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Real Deal Review: Zeppelin Deep Parabolic, “Desert Warriors” by Michael Herb

10/22/2014

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Las Vegas concept photographer Michael Herb created this stunning Desert Warriors portrait series in the Nevada desert. While shooting, Michael reviewed the newest addition to the Westcott softbox lineup: the...

Adjusting Light Positioning for Portraiture

Joel Grimes

10/19/2014

Lighting Tips

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Joel Grimes, a Westcott Top Pro Elite portrait photographer, creates a stunning overhead beauty shot in this lighting tutorial. Here, he discusses light positioning and how to capture both minimal and dramatic...

How to Assemble the Westcott Eyelighter

Team Westcott

10/12/2014

Gear Guides

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Brandon Heiss, lighting educator with Team Westcott, discusses how to assemble the Westcott Eyelighter in this gear guide. The Westcott Eyelighter comes disassembled in its compact travel case.

On Location with Justin Van Leeuwen

Justin Van Leeuwen

10/12/2014

Lighting Tips

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On-location in Ottawa, Canada, commercial photographer Justin Van Leeuwen needs to overpower the setting sun for a portrait session. To do this, Justin modifies his strobe with the .

Real Deal Review: Andrew Foord and the Eyelighter

Team Westcott

10/07/2014

Lighting Tips, Reviews

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New Jersey portrait photographer Andrew Foord shot with the innovative Eyelighter reflector in this latest Real Deal Review. The Westcott Eyelighter is the first curved reflector available for portrait...

The History of the Eyelighter with Larry Peters

Team Westcott

10/06/2014

Gear Guides

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Westcott, an industry-leading innovator of photo and video lighting products, teamed with photographer Larry Peters in early 2014 to pioneer a unique tool for portrait photography.

Beauty Portraits with Terry White and the Skylux LED

Terry White

10/06/2014

Lighting Tips

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Adobe expert and photography educator Terry White takes us behind-the-scenes of a beauty photo shoot in his Detroit studio. For this beauty shot, Terry utilizes 3 LEDs to light his subject.

Creating a Living Photo in Fixel’s Cinemagraph Pro

Team Westcott

09/29/2014

Lighting Tips

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Advancement in camera and editing technology have helped create a new form of imaging: animated portraiture. Animated portraits (also called living portraits or flixels) are the mesmerizing combination of...

Increasing Speedlite Power and Efficiency with the Triple Threat

Craig Beckta

09/29/2014

Lighting Tips

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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 of...

Senior Sports Portraits with Matt Hernandez

Matt Hernandez

09/10/2014

Lighting Tips

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This really sets the bar for senior sports portraits. To bring his creative vision to life for this shoot, talented photographer Matt Hernandez needed to completely control his lighting.

Creating a Summer Portrait In Studio with Jim Schmelzer

Jim Schmelzer

09/02/2014

Lighting Tips

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Have you ever wanted to create a warm, summer portrait in unfavorable weather conditions? Photographers, especially those living in northern climates, often can not go outdoors in all seasons to capture images...

On Location with Joao Carlos and the Ice Light

João Carlos

09/01/2014

Lighting Tips, Reviews

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Renowned fashion photographer João Carlos was able to use the Westcott Ice Light for the first time during this photo shoot for Rangefinder Magazine.

Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes

Joel Grimes

08/24/2014

Lighting Tips

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Both new photographers and experienced professionals often question which light modifier is the best choice for each and every photo shoot.

Light Painting with the Ice Light and Barndoors

Team Westcott

08/19/2014

Lighting Tips

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Commercial and editorial automotive photographer Andrew Link uses light painting often to create stunning composite images. Light painting is the technique of using very slow shutter speeds to capture...

Studio Portraiture with the Eyelighter

Jim Schmelzer

08/08/2014

Lighting Tips

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In the Elite Photographic Studio near Detroit, Michigan, Team Westcott goes behind the scenes with renowned photographer Jim Schmelzer to talk studio portraiture with the .

Photographing Children with the Pocket Box

Erin Manning

08/08/2014

Lighting Tips

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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.

Craig Beckta Reviews the 35″ Zeppelin

Craig Beckta

07/23/2014

Reviews

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Halifax portrait photographer Craig Beckta reviews the Westcott Zeppelin Deep Parabolic softbox and the Zeppelin Speedring Bracket for an outdoor portrait session.

Lighting and Post-Production for a Dramatic Headshot

Team Westcott

07/16/2014

Lighting Tips

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Utilizing a 3-point light setup in studio allows portrait photographers to effectively control the highlights and shadows on his or her subject and background.

Mixing Available Light with Artificial Light

Rick Sammon

07/15/2014

Lighting Tips

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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.

Jim Tincher with Zeppelin Para 47 - Look 4

Real Deal Review: Zeppelin Para 47

Team Westcott

07/10/2014

Reviews

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Photographer Jim Tincher of Lexington, Kentucky discusses the features of the Zeppelin Para 47 softbox in this Westcott Real Deal Review.

Balancing Sunlight with Terry White

Terry White

07/07/2014

Lighting Tips

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With over 20 years of experience in the industry, author and educator Terry White takes a photo shoot outside of his Detroit studio to demonstrate the best practices of balancing sunlight for portraits.

Green Screen for Senior Portraits

How to Pose and Light a Bridal Party (Even in Harsh Sun)

How to Master Pet Photography Lighting and Posing

How to Capture Senior Portraits Using Off-Camera Flash

4 Essential Portrait Lighting Patterns

Pro Lighting Tips for Nighttime Portraits

5 Creative Beauty Lighting Techniques

Controlling the Sun with the Omega Reflector

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

Capturing Product Photography With The DigiTent Light Tent

Real Deal Review: Zeppelin Deep Parabolic, “Desert Warriors” by Michael Herb

Adjusting Light Positioning for Portraiture

How to Assemble the Westcott Eyelighter

On Location with Justin Van Leeuwen

Real Deal Review: Andrew Foord and the Eyelighter

The History of the Eyelighter with Larry Peters

Beauty Portraits with Terry White and the Skylux LED

Creating a Living Photo in Fixel’s Cinemagraph Pro

Increasing Speedlite Power and Efficiency with the Triple Threat

Senior Sports Portraits with Matt Hernandez

Creating a Summer Portrait In Studio with Jim Schmelzer

On Location with Joao Carlos and the Ice Light

Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes

Light Painting with the Ice Light and Barndoors

Studio Portraiture with the Eyelighter

Photographing Children with the Pocket Box

Craig Beckta Reviews the 35″ Zeppelin

Lighting and Post-Production for a Dramatic Headshot

Mixing Available Light with Artificial Light

Real Deal Review: Zeppelin Para 47

Balancing Sunlight with Terry White