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by Cory Rice · Posted 09/29/2023
There are countless ways to modify light sources to achieve the exact image you want to create. While softboxes, umbrellas, and beauty dishes (deservedly) get much love from portrait photographers, they are far from the only means of adjusting and shaping light. Scrims and
by Cory Rice · Posted 09/29/2023
A persistent challenge photographers face when working in-studio is avoiding monotony. This can be especially difficult when shooting in the same space with the same tools and the same props over and over. One way of keeping your studio work fresh is by customizing the equipment with which you are working. This article covers a handful of do-it-yourself projects that can add a little extra character to your studio without requiring a large budget or extensive building experience.
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by Allan Weitz · Posted 09/29/2023
Despite what you might have heard, you don't need a bag full of expensive gear or a passport to faraway lands to photograph wildlife. Regardless of where you live, how hot it gets in the summertime or how cold it gets in the wintertime, you’re surrounded by wildlife the moment you step out your door. The fact of the matter is, if you live near a park or, for that matter, have trees outside your window, wildlife is all around you.
Photographs © Allan Weitz 2021
Posted 09/20/2023
It's Save Your Photos month, and we're celebrating with The Photo Managers. Cathi Nelson, founder of The Photo Mangers, shares five tips for how you can organize and archive old family photos to be shared for years to come.
0:00 - Introduction
0:44 - Tip 1
1:19 - Tip 2
1:52 - Tip 3
2:54 - Tip 4
3:23 - Tip 5
3:58 - Final Thoughts
Do you have a collection of photos that need organizing? What’s your preferred method of managing them? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
Posted 09/15/2023
Join Maria Perez and Matt Zefi at Sony Kando in Snowbird, Utah, for some friendly competition to see who can get the best results from the Sony a7C II and the a7CR. Learn the main differences between the cameras and see which best fits your needs.
0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Key Specs
1:20 - Bird Photography
3:06 - Stabilization Test
3:55 - Photographing Portraits
4:38 - Photographing the Sunset and Moon
5:51 - Final Thoughts
Which of
by Cory Rice · Posted 09/12/2023
Macro photo studios share many of the same basic needs and equipment as traditional photo studios—just on a smaller scale. This reduction in size both lowers the cost of entry into the genre while inviting creativity from resourceful DIY photographers. Below are some tips for expanding your macro studio using items around the house or easily obtained from local art, craft, or hardware stores.
One of the most versatile tools in any photo studio is the
Posted 09/12/2023
Sony Artisan of Imagery Thibault Roland shares his technique for long-exposure photography. By the end of this presentation, you'll be able to take breathtaking images using this unique approach in no time or, at least, over time.
0:00 - Introduction
2:16 - What is Long Exposure?
8:50 - Why Long Exposure?
16:18 - Long Exposure Cheat Sheet
20:15 - What is a Stop? Exposure Time vs. Filters
25:28 - Must Have Equipment
39:17 - Workflow/ Set-up
49:44 - Consideration
53:22 - Final Thoughts
54:30 - Q&A
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Posted 09/05/2023
OM System Ambassador Matt Suess brings you along on his recent trip to Lofoten, Norway, to capture the aurora borealis. Suess has prepared an in-depth look at how to prepare for a trip like this and offers tips on photographing the aurora borealis.
0:00 - Introduction
2:45 - About Matt Suess
6:07 - Getting to Lofoten, Norway
8:56 - Gear Check List
18:20 - Predicting the Aurora Borealis
30:48 - Photographing the Aurora Borealis
36:53 - Time Lapse
40:06 - Other Photo Opportunities
44:04 - Final Thoughts
44:50 - Q&A
Have you ever
Posted 09/05/2023
In the second episode of Show Me the Ropes, Peter Hurley steps out of his comfort zone and onto a FlyNYON helicopter to learn aerial street photography with the help of Natalie Amrossi (aka Misshattan).
0:00 - In This Video
0:31 - Settings
1:27 - Getting Ready
2:19 - The Flight and Images
3:16 - Who Should We Work with Next?
In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this video series, where Hurley
Posted 08/31/2023
Sony Artisan of Imagery Chris Orwig is back at the Event Space to discuss his posing techniques. You'll learn skills to help you pose your subject confidently in a natural and authentic way.
00:00 - Introduction
4:37 - Authentic Posing
7:04 - Understanding Posing
9:48 - Good or Bad Posing?
26:23 - Story and Intent in Posing
29:17 - Posing Principles
47:55 - Eye-to-Eye
51:05 - Recap
52:23 - Final Thoughts
1:02:59 - Q&A
Do you have any tips on posing subjects to share? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Posted 08/29/2023
Dive into time-lapse photography and motion capture with SanDisk Professional PRO-TEAM Ambassador Lucas Gilman. Follow along as Gilman explains, step-by-step, how to create a time-lapse video.
0:00 - Introduction
2:18 - What You Need to Get Started: Gear
4:44 - Good Storage is a Must
7:47 – Time-Lapse Checklist
20:12 - Exposure Time: Using PhotoPills
24:04 - Storing Your Photos
25:00 – Time-Lapse Software
26:17 - Using LR Time Lapse
36:50 - Question Break: Movement Hacks/ Time-Lapse Length
38:15 - Question Break: Blending Photos in Time-Lapse
Posted 08/29/2023
Expert aerial street photographer Natalie Amrossi (also known as Misshattan) tries her hand at taking headshots, with the help of Peter Hurley. Join them in this all-new series, Show Me the Ropes!
0:00 - In This Video
1:18 - Setup 1
8:40 - Setup 2
14:23 - What's Next?
Amrossi will be at this year’s B&H Bild Expo, on September 6 and 7, at the Javits Center, in New York. Learn more and RSVP.
Posted 08/19/2023
Yes, you can use wide-angle lenses for portraiture. Follow along as Sony Artisan of Imagery Scott Robert Lim shares his techniques for shooting portraits with wide-angle lenses.
0:00 - Introduction
1:41 - Overview
2:42 - Yin-Yang
16:35 - Creative Wide Shots
6:53 - Composition Tips
36:13 - Summary
38:08 - Q&A
48:14 - Final Thoughts
Did you find these tips helpful? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted 08/17/2023
Is the solar-photography filter a one-trick (or eclipse) pony? After the solar eclipse, does your solar-photography filter become a paperweight, a forgotten photo accessory in the bottom of your drawer, or is it destined for the classified section of a local newspaper in the path of the next eclipse? Before you retire your solar filter, know that you can use it for a few interesting things before the next eclipse!
Generally, a neutral density (ND) filter is used to allow photographers to shoot with shallow depth of field in bright daylight and