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How to take GOOD blurry photos

Learn how to take GOOD blurry photos with intention and style. This guide covers camera settings, motion techniques, and creative tips for adding artistic blur to your portraits.

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Natural Light Photography vs Flash Photography – Which Is Better?

Curious about the difference between natural light photography vs flash photography? This post breaks down the pros and cons of each approach, showing how a simple off-camera flash setup can elevate your portraits with more dimension, control, and polish—while still appreciating the beauty and ease of natural light.

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Using Color to Elevate Your Photography Portraits

Want to make your portraits more creative and eye-catching? This post shows how using gel lighting—especially with complementary colors like teal and orange—can dramatically transform your portraits by adding mood, depth, and visual interest.

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Mask Mode Fashion Portraits Using the FJ400

One of the most underrated features of the Westcott FJ400 is its Mask Mode. It’s typically used in school and sports photography to create a mask around your subject for easy background removal in post-production. But in this video, I’m going to show you how you can create mask mode fashion portraits using the FJ400.

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