Rick Sammon is one of the most active photographers on the planet. The dude just can’t sit still!

Rick has published 36 paper books, including Secrets of HDR Photography, Exploring the Light, and Digital Photography Secrets. His books, Flying Flowers, won the coveted Golden Light Award, and Hide and See Under the Sea won the Ben Franklin Award.

He is also a leader in iPad and iPhone photography apps. His apps include: Rick Sammon’s Light It! – a collection of live-action movies that show Rick’s basic lighting techniques, Rick Sammon’s iHDR – an interactive iPad app that shows the user the wonders of HDR photography, and Rick Sammon’s 24/7 Photo Buffet – an e-book that offers 24/7 access to Rick’s best photo tips, tricks and techniques. (iPhone and iPad versions available)

Rick, who has photographed in almost 100 countries around the world, gives more than two-dozen photography workshops (including private workshops) and presentations around the world each year. He hosts several classes on kelbytraining.com and has a three-day class on creativeLive.com.He also co-founded the Digital Photography Experience podcast with Juan Pons.

Rick, who has been nominated for the Photoshop Hall of Fame, is considered one of today’s top digital-imaging experts, cutting through lots of “Photoshop-speak”, making it fun, easy and rewarding to work and play in the digital darkroom.

When asked about his photo specialty, Rick says, “My specialty is not specializing.”

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Mixing Available Light with Artificial Light

Westcott Top Pro Rick Sammon is not only a renowned photographer, but is also the author of over 36 books, winning both the Golden Light Award and the Ben Franklin Award. A talented educator, Rick is the leader in mobile photography apps and hosts an array for photography workshops and presentations worldwide every year.
Rick Sammon - Ice Light

Using the Ice Light for Shooting in a Small Space

Shooting in any type of small space can be difficult, especially in a vehicle. Lighting is key in creating beautiful portraits, but shooting softboxes and speedlites isn't an option when you are confined to a small area. Renowned  photographer and Top Pro Rick Sammon discusses how to utilize the Westcott Ice Light in this portrait shoot for proper lighting without large equipment.
Dimension with the Rapid Box

Using the Rapid Box to Create Depth and Dimension

In this Westcott video, Top Pro Elite Rick Sammon discusses the dimension and depth that proper lighting can create in portraits. As Sammon states, "light illuminates, shadows define". He uses the Westcott Rapid Box shining from a 2 o'clock position, slightly above eye-level, onto his subject.

Quick Tip: Using a Reflector Outdoors

Join Top Pro Elite Photographer Rick Sammon as he explains when it would be appropriate to use a 5-in-1 Westcott Basics Reflector. See a visual demonstration between a silver and gold reflector, as well as ambient light in this video. Westcott reflectors come in a variety of fabrics and sizes.
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Seven Tips for Shooting with a Speedlite in a Softbox

This article is courtesy of renowned photograpger and Westcott Top Pro Elite Rick Sammon of Rick Sammon Photography. Got a speedlite? Add a softbox and you are on your way to making some awesome portraits - without making a huge investment in lighting gear. All the photographs in this post were made with just one Canon Speedlite in a softbox.