Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Have you ever struggled to figure out what light modifiers you should use to best match the mood you’re going for? Westcott Lighting Top Pro Ian Spanier joined us at the B&H Event Space for a live, dynamic session breaking down how to choose the right light modifier for any subject, style, or setting.

Sponsored by Westcott

Products mentioned:
-Westcott FJ400 II 400Ws Touchscreen Strobe with FJ Pro AC/DC Battery: bhpho.to/3YYygzR
-Westcott Switch Beauty Dish (24"): bhpho.to/3ZyBVEy
-Westcott Rapid Box Switch Strip Softbox 1 x 3: bhpho.to/49YmVEK
-Westcott 7' Umbrella (Silver): bhpho.to/49XKbTD
-Westcott Apollo Deep Umbrella (Silver, 43"): bhpho.to/4rgYVUy

More from Ian Spanier:
- Instagram: instagram.com/ianspanier
- Website: ianspanier.com

More videos with Ian Spanier:
-Mastering Light: From Camera Flash to Studio Strobes: youtu.be/lLWPALFODhE
-Harness the Power of Natural Light: youtu.be/fi6TOkNPstc
-Behind the Photography Process | From Concept to Delivery: youtu.be/E2J2kakM70I
-10 Images, 10 Stories | A Conversation with Ian Spanier: youtu.be/XenLvPfSVK8

0:00 Intro
1:47 Choosing the right modifier
9:07 Training your brain to think in f-stops
13:51 Working with limited space
16:10 Setting up demo
18:47 Using a beauty disk
42:42 Rapid box
59:43 Using umbrellas

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