X-Drop Archives — Westcott University

How to Easily Control the Light and Color Tone on Your Backdrop

02/09/2023

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Photographer Ashley Boring explains how to use the Inverse Square Law to control the color shade of her backdrop. Take a deeper look into the video to see how the shade of the backdrop changes with the light 3...

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Ashley Boring

11/28/2022

Gear Guides

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In this video, Ashley Boring walks you through her process of creating window light in studio. Using two 5'x7' X-Drop backdrops and modified flash, she is able to achieve a photograph that mimics the lighting...

Go-To High-Volume Headshot Lighting Setups

Team Westcott

02/05/2021

Lighting Tips

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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...

Improve Your Lighting During Video Calls at Home Using the Ring Light Kit

Team Westcott

11/13/2020

Gear Guides, Lighting Tips

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Have you been using window light as your main source for video conferencing and virtual interviews? The Bi-Color Ring Light Kit is complete with features to make your work from home virtual meetings stand out.

Create Depth and Control Light with Softbox Grids

How to Create a Mirrored Lighting Effect In-Camera

Using Flash to Mimic Natural Window Light for Portraits

How to Create Multiple Portrait Looks with One Portable Strobe

How to Choose the Best Light Modifiers for Portrait Photography

Mastering Beauty Dish Portraits

Mastering Golden Hour Portraits with Off-Camera Flash

Zeppelin Deep Parabolic: Assembly Tips

The Best Holiday Gifts for Photographers in 2025

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

How to Easily Control the Light and Color Tone on Your Backdrop

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Go-To High-Volume Headshot Lighting Setups

Improve Your Lighting During Video Calls at Home Using the Ring Light Kit

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