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Fashion Film Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes of a Run-and-Gun Fashion Film

Team Westcott
09/04/2019
Lighting Tips
10193
New York City-based photographer/cinematographer Dave Geffin had a challenge – shoot a high-energy fast-moving fashion film in low light and at night, in two distinct locations in Manhattan, without falling...
Dramatic Lighting for Boudoir Photography

Creating Dramatic Boudoir Photography

Jen Rozenbaum
07/02/2019
Lighting Tips
11506
Sometimes a boring, blank space can be the best canvas for creating a portrait. In this case, a moody boudoir portrait. While most boudoir shots are typically in an environment, a simple solid colored wall can...
Behind the Scenes of Bridal Portraits

Emphasizing Details in Bridal Portraits

Will Cadena
06/20/2019
Lighting Tips
13517
Regardless of your client's budget, you can be assured that the wedding dress has been meticulously selected. The bride wants to look as beautiful as possible for this extremely special occasion.
Behind the Scene: Facial Expresssions

How to Get the Best Facial Expressions for Your Portraits

Peter Hurley
06/14/2019
Lighting Tips
11908
Peter Hurley is a master of posing and capturing authentic, flattering facial expressions. He is one of the world’s top headshot photographers and founder of the renowned Headshot Crew.
Tabletop B-Roll BTS

Tabletop and Overhead B-Roll Lighting Tips

Team Westcott
06/11/2019
Lighting Tips
10890
This video was inspired by seeing how some of our favorite content creators have been using in their production workflows. Whether doing an unboxing or creating a cooking channel, compact Flex light are...
Creative Portraits - 1

3 Ways To Use Plexiglass For Creative Portraits

Ashley Boring
06/04/2019
Lighting Tips
17395
As a portrait photographer, it can often be difficult to keep things interesting in the studio. Adding a unique element to your images can help them stand out while also allowing you to have little fun.
Pre-Production Tips

Pre-Production Tips for Small Filmmaking Crews

Team Westcott
05/14/2019
Lighting Tips
8241
Run-and-gun filmmaking is common in the fast-moving commercial and broadcast video industry. The key to pulling off these quick, small crew shoots is by nailing pre-production.
How to Shoot B-Roll with Caleb Wojcik

3 Tips for Shooting Awesome B-Roll

Team Westcott
04/26/2019
Lighting Tips
8723
Caleb Wojcik is a pro at capturing cinematic b-roll in essentially any environment. The San Diego-based filmmaker and educator has a ton of experience shooting different styles of content.
Timeless Portraits - Glyn Dewis

Capturing Timeless Portraits of Veterans

Glyn Dewis
04/04/2019
Lighting Tips
9695
Glyn Dewis is a photographer and best-selling author known for his classic, timeless portraiture. With a fascination for history, Glyn is currently working on an ongoing 1940s-themed project recreating images...
4 Elements of Lighting

Understanding the 4 Elements of Lighting

Team Westcott
02/08/2019
Lighting Tips
18483
The creative gurus behind Muse Storytelling know a thing or two about cinematic lighting. This team of Emmy award-winning filmmakers has hosted hundreds of workshops around the globe and operate the immersive...
Photographing Athletes - Lighting Setup 1

Dramatic Lighting for Photographing Athletes

Hernan Rodriguez
01/07/2019
Lighting Tips
13869
Hernan Rodriguez is a Los Angeles-based celebrity portrait photographer with years of experience photographing athletes, including some of the most recognizable World Champions.
Peter Hurley Headshot - BTS

Professional Lighting for Awesome Headshots

Peter Hurley
11/27/2018
Lighting Tips
10430
Educator, motivator, and headshot master Peter Hurley is known for creating flattering portraits with pristine lighting. To get the most out of each of his client's headshot sessions, Peter developed a...
Lighting for Horror Film

Versatile Lighting for Horror Films

Team Westcott
11/12/2018
Lighting Tips
11487
Working with a small crew or on a tight budget (or both!) can really limit the amount of equipment that you can utilize on set. Finding quick and versatile gear is a big priority to keep the shoot running...
Sal Cincotta - Portrait 6

Tight vs. Wide Angle Lens Portraits

Team Westcott
09/20/2018
Lighting Tips
24328
Sal Cincotta is a noted industry writer, author, educator, and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn to for cutting-edge technical and business insights from leading photographers.
Cross Lighting Setup

How to Create Cross Lighting Like Joel Grimes

Joel Grimes
08/21/2018
Lighting Tips
14491
Renowned photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes is known for creating impeccably clean and stylized lifestyle portraits.
Behind the Scenes - Sal Cincotta & Rapid Box Switch

Fashion Photography with Sal Cincotta and the Rapid Box Switch

Team Westcott
08/02/2018
Lighting Tips
13264
Renowned wedding photographer Sal Cincotta is a noted industry writer, author, educator, and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn to for cutting-edge technical and business insights from...
Improve Your Portraits - Craig Beckta 1

5 Tips to Quickly Improve Your Portraits

Craig Beckta
07/16/2018
Lighting Tips
11042
Halifax-based photography educator Craig Beckta offers an array of useful tips and tricks for capturing amazing images through his successful YouTube channel.
Behind the Scenes

Creating Glamorous High-Key Portraits with Jerry Ghionis

Jerry Ghionis
06/14/2018
Lighting Tips
15295
Jerry Ghionis is widely regarded as one of the top wedding and portrait photographers in the world. Based in both Melbourne and Beverly Hills, Jerry has developed a successful career based on his unique...
Lifestyle Portraits with the Rapid Box Switch

Creating Lifestyle Portraits with the Rapid Box Switch

Joel Grimes
06/07/2018
Lighting Tips
13899
Renowned photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes is known for creating impeccably clean and stylized commercial portraits.
Natural Light Wedding Photography

How to Perfect Natural Light for Stunning Wedding Portraits

Jerry Ghionis
05/21/2018
Lighting Tips
12188
In this video tutorial, Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis utilizes a collapsible reflector to perfect natural light for stunning wedding portraits outdoors.
Wedding Lighting Portrait 3

Run-and-Gun Wedding Lighting

Bob Davis
04/19/2018
Lighting Tips
11937
While shooting on-location in a beautiful cathedral in Ohio, celebrity photographer Bob Davis knew he wanted to make the venue a part of the story.
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