How to Capture Senior Portraits Indoors & Outdoors with Off Camera Flash

Level up your senior portrait game! 📸 Join portrait photographer ‪@shootwithray‬ as he takes us on a deep dive into capturing stunning high school senior portraits in two completely different environments: a moody indoor library and a bright, sun-drenched outdoor location. In this tutorial, Ray demonstrates how to use the Westcott FJ250 and FJ400 to transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary shots. You’ll learn how to build a "base template" for indoor settings, how to use creative gels to add a pop of color, and the secret to balancing powerful off-camera flash with high-noon ambient light. What you’ll learn in this video: • How to dial in your camera settings for indoor flash photography. • Creating a "magical" glow effect using the Westcott S18 Mini Flash. • Balancing bright sunlight with the FJ250 for bold outdoor portraits. • Using the FJ-X3 trigger’s "Standby Mode" for a faster workflow. • Adding creative color to your backgrounds using FlexiGels. Gear Used in this Video: FJ250 Touchscreen 250Ws Strobe: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/f... FJ400 II Touchscreen 400Ws Strobe: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/f... FJ-X3 Wireless Flash Trigger: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/f... S18 Mini Flash: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/s... FJ-XR: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/f... Rapid Box Switch Octa-L: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/r... FlexiGels Vivid Pack: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/f... Follow Us Here: Instagram:   / westcottlighting   Facebook:   / westcott.lighting   Twitter:   / westcottco   TikTok:   / westcott_lighting   Subscribe to Westcott Lighting's YouTube channel for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, lighting education, and the latest gear tips from your favorite professional photographers and filmmakers. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:29 - Indoor Base Settings (Aperture & Shutter) 00:56 - One Light Look: The FJ250 Setup 01:38 - test shot 02:19 - 2-Light Setup: Adding a Background Gel 02:44 - Creative 3-Light Setup with Gels 03:40 - Posing & Shooting Through Foreground 05:13 - Transitioning Outdoors: High Sun Tips 07:40 - FJ-X3 Trigger Workflow (Standby Mode) 08:47 - Adding Color to Outdoor Locations 09:55 - Final Recap