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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
After the smartphone revolution, it appeared that the days of the compact camera were done. How wrong we were. It’s true that a few years back, point-and-shoot options were few and far between. There were just a handful of options on the market, and some industry titans even left the market entirely. Despite the long-rumored demise of the compact camera, it seems that photo enthusiasts still desire a dedicated device without the distractions that come with a smartphone.
What is a compact or “point-and-shoot” camera? Just because a camera is “
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Photographer Chrystofer Davis teaches the basics of documentary photography and how to tell a story through your pictures. Build your technical skills by learning about composition, lighting, and editing.
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - Why we preserve photos
6:56 - Finding your purpose
23:18 - Best practices
28:43 - To hunt or fish?
34:51 - Portrait & candid techniques
39:56 - Documenting in studio
46:27 - Studio photo demo
56:14 - Closing thoughts
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Learn how to get the most out of your camera so you always take incredible wildlife and bird photos. Join Matt in the Everglades as he discusses how to set up your camera settings so you never miss the shot.
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Autofocus Settings
3:41 - Spot Metering
4:19 - Shutter Speed
6:03 - Frames Per Second
6:52 - Pro Capture
7:58 - Focal Length, Primes vs. Zooms
9:59 - Putting It All Together/In-Field Example
12:08 - Final Thoughts
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Sony Artisans of Imagery's Andy Katz explores light and how it turns a good photograph into a great photograph. Learn how to see, shape, and control light to enhance mood, depth, and storytelling.
0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Early career
11:10 - Look for interesting light & angles
21:03 - Putting the puzzle together
23:11 - Color to Black & White
25:04 - One camera, one lens
27:00 - Color creates contrast
29:36 - Photographing people & traveling
34:32 - Black & White vs. Color
37:02 - Depth of field
39:22 - Hands & eyes in
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Do you want to preserve the memory of that awesome neighborhood fireworks show? Let's discuss the best ways to try to make a memorable photograph commemorating the event.
Before we get started, let me say that there are many ways to accomplish fireworks photography and no technique is usually worse or better than others. The only thing that really matters as you head home after the show is:
You enjoyed the photographic process.
You are left with a photograph or photographs that you personally enjoy.
You enjoyed the fireworks show!
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Natural light is a more affordable and accessible way to light your portraits, but it can be tough to master. Join Juan in this one-take video, as he shares his top 10 tips for mastering natural light and creating more compelling portrait photographs.
0:00 - Directional Lighting
1:13 - Hand Method
1:50 - Building Bounce
2:55 - Background Ideas
3:55 - Harsh Light
4:44 - Stop Posing Your Models
5:34 - Shoot in the Shade
6:20 - Catch Light
6:59 - The Last Tip
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Stop waiting for the perfect light and start designing it. Photographer and master light painter Susan Magnano goes through her ABCs of light painting. Learn techniques and the tools to start creating images that stand out from the rest.
0:00 - Intro
3:24 - The ABCs of light painting
23:51 - Light painting techniques & tools
36:27 - Creating from scratch
49:32 - Image breakdown
54:04 - Going from capture to creating
55:13 - Recap / Closing
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Looking for a full-frame camera for all your bird photography needs, but aren't looking to go overboard on spending? Matt shares 3 midrange camera options (the Canon R6 III, Nikon Z6 III, and Sony a7 V) for the photographer that is ready to take that next step. Buying a camera at this price point means investing in a system, so Matt will also discuss lens options based on your budget!
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Sensors, Read Out Speeds, Frame Rates
3:12 - Pre-Capture
4:27 - Lenses/How to Choose a Lens
7:34 - Animal Autofocus (Camera & Lenses)
8:
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When choosing binoculars or scopes, a term that should be heavily considered is exit pupil. What is exit pupil, and what does it do? We're often focused on magnification and light gathering capabilities in optics, and these are essential for understanding how optics works, but overall viewing experience shouldn't be discounted.
If you look at any optic at arm's length, you'll see the small pinpoint sized window of light in the center of the eyepiece. Try this with various magnifications, and you'll likely notice a difference in the size of
by Meg Mann · Posted
There are plenty of dads who seem incapable of taking a break, even if you were to drop them off at the beach. We’ve put together a list of gift ideas that will hopefully give them a much-needed reason to take a breath and indulge in that long-awaited trip or vacation.
To Capture
1. FUJIFILM instax WIDE 400 Instant Film Camera
Appeal to nostalgia with FujiFilm’s fresh take on instant film with the
by Luke Rollins · Posted
The market for point-and-shoot cameras is in an interesting place at the moment, with some of the most affordable options available new instead of used. As vintage Y2K-era imagery circulates social media, demand for these old digicams surges, all but erasing the value proposition that caused these old cameras to go viral in the first place. If you're in search of a fun, casual, and budget-friendly digital point-and-shot camera that still brings those retro vibes, B&H carries a range of available new options catering to different needs.
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To wrap up the series, Cliff Pickett makes sharing photos from Lightroom easy. Cliff goes over how to find your best work, curate a collection and automatically publish to a portfolio instantly and automatically.
0:00 - Intro
1:51 - Labeling collections with starting & keywords
13:09 - Sync smart collection on shared link
17:54 - Building a portfolio
24:51 - Sharing portfolio via website with Smugmug
39:00 - Accuracy
45:11 - Automated keywords
49:04 - Aesthetic score
50:16 - Edit guide
58:40 - Legacy
1:01:31 - Full circle
1:14:19 -
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Birds, they’re all around us. If you haven’t paid much attention to them, you’re not alone. But, once you do, you’ll have a hard time stopping. If you haven’t yet dabbled in bird watching, known colloquially as birding, we have just one question. Why not? Birding is the perfect way of partially disconnecting from the digital world we find ourselves in and connecting with nature through observation, and one of the most relaxing pastimes imaginable.
If you’re fascinated by our feathery friends but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered
by John Harris · Posted
It would be foolish to claim that there is only one way to take a portrait, but there are some accepted norms and basic camera settings that you should understand if portraiture is to become your area of photographic interest. Remember though, as you walk down your creative path, that a portrait is more than a headshot, more than a beautiful photo of your subject; it is an opportunity to get to know someone, to have a visual conversation with a person, and to use your photographic skills to pass that understanding of the person on to the
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Recently, the B&H social media video team traveled to the Florida Everglades to film a wildlife and landscape photography series. Matt Matkin led the bird photography segment, sharing his personal approach to capturing birds in action along with a few memorable moments from the experience.
0:00 - Intro
2:43 - Why bird photography in the Everglades
7:29 - Equipment used
9:13 - Bird resources
12:55 - First impressions & tips
25:08 - Camera settings & composition tips
46:14 - Look for other wildlife
47:22 - Camera & lens