Solix Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/solix Lighting Education for Photographers and Filmmakers Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:13:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://westcottu.com/wp-content/uploads/icon-university.png Solix Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/solix 32 32 How to Create an Easy One Light Portrait https://westcottu.com/how-to-create-an-easy-one-light-portrait Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:11:19 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=152554 Celebrity fashion photographer Ian Spanier began taking photographs at six years old when his parents gave him his first point-and-shoot camera. After majoring in photography in college, Ian worked in publishing as an editor, but making pictures never left him. Since re-entering the photography industry, Ian has mastered portrait lighting. For this setup, Ian wanted […]

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]]> 152554 Creating Dramatic Boudoir Photography https://westcottu.com/dramatic-boudoir-photography https://westcottu.com/dramatic-boudoir-photography#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2019 21:37:47 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=152102 Sometimes a boring, blank space can be the best canvas for creating a portrait. In this case, a moody boudoir portrait. While most boudoir shots are typically in an environment, a simple solid colored wall can be a great place to show off your subject without any distractions. For this shoot, master boudoir photographer and […]

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]]> https://westcottu.com/dramatic-boudoir-photography/feed 1 152102 3 Ways To Use Plexiglass For Creative Portraits https://westcottu.com/3-way-to-take-creative-portraits Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:30:44 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=151877 As a portrait photographer, it can often be difficult to keep things interesting in the studio. Adding a unique element to your images can help them stand out while also allowing you to have little fun. The unique element that I added for my most recent shoot was just a simple piece of plexiglass. Here […]

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]]> 151877 Capturing Timeless Portraits of Veterans https://westcottu.com/capturing-timeless-portraits-of-veterans Thu, 04 Apr 2019 18:31:01 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=151736 Glyn Dewis is a photographer and best-selling author known for his classic, timeless portraiture. With a fascination for history, Glyn is currently working on an ongoing 1940s-themed project recreating images depicting both military and civilian life. Due to his extensive experience in this field, Glyn has fantastic knowledge on how to properly interact with his […]

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]]> 151736 Dramatic Lighting for Photographing Athletes https://westcottu.com/lighting-photographing-athletes Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:07:51 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=151659 Hernan Rodriguez is a Los Angeles-based celebrity portrait photographer with years of experience photographing athletes, including some of the most recognizable World Champions. Hernan is a true artist and he takes lighting very seriously. His dramatic imagery often requires multiple lights and modifiers, but we wanted to see just what he could create with a […]

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]]> 151659 Easy Lighting Setups for Boudoir Photography https://westcottu.com/easy-lighting-for-boudoir-photography https://westcottu.com/easy-lighting-for-boudoir-photography#comments Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:16:00 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=150554 When shooting boudoir photography, having a go-to lighting setup is key to flattering your subjects. A simple 2-light setup allows photographers to use shadows and highlights to accentuate bone structure, build curves, and shape the body. In this video tutorial, New York-based boudoir photographer Jen Rozenbaum demonstrates how to use a compact 1 and 2-light […]

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]]> https://westcottu.com/easy-lighting-for-boudoir-photography/feed 2 150554 Creating Cinematic Sports Photography https://westcottu.com/cinematic-photography-solix Wed, 15 Nov 2017 21:02:38 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=150507 Matt Hernandez began his career as an award-winning graphic artist in his home state of Kentucky. After discovering a passion for photography, Matt combined his experience in design with his appreciate of sports to create an amazing portfolio of cinematic and precise sports images that stand out. Now one of the country’s premier sports photographers, Matt has built a signature style of lighting that turns a standard team photo into an […]

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