strobe photography Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/strobe-photography Lighting Education for Photographers and Filmmakers Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:05:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://westcottu.com/wp-content/uploads/icon-university.png strobe photography Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/strobe-photography 32 32 How to Get More Portrait Looks from One Location https://westcottu.com/how-to-get-more-portrait-looks-from-one-location Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:55:51 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=157727 Ever find yourself stuck on location, staring at a single spot and wondering how to pull off more than one decent shot? You don’t need a massive set or ten location changes to build a dynamic portfolio, you just need a fresh perspective and reliable light. Photographer Manny Ortiz teamed up with Westcott to show […]

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]]> 157727 How to Pose and Light a Bridal Party (Even in Harsh Sun!) https://westcottu.com/how-to-pose-and-light-a-bridal-party-even-in-harsh-sun Thu, 14 May 2026 10:02:26 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=157559 Capturing the perfect wedding party portrait can be one of the most stressful parts of a wedding day. You have a large group of people, a tight schedule, and lighting that doesn’t always want to cooperate. Most photographers settle for good enough just to get everyone to the reception on time, but Andre Brown has […]

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]]> 157559 Mastering Golden Hour Portraits with Off-Camera Flash https://westcottu.com/mastering-golden-hour-portraits-with-off-camera-flash Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:19:31 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=157194 Mastering Golden Hour Portraits with Off-Camera Flash Golden hour is famous for its warm, flattering glow. It’s soft, it’s dreamy, and it naturally makes portraits look better. But even with beautiful natural light, challenges still pop up. Backgrounds can blow out, shadows can get muddy, and once the sun drops, that magical glow disappears fast. […]

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]]> 157194 Enhancing Window Light Portraits with Flash https://westcottu.com/enhancing-window-light-portraits-with-flash Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:15:35 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=157078 Window light has a timeless beauty that portrait photographers love, but it’s also unpredictable. Westcott Top Pro Photographer Julie Gayler of Little Rock, Arkansas, shows how to take control of that unpredictability. Known for her warm, painterly style, Julie demonstrates how to shape, enhance, and even recreate natural window light using off-camera flash for consistent, beautiful portraits.

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]]> 157078 3 Creative Ways to Use Gels in Portrait Photography https://westcottu.com/3-creative-ways-to-use-gels-in-portrait-photography Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:14:15 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=156995 When you want to capture bold, dramatic portraits, gels unlock a world of creative possibilities. Few tools are as effective or as fun for transforming the mood of an image. In this session, Westcott Top Pro Ashley Boring breaks down lighting setups with gels in an approachable way, showing just how much impact they can […]

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]]> 156995 Go-To Composition & Lighting Tips for Outdoor Portraits Using The FJ200 https://westcottu.com/go-to-composition-lighting-tips-for-outdoor-portraits-using-the-fj200 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:21:44 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=153333 Evaluating the setup for your photo shoot involves a lot of technical details, including light placement and control, as well as the overall composition of the photo. In this tutorial, Westcott Top Pro Photographer Eli Infante utilizes two FJ200 strobes and the Rapid Box Switch Octa-M softbox to emphasize the colors in his surroundings. Eli […]

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