Craig Beckta is a photographer, videographer, and producer based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Craig is best known for his educational video tutorials available on his popular YouTube account. He has produced videos for well-regarded brands including Zeiss, Phase One, and Datacolor. Craig recently co-hosted a successful portrait lighting workshop with world-renowned photographer Peter Hurley. Craig is also a guest writer for popular photography educational site SLR Lounge. 

Lighting is one of the best tools we have to sculpt someones face and emphasize their best features. With one camera, one lens, and one light, you can create images that have the ability to inspire millions of people around the world. There is a greatness and uniqueness in you, and all you have to do is find your unique voice. Creativity isn’t something limited to the lucky ones among us. It is available to anyone who chooses to claim it. My goal is to inspire you and motivate you, to go out and create something magical…

Craig Beckta's Favorite Westcott Gear:

Zeppelin Deep Parabolic Softbox (35-in.)
Zeppelin Deep Parabolic Softbox (35")

3730

Rapid Box Octa XL/XXL for Studio Lights
Rapid Box Octa XL/XXL for Studio Lights

2041S
 

Articles by Craig Beckta

Improve Your Portraits - Craig Beckta 1

5 Tips to Quickly Improve Your Portraits

Craig Beckta
Lighting Tips
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Halifax-based photography educator Craig Beckta offers an array of useful tips and tricks for capturing amazing images through his successful YouTube channel. Recently, Craig shared with us his top five tips to improve your portraits in any location... 1. Use off-camera flash. Using off-camera flash allows you to precisely control the direction of your lighting and where your shadows fall.
Studio Fashion Photography Portrait 1

The Must-Have Modifier for Studio Fashion Photography

Craig Beckta
Lighting Tips
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In Westcott Top Pro photographer Craig Beckta's latest behind-the-scenes video, he gives us a fantastic view of his studio fashion photography setup. For this photo shoot, Craig utilizes a 35" Zeppelin Deep Parabolic softbox to modify his strobe. This setup creates a beautiful wraparound output, which is essential for high-key studio fashion photography.
Shooting with Two Speedlites

The Advantages of Shooting with 2 Speedlites

Craig Beckta
Lighting Tips
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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 dual shoe mount bracket is compatible with virtually all speedlites and is designed to give photographers effortless access to their speedlites' control screens.
Modifying a Key Light with a Parabolic Umbrella

Modifying a Key Light on a Budget

Craig Beckta
Lighting Tips
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Canadian portrait photographer Craig Beckta used a wraparound key light setup for this portrait. While it can often be expensive to create large key light source in-studio, Craig decided to use an affordable Westcott 7' Parabolic Umbrella. These large modifiers are available in reflective white, reflective silver, white shoot-through versions. Here, Craig uses the reflective silver umbrella.
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Behind the Scenes with Craig Beckta and the Zeppelin

Craig Beckta
Lighting Tips
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On-location in Halifax, Canadian portrait photographer Craig Beckta used the to modify his strobe for this beautiful sunset photo shoot. Craig uses this modifier as a fill light to fill in the shadows from the bright sun. To do this, Craig utilizes both of the Zeppelin Parabolic's diffusion panels (a 1-stop outer panel and a 1-stop inner panel with a 2-stop center dot).