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#Tog Tuesday: Lighting Spill Differences

benmarckel — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:19:41 +0000

Posted in Lighting Theories Quick Tips University

Umbrella are a quick and easy - not to mention affordable - way to produce soft light. One of the main differences between an umbrella and a softbox though, is their ability to control where that soft light spills. Or more precisely where the light goes and where it doesn't. Lets walk through a couple different kinds of umbrellas and what kind of spill you can expect when using each.

#Tog Tuesday: One PocketBox & Reflector

benmarckel — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:09:20 +0000

Posted in Fashion and Portrait Photography Quick Tips Strobist and Outdoor Photography University

It's amazing how many different looks you can get out of single modifier. Whether it be a giant expensive softbox or super affordable little PocketBox. Light is still light after all and when we are in control the outcomes are limitless. I recently had the opportunity to shoot with a the new PocketBox that just came out designed by Erin Manning. At first look the box seemed straight forward enough, pop it on camera to soften the light a little and be done with it. After getting to really play around with it I think you'll be surprised by the diverse images we walked away with.

Todd Mizomi: What's in my gear bag - Westcott Apollo Strip and Orb

benmarckel — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:34:00 +0000

Posted in Quick Tips Strobist and Outdoor Photography University

How I packed the Think Tank Photo Airport Security 2.0 Rolling Camera Bag for two model photoshoots in Tokyo this past December. Was able to fit an entire Strobist studio setup in one rolling camera case. For behind the scenes info about our shoots, visit our blog.

Joel Grimes: Fashion Shoot with Softboxes, Grids and Octabank

benmarckel — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:14:05 +0000

Posted in Fashion and Portrait Photography University

Joel Grimes is on a shoot with Aimee. Watch and see his setups and amazing final images.

Clay Blackmore: Portrait Shoot using Spiderlite TD3 and Parabolic Umbrella

bcorwin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:47:18 +0000

Posted in Fashion and Portrait Photography Quick Tips University

Clay Blackmore shooting a portrait using a Spiderlite TD3 and Silver Parabolic Umbrella.

Clay Blackmore: Outdoor Shoot using Speedlite on Location

bcorwin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:38:09 +0000

Posted in Quick Tips Strobist and Outdoor Photography University

Clay Blackmore shooting at night with Speedlite on Location

Clay Blackmore: Portrait Shoot using Diffuser and Reflector

bcorwin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:20:30 +0000

Posted in Fashion and Portrait Photography Quick Tips University

Clay Blackmore shoots a portrait using a 2-Stop Diffuser and Reflector.

Joel Grimes: Product Shoot with Octabank, Softbox and Grids

benmarckel — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:58:00 +0000

Posted in Digital and Creatives Fashion and Portrait Photography University

Hyperice is getting ready launch their product, so for some promotional images I got to photograph Blake Griffin from the LA Clippers. I had a great time with this one and am very happy with the way it turned out.

Clay Blackmore: Outdoor Portrait Shoot using Reflectors

bcorwin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:43:22 +0000

Posted in Digital and Creatives Fashion and Portrait Photography Quick Tips University

Clay Blackmore shooting an outdoor portrait with multiple reflectors.

Clay Blackmore: Portrait Shoot using Spiderlite TD5, Spiderlite TD3, Softbox and Reflector

bcorwin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:21:53 +0000

Posted in Fashion and Portrait Photography Quick Tips University

Clay Blackmore shooting a portrait with Spiderlite TD5, Spiderlite TD3, softboxes and reflector.

Clay Blackmore: Wedding Shoot using Spiderlite TD5, Spiderlite TD3, Softboxes and Reflector

bcorwin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:27:59 +0000

Posted in Quick Tips Seniors and Wedding Photography University

Clay Blackmore shooting a wedding with two Spiderlite TD5 units, one Spiderlite TD3, multiple softboxes and a reflector.

Product Review: Jared Polin on the Spiderlite TD6

benmarckel — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:01:11 +0000

Posted in Lighting Product Reviews

I have been using and loving my Westcott Spiderlite TD6's for almost six months now. They are bright, powerful, clean and consistant. They give out the same clean 5500 degree kelvin temperatures hour after hour. People always want to know why would you use continuos lights vs strobes. The answer is I have both, I use these [...]

Clay Blackmore: Portrait Shoot using Apollo

bcorwin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:18:08 +0000

Posted in Fashion and Portrait Photography Quick Tips University

Clay Blackmore shooting a portrait using an Apollo.

#Tog Tuesday: New Day, New City - Let's go shoot...but where?

benmarckel — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:10:11 +0000

Posted in Lighting Theories Quick Tips University

This post was written by Westcott Ambassador Erik Valind. Whether your in a new city or just want explore your own for new locations that you haven’t found yet, there are a number of ways to go about it. For starters, the internet is chalk full of great resources if you just know where to [...]

Clay Blackmore: Portrait Shoot using Spiderlite TD5 and Softbox

benmarckel — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:28:42 +0000

Posted in Fashion and Portrait Photography Quick Tips University

Clay Blackmore takes a picture of Joan Rivers with two Spiderlite TD5 units and softboxes.

Attic Fire: Commercial Shoot using Umbrellas

benmarckel — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:42:38 +0000

Posted in Commercial and Product Photography Quick Tips University

Attic Fire shoots indoors for a commercial job while using multiple umbrellas.

#Tog Tuesday: Fast Photos at Home

benmarckel — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:28:43 +0000

Posted in Enthusiast Photography Quick Tips University

Would you like to take a quick photograph at home and make it look professional? That’s exactly what I did one afternoon with one of my favorite teenagers, Gianina. She needed a headshot right away for a potential acting role and wanted something with a little more serious than the bright, cheery, natural-light images we had taken in the past.

Dawnn Wiesinger: Studio Portrait Shoot with TD5

benmarckel — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:16:19 +0000

Posted in Children and Baby Photography Quick Tips University

Dawnn creates images that are light, pure, honest, whimsical and full of beautiful color. This is an example of a shoot using natural light combined with the daylight power of the Spiderlite TD5.

Shootout Photo Gallery from Photoshop World DC 2012

benmarckel — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:10:13 +0000

Posted in Blog Photo Galleries

Erik Valind: Studio Portrait Shoot with Spiderlite TD6 and Modern Vintage Backdrop

benmarckel — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:50:49 +0000

Posted in Fashion and Portrait Photography Quick Tips University

Westcott was working to launch six new backdrops to the Westcott Modern Vintage line. In doing so, we decided to work with Erik Valind to put together a photoshoot featuring the backdrops.

Can't Beat the Octabank

benmarckel — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:29:00 +0000

Posted in Testimonials University

You can’t beat the consistency of the 5’ Octabank. When I need a soft and even exposure on my subject, this is my go to light modifier. It delivers a beautiful quality of light and keeps me from worrying about hotspots or unwanted fall off around the edges. ~ Erik Valind

The Octabank is Invaluable

benmarckel — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:29:00 +0000

Posted in Testimonials University

I still find this Octabank invaluable. On location, it give such beautiful wraparound light. During Lookbook and catalog sheets not only does your gear look impressive, but the images wow the client. ~ Courtney Dailey