Traveling light is becoming a priority for me with my camera gear, particularly once you realize how much difference good equipment makes to an image. With the Westcott Rapid Box Softbox, I was able to get the best of both worlds: a soft fill light for portraits which is lightweight and easy to carry. First, a bit about the need for a softbox for travel. People love shots of beautiful sunsets and gorgeous beaches, and love photos of themselves, friends or family experiencing them. However, they oftentimes find that they are in darkness as they find it difficult to expose both the backgrounds and the subjects properly. To properly expose…


