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While shooting on a roof top in Ottawa, Canada, Top Pro lifestyle photographer Justin Van Leeuwen experiments with diffusion and modification options to best overpower the sun to capture the best portraits of h...

Capturing Professional Portraits in a Tiny Studio

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While some photographers may be fortunate enough to own adequate or large studio space, many photographers and photography enthusiasts must learn to shoot in whatever space is available. This space may often be...

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Real Deal Review: Quick Portraits with the Rapid Box Duo

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Chillicothe, Ohio photographer Matt Dat reviews the Westcott Rapid Box Duo speedlite modifier in the latest Real Deal Review. The Rapid Box Duo is an easy-to-use speedlite modifier for photographers that...

Speedlite Portraits with the Rapid Box Duo

Justin Van Leeuwen

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Canon 5D3, Canon 100 f/2.8 L IS Macro, ISO 200, 1/200th f/5.6 – Rapid Box Duo, 28” Apollo Softbox, 50” Apollo Softbox It's a documented fact that I'm a big fan of the 26” Rapidbox, so when I realized they h...

The Advantages of Shooting with 2 Speedlites

Craig Beckta

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The Rapid Box Duo features the same instant setup and durable framework as the original Rapid Boxes, with the added ability to mount dual speedlites to the rear of the box. The Rapid Box Duo's fully-adjustable ...

How To Balance Daylight On-The-Go

Erin Manning

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When photographing children outside, it is often hard balancing daylight midday. Children are constantly on-the-go, making it hard to place typical modifiers and light stands in a single place. To fill in shado...

CLOSED: Rapid Box Duo Sweepstakes

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The Rapid Box Duo is the latest addition to Westcott's popular speedlite softbox line. This portable modifier gives photographers the ability to attach up to 2 speedlites via a fully-adjustable rear-mounted double shoe mount bracket. The Rapid Box Duo features durable construction, highly-reflective interior, optional inner and outer diffusion, and umbrella-style framework. A grid is also availble seperately for more controlled output.

Increasing Speedlite Power and Efficiency with the Triple Threat

Craig Beckta

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Canadian portrait photographer Craig Beckta utilizes the Westcott bracket and a 7' during this foggy portrait session. The bracket is a useful tool for portrait photographers as it allows of the mounting ...

#speedlitesweepstakes

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Enter to win a Westcott Speedlite ProGrip Umbrella Kit and a Speedlite Rental from Lens Pro To Go! Entry open from Monday, August 25th 2014 at 12:00 pm EST to Sunday, August 31st 2014 at 11:59 pm EST. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Photographing Children with the Pocket Box

Erin Manning

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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...

How to Control Reflection when Shooting Through a Window

Bob Davis

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Top Pro Elite Photographer Bob Davis heads to the streets of the big city to get great fashion shots in the rain and through a window. Shooting through a window can be a difficult task due to reflections. Corre...

On-the-Go Lighting for Street Photography

Bob Davis

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Join Top Pro Elite Photographer Bob Davis as he heads to the streets of the New York City to during a rainy modern fashion photo shoot. Bob Davis uses the Bob and Dawn Davis Perfect Pair Kit by Westcott in this...

Ben Weatherston Real Deal Review – Westcott Triple Threat by .

Real Deal Review: Westcott Triple Threat Speedlite Bracket

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Photographer Ben Weatherston reviews the Westcott Triple Threat with a 7 foot parabolic umbrella, and a diffusion front panel for this week's Real Deal Review. The Triple Threat is a speedlite accessory that...

Wedding Photography Lighting Tips: Part 2

Jim Schmelzer

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Westcott Top Pro Jim Schmelzer continues his wedding photography lighting tips from Part 1 at the church. Here, Jim will bring in his bride and groom to start shooting beautiful images. Jim was using the in th...

Kelli Dailey Real Deal Review – The Rapid Box by .

Real Deal Review: The Rapid Box Speedlite System

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Photographer Kelli D. from West Virginia had the chance to review the Rapid Box Speedlite System for us in this week’s Real Deal Review. The Rapid Box features a very quick setup, along with a gorgeous output o...

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Real Deal Review: 50″ Mega Apollo Modifier

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Watch Charles E. from New York as he reviews the 50" Mega JS Apollo for this week's Real Deal Review. The 50" Mega Apollo is the largest in the Apollo Series and like the others is built on an umbrella shaft fo...

Speedlite Photos for Graduation Photos

Erin Manning

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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...

Real Deal Review: Perfect Pair Light Modifier Kit

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Photographer Patrick F. from The Woodlands, TX reviews the Bob and Dawn Davis Perfect Pair Kit in this week’s Real Deal Review. The Perfect Pair Kit includes two lights. The first light is the Medium Apollo...

Using a 7′ Umbrella for Portraits

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Some people use umbrellas all the time. Reflective, shoot through, they just love the spill and shape of the light that comes out of them. For me, I like the control I get out of softboxes, strip lights, and oc...

Seven Tips for Shooting with a Speedlite in a Softbox

Rick Sammon