional-octabanks Wed, 24 Feb 2016 21:55:37 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=148231 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 impacts the quality of light in a larger modifier. I had an opportunity to test the Westcott modifier. I wanted to compare it with […]

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]]> 148231 Food Styling Tips for Tasty Images https://westcottu.com/food-styling-tips Wed, 16 Dec 2015 22:26:52 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=148074 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 Steven Hansen is here to lend some useful tips on food styling. A former chef, Hansen has mastered the art of food presentation and his […]

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]]> 148074 Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes https://westcottu.com/choosing-the-right-light-modifier https://westcottu.com/choosing-the-right-light-modifier#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2014 15:13:41 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141599 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 the industry for nearly thirty years and has an immense understanding of light modification for portraiture. When choosing a light modifier, Joel suggests that photographers first […]

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]]> https://westcottu.com/choosing-the-right-light-modifier/feed 1 141599 Photographing Children with the Pocket Box https://westcottu.com/photographing-children-pocket-box Fri, 08 Aug 2014 13:54:37 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141555 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 Basics Pocket Boxes are the simplest tools for modifying your speedlites and flashes. Whether you’re shooting with the flash on a stand or on-camera, Pocket […]

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]]> 141555 Lighting and Post-Production for a Dramatic Headshot https://westcottu.com/lighting-post-production-dramatic-headshot Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:38:35 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141393 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 photographer Andrew Foord uses the 300-watt Strobelite as his overhead key light, modified by an  without diffusion for a specular output. To add dimension to this […]

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]]> 141393 Outdoor Family Portraits https://westcottu.com/outdoor-family-portraits https://westcottu.com/outdoor-family-portraits#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:28:36 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=140755 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 photograph before; Families. My dear friend and fellow shooter Carter Leblanc, and I have been in talks to photograph his family for …. […]

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]]> https://westcottu.com/outdoor-family-portraits/feed 1 140755 Product Photography from Home with Erin Manning https://westcottu.com/product-photography-with-erin-manning Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:54:17 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=140380 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 appealing aspects of any craft or item. Creating these superior images can be done easily in the comfort of your home with simply lighting, a […]

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]]> 140380 Matching Sunlight using HyperSync https://westcottu.com/rooftop-hypersync Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:35:39 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=139293 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 prepares for the photoshoot by determining which direction the sunlight is shining. He wants to place sunlight behind his subject. Not wanting the Detroit skyline to appear dark […]

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]]> 139293 Speedlite Photos for Graduation Photos https://westcottu.com/speedlite-and-pocketbox Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:00:53 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=125281 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 of setup can improve your final images. The Pocket Box Kit comes with three different sizes, […]

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]]> 125281 Seven Tips for Shooting with a Speedlite in a Softbox https://westcottu.com/shooting-with-a-speedlite-and-softbox Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:31:36 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=124054 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 portraits – without making a huge investment in lighting gear. All the photographs in this post were made with just one […]

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]]> 124054 Continuous Lighting Tips with the Spiderlite TD6 https://westcottu.com/continuous-lighting-tips-using-the-spiderlite-td6 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:07:33 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=124077 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 shoots in the studio. He considers the Westcott Spiderlite TD6 as one of his “go-to” lighting options paired with the Westcott […]

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]]> 124077 The Art of Portrait Photography: Part 4 https://westcottu.com/the-art-of-portrait-photography-part-4 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:25:55 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=123255 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 effect on the face, neck and body and can be a very flattering option when photographing women. Notice how her body is angled […]

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]]> 123255 The Art of Portrait Photography: Part 2 https://westcottu.com/michael-corsentino-part-ii-the-art-of-portrait-photography Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:14:23 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=123236 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 determined by the subjects needs and intended use for the image. In this case the subject was a tenured law professor and […]

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]]> 123236 Joel Grimes’ Dramatic Composites with Blake Griffin https://westcottu.com/dramatic-composites-blake-griffin Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:58:00 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=118033 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 location. So Joel opted to photograph Blake on a simple white seamless backdrop, enabling him to composite in more interesting backgrounds in the […]

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