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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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Let's talk trip planning. Specifically, planning for a nature photography trip. Sam shares how she prepared for our trip to Everglades National Park, from apps to tour guides.
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Leave No Trace
2:29 - Why Hire a Guide?
3:32 - How to Track the Sun & Moon
4:33 - Packing (Camera Gear, Clothes & MORE)
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Landscape and wildlife photographers swear by photographing at sunrise and sunset. But, there is another time of day when you can shoot nature photography and still get beautiful results. Join Sam and Matt in the Everglades to learn how to capture photos both in golden hour and blue hour.
0:00 Intro
0:52 Why Sunrise & Sunset?
6:44 Blue Hour for Landscapes
9:34 App for Identifying & Finding Birds
10:13 Mid-Day Wildlife & Landscapes
11:52 App for Tracking the Sun & Moon
12:31 Time of Year
13:26 How Early to Arrive
14:03 Can You
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Pop on a pair of (decent) sunglasses and not only are your eyes less strained, things just look better. The reason for this is likely the polarization effect. Colors may appear more saturated, bright blue skies can take on a deeper hue, and some pesky reflections just vanish. All of these can benefit certain photographs and make the circular polarizer filter one of the best—and most difficult—filters to use.
Exactly What Does a Polarizer Do?
It’s
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
As you begin to experiment with exposure, you’re likely to find many creative tricks. For example, one of the most visually stunning compositions you can capture is one where moving water is blurred while the rest of the scene remains tack sharp. You know the look. It’s a much sought-after effect that is quite easy to capture, once you know how. In order to achieve this look, your exposure must go on for a
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Any place in the world can be a photo destination in the winter, but the general idea is to explore a few locations that offer wonderful photographic possibilities in winter that they might not offer in summer. We want to make use of all that snow and everything else the cold temperatures have to offer. After all, we can enjoy the warmer weather come spring. We can always blend in a bit of that warm escapism we all crave after a few months of short days, snow, and cold.
Lake Reschen and South Tyrol, Italy
The Tyrol region of northern Italy and
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OM System Ambassador Frank T. Smith comes to the B&H Event Space and takes you on a visual journey through landscapes, wildlife, macro, and travel photography. Franks discusses how to get creative with your landscape photography. He also shows off the newest lens from the OM SYSTEM family, the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO Lens.
0:00 - Intro
2:09 - Seeing beyond the obvious
5:33 - Finding different/unique perspectives
21:42 - Landscapes with the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO Lens
32:18 - Macro
36:
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
If renowned landscape photographer Ansel Adams were alive today, he would surely be astounded at the variety of cameras available. When compared to his hulking 8x10 view camera, today’s cameras look like child’s play. He would also be flabbergasted at the image quality these little devices produce.
This year, we have a bottomless well of cameras
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Like a painter choosing a paintbrush, a photographer’s lens choice will dramatically affect the resulting picture. This is especially true when it comes to landscape photography. Lens choice can make a big difference when you don’t have the benefit of directing your subject. A mountain will not turn its face toward the sun, no matter how hard you beg. As a result, your creativity is limited to a couple of key factors, such as time of day, weather, and―you guessed it, lens choice.
Similar to the range of unique considerations to keep in mind
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We love landscape photography but lugging around a bunch of gear and spending hours in the digital darkroom aren't our favorite part of the process. OM SYSTEM's computational modes—such as Focus Stacking and Live ND—save you time and save you from back pain. See them in action as Matt explores Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks.
0:00 - Why Computational Photography Modes?
0:37 - What ARE Computational Modes?
1:16 - High-Res Shot Mode (Pixel Shifting)
2:16 - Live ND & GND
3:08 - Focus Stacking
4:02 - HDR (High-Dynamic Range)
4:37 -
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What does 16-bit color depth mean, and how can it change your photos for the better? Matt takes his cityscape and landscape photos into Lightroom Classic to show the amazing detail that the Hasselblad X2D II 100C's 16-bit color depth and high dynamic range have to offer.
0:00 - What Is 16-bit Color? And Why It Matters
2:17 - Cityscape Photo Editing
6:40 - Fall Woodland Photo Editing
10:16 - Color Depth & Dynamic Range
12:54 - What Do You Think?
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Join Matt at Mount Rainier National Park as he searches for the perfect sunset with the OM System OM-5 II. What happens when the sun hides though? Matt explains the benefits of using bad weather to take good photos.
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Composition Techniques
1:47 - Will Rain & Fog Ruin Your Hiking Shoot?
4:11 - Picture Profiles
5:54 - Where to Next?
6:25 - But Will My Camera Survive?
6:52 - Abstract Waterfall Image
7:21 - Trees Amongst the Fog
8:28 - Myrtle Falls & Long Exposure
10:04 - Will the Sun Ever Come Out?
12:18 - The Sunset
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
These days, everyone has a camera right in their pocket. Smartphones have long been the go-to camera for quick photos of our friends, family, pets, and of course, ourselves. With features like portrait mode, users can simulate blurry backgrounds and isolate their subject for more eye-catching images. What else could you ever need? What if I told you that with the
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Peak foliage in upstate New York? Yes, please! Combine that with the Hasselblad X2D II 100C, and we're sold. Matt hikes in New Paltz, showing you how medium format is perfect for landscape photography. Learn how to slow down and smell the roses (or in this case, trees) and make your photos instead of taking them.
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - The Squeeze
1:20 - Why the X2D II 100C?
2:47 - Medium Format Landscape Photography
3:48 - Sharpness (Wildlife Photography Bonus)
4:23 - Lenses Used & Depth of Field
5:11 - Autofocus
5:31 - Crop Modes
6:07 -
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Dramatic and misty, but still beautiful, photographing an Olympic National Park is definitely a bucket list item. Matt dodges waves at Ruby Beach and scales Mount Storm King to show you how he takes advantage of foggy days to take ethereal and moody landscape photos. He also shares how the OM SYSTEM OM-5 II packs amazing features in a small form factor, making it perfect for all-day trekking.
0:00 - What Will We Capture?
0:48 - Long Exposures and Live ND at Ruby Beach
2:47 - Why Auto ISO
4:12 - A Dramatic Reading, a Dramatic