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by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Like the 5D series before it, Canon’s R5 line is an exceptionally versatile camera platform that can excel in plenty of shooting scenarios. Combine that versatility with professional ergonomics and you have a go-to camera for plenty of photographers. Wedding and portrait photographers in particular can find a lot to love about the system and the EOS R5 Mark II only makes things better. High-resolution stills, advanced autofocus,
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Sony Artisan of Imagery Brooke Shaden can sum up her career with this sentence: "Here's a weird thing that I did!" She implores photographers, filmmakers, and artists of all kinds to get uncomfortable when creating works of art. Watch this B&H Event Space video and learn her approach and step-by-step process for her self-portraiture.
0:00 - In This Talk
2:25 - Shaden's Artwork
11:15 - Technique
14:46 - Impact and Purpose
30:58 - Visual Storytelling
38:05 - Bravery and Belief
45:51 - Final Thoughts
by Cory Rice · Posted
by Allan Weitz · Posted
Pentax has announced the latest addition to its next-generation Star series prime lens family—the HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW. Designed for use with all full-frame and APS-C format, Pentax K-mount cameras, Pentax’s latest flagship prime lens features a
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Everything in our world is different now. People are confined to their homes, have limited opportunities to go out or interact with others, and most types of photography are on hold. One thing that you can still do is take pictures around your home, and one common challenge is the self-portrait. To get you all to keep shooting during this time, we are launching the B&H At-Home Self-Portrait Sweepstakes, for which we’d like you to share a self-portrait that shows what your life is like in the “new normal.”
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by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Legendary optics have been Leica’s calling card with the M rangefinder system, and the latest releases have all been fast and relatively long. Leica seems to be continuing with this trend, this time by pushing the Summilux-M series up beyond the classic 50 to create the Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH. Claimed to be “a new benchmark in portrait photography,” this lens should help photographers create stunning images with an incredibly
by Cory Rice · Posted
FUJIFILM fans feeling left out of the Profoto A1X studio light party can finally rejoice because compatibility with their cameras has been announced. The new A1X AirTTL for FUJIFILM provides the same beautiful light from its rounded head that has made it popular with wedding, event, and portrait photographers using Canon
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Months after its initial reveal, Canon is finally releasing official details for the exciting and impressive RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM and RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS lenses. Constantly innovating, these new lenses show off the possibilities of Canon’s full-frame mirrorless system. The RF 70-200mm, in particular, should be worth a look for anyone because it
by Staff Writer · Posted
Portrait converts to Canon’s full-frame mirrorless system, rejoice! The RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens is here to provide a seriously sharp and fast prime for your collection. A perfect complement to the RF 50mm f/1.2L, the new 85mm allows your subject to fill more of the frame while maintaining impressive low-light performance, fast autofocus, and crowd-pleasing
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On this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we welcome two photographers who are part of the diverse and thriving cultural and artistic life of The Bronx. Rhynna Santos and Michael G. Young are both members of the Bronx Documentary Center and, today, we discuss their individual bodies of work, the role the BDC plays in their lives and community, and we talk a bit about what makes The Bronx so boogie-down.
Talk about committed—not only is
by Staff Writer · Posted
Rokinon’s AF selection for Sony shooters continues to grow, with the addition of the AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens. Designed with portrait shooters in mind, its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture allows for use in a wide range of lighting conditions while providing smooth, circular, crowd-pleasing bokeh. Precise, selective autofocusing powered by two quiet but quick Linear Ultrasonic Motors (LSM) makes sure that subjects remain in focus no matter what
by Staff Writer · Posted
Lastolite has expanded its SkyLite Rapid line to include a trio of new kit sizes of its light-modifier panels. Now in kit form are the square 6.6 x 6.6', rectangular 3.6 x 6.6', and square 3.6
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Though the initial Lastolite HiLite Illuminated Background was designed to create smooth, clean backgrounds for high-key setups, such a large, soft light source quickly found a second calling as a softbox. Measuring 6 x 7', the HiLite has become one of the most effective solutions for backgrounds and lighting and, to get even more out of it, Lastolite has developed a series of accessories and shapers to control the light even
by Staff Writer · Posted
Lensbaby is rounding out its lineup of Composer Pro II lenses with a Sweet 80mm Optic and adding to its creative arsenal with the Lensbaby Creative Bokeh Optic. The Sweet 80mm Optic is available for Nikon F, Canon EF, Sony A, Pentax K, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Samsung NX mounts. Following the success of its predecessors, the 80mm
by BH Event Space… · Posted
In this B&H Event Space video, veteran photographer Bob Straus discusses various types of portraits and settings—from formal to informal to business to environmental—while presenting his images and discussing his working methods using minimal equipment. He also covers communicating with your subject, and addresses the differing options and ideas for capturing a person in an effective portrait.