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How to Create Depth with Color Gels on the Pro Light Mods

James Quantz, Jr.
05/17/2023
Lighting Tips
2899
In this video, James Quantz uses color gels and Pro Light Mods to create depth and contrast in this photo shoot. Pro Light Mods are designed to fit the Westcott Rapid Box Switch and third-party softboxes.

Two Ways to Use Gels In Studio

Ashley Boring
04/20/2023
Lighting Tips
3473
In this video, Ashley Boring breaks down two setups using gels on your strobe. Using the FlexiGels for the FJ400 strobe, she captures creative portraits in studio!

Using Gels and Hard Light in Studio

Eli Infante
04/11/2023
Lighting Tips
3480
In this video, Eli Infante is in the studio breaking down how to use hard lighting & gels to create incredible fashion portraits!

Sports Action Photography | Tips & Tricks

Matt Hernandez
04/05/2023
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In this video, sports photographer Matt Hernandez breaks down his process to capturing action shots for athletes.   Lighting Gear in Action

Creating In-Camera Lighting Effects for Your Videos

Jonathan Thorpe
03/29/2023
Lighting Tips
2359
In this video, commercial photographer and director Jonathan Thorpe shows you how to use practical lighting techniques in your video work.

Creating Beauty Portraits with Hard Light

Lindsay Adler
02/28/2023
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3649
In this video, fashion photographer Lindsay Adler walks you through capturing stunning beauty portraits using the Optical Spot. Shooting beauty portraits often times involves understanding the use of tight...

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

Ashley Boring
02/09/2023
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3903
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...
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How to Use a Speedlight for Portraits

Ashley Boring
01/24/2023
Lighting Tips
3938
There are a lot of great benefits to using a speedlight  on camera. It's a quick and easy way to add light to your scene. Using a speedlight on camera is ideal for situations where you are constantly on the...

How to Create Window Light in Studio

Ashley Boring
11/28/2022
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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...

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

Ashley Boring
11/25/2022
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7731
In this video, Ashley Boring explains the difference between photographing with an Octa softbox and square softbox using the Rapid Box Switch series. Lighting Gear in Action
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Creating High-Fashion Portrait Lighting

Hernan Rodriguez
10/21/2022
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In this portrait photography video, Top Pro Hernan Rodriguez sets up two different lighting scenarios to demonstrate how impactful artificial lighting can be for high-end fashion photography.
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Retro Photo Shoot using High-Speed Sync with the FJ-X3 Trigger

Eli Infante
10/13/2022
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In this video, Top Pro Eli Infante walks you through a retro-themed photo shoot using the FJ-X3 Trigger. At this on-location portrait shoot, Eli demonstrates how quick and convenient communicating with an FJ...

Taking Your Photo Studio On-Location

Ashley Boring
08/30/2022
Lighting Tips
5381
In this video, Ashley Boring walks you through a creative on-location photoshoot bringing her studio setup outdoors. Inspired by floral themed shoots, Ashley captures unique portraits in a natural park.

4 Pin-Up Portraits using Portable Flash Photography

Eli Infante
08/19/2022
Lighting Tips
6544
In this video, Top Pro Eli Infante travels all the way from Texas to capture vintage portrait photography in Bowling Green, Ohio.
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5 Quick Tips for Capturing Night Portraits

Ashley Boring
08/12/2022
Lighting Tips
5708
Portrait photography at night can be tricky, especially when balancing the ambient light with off-camera flash. Here are a few quick tips to easily accomplish on-location lighting at night.

Lighting Dynamic Portraits for an Album Cover

Ian Spanier
08/04/2022
Lighting Tips
5017
Portable On-Location Setups for Portrait Photography In this video, Top Pro Ian Spanier captures seamless portraits on-location using a two-light setup and the portable X-Drop Pro backdrop system.
Behind the scenes using the FJ200 and 24" Deep Umbrella

Blending Flash with Ambient Light

Ian Spanier
07/28/2022
Lighting Tips
5152
Portable Flash Setups for Portrait Photography In this portrait photography video, Ian Spanier uses portable lighting for on-location photography to blend his flash with ambient light.
Comparing the Eyelighter 3 Reflective Surfaces

How to Photograph Beauty Portraits Using the Eyelighter 3

Ashley Boring
07/14/2022
Lighting Tips
6165
Photographing Single Light Portraits with the Eyelighter 3's Three Reflective Surfaces In this video, Ashley Boring walks you through a single-light portrait photography shoot using the Eyelighter 3.
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Capturing Creative Portrait Photography On-Location

Manny Ortiz
06/24/2022
Lighting Tips
5031
Portable Flash Photography Photoshoot with the Manny Ortiz Beauty Dish In this 5-minute outdoor photoshoot, portrait photographer Manny Ortiz demonstrates how to capture on-location beauty portraits using...
indoor portrait photography blending artificial lighting with ambient light

How to Balance Flash With Ambient Light for Portraits

Ashley Boring
06/10/2022
Lighting Tips
7544
Blending Ambient Light and Flash Indoors and Outdoors Lighting for both indoor and outdoor portrait photography doesn't have to be complicated.

Portrait Lighting in Challenging Locations

Ian Spanier
05/31/2022
Gear Guides
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In this video, Top Pro Ian Spanier is photographing a fly fisherman on location in two on-location settings with challenging lighting conditions.
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