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by Jill Waterman · Posted
Making pictures by night is a curious practice. While specialists of this subject embrace it as a deep-seated passion and have a never-ending quest for technical and creative advancement, those more familiar with daytime photography are often unaware that tried and true photography rules often need to be adapted or even overlooked at night. With this in mind, consider the following tips the next time you venture out in the darkness, to help you to adapt.
1. Take a Chance and Explore the Unknown
What’s my exposure time? This is the number one
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Join Lisa Langell out in the field as she photographs wildlife and shares her photography tips for taking photos from a boat. She offers her advice about taking photographs of wildlife, camera settings, the proper camera gear, and more!
Have you ever tried photographing birds in the wild? Tell us about your experience in the Comments section, below!
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On this episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we are thrilled to help celebrate the first anniversary of Black Women Photographers. Founded in July 2020 by Polly Irungu, the mission of Black Women Photographers is to “disrupt the notion that it is difficult to discover and commission Black creatives.” And toward that goal, BWP is now a global organization of more than 600 members, and as an online directory, has become a home
by John Harris · Posted
On the B&H Photography Podcast, we’ve hosted several incredible music and concert photographers to talk about their craft and share stories of their iconic photos, of David Bowie, The Beatles, Lauryn Hill, Wu-Tang Clan, KISS, Johnny Cash, and many other influential musicians. Within these conversations are also insights to improve your music photography, whether that be live concert work or portraiture. Check out these five great episodes.
Mick Rock: The Name Says It All
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by John Harris · Posted
As we slowly return to photographing live music events, it is an important moment to take into consideration aspects of that job that fall outside simple gear and technique concerns. I am talking about health and safety, and I doubt that there are any concert photographers who do not view that aspect of the work in a new light since 2020. We know how severe an impact the live music business has felt and that many precautions and protocols will be with us for the foreseeable future, so let’s talk about how to be safe while shooting live music
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Beginning with an iPhone and an “a-ha moment” in the beautiful San Francisco City Hall, photographer Arthur Drooker began a project that would last five years and take him across the United States to photograph the most impressive and interesting city halls in the nation. The project culminated with his wonderful book, City Hall: Masterpieces of American Civic Architecture, from Schiffer
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National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson shares his five tips for destination and travel photography. How can you take better travel photos? What do you need to keep in mind when you’re out on location? If you want to be a travel photographer, you’ll need to know how to photograph a variety of subjects, from landscape to portrait.
What are your own travel photography tips? Share them with us in the Comments section, below.
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This week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast is produced in collaboration with Leica Camera, and we are pleased to welcome photographer and journalist Cheriss May to the program.
One of the qualities needed to tell good stories is an ability to listen and, in conversation with May, it becomes clear that her skill for framing and capturing an image with
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
For months, Mark Seliger was a ghost. While most of New York huddled indoors, Seliger roamed the streets, cataloging rare, haunting images of “The City That Never Sleeps,” finally put to rest.
These images are the heart of Seliger’s latest work, The City That Finally Sleeps, a moving and unforgettable look at New York during the height of COVID-19.
B&H, in partnership with Sony, is proud to support Mark Seliger and to celebrate the release of this
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Making photographs about the important social issues of our day should not be only in the hands of photojournalists working for large news organizations. Greg Constantine and Monica Lozano, our guests on this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, as well as past guests of our program, distribute and exhibit their work outside the familiar “news” outlets. Both use their photographic work to address the stories of migrants, and both have spent the last two years documenting
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Wildlife photographer Kristi Odom goes into the thought process behind crafting an image that tells a story. From research to camera settings, you will learn photography tips for capturing the emotion in a nature scene.
For more wildlife-related news and tips, be sure to check out the rest of Wildlife Week on B&H Explora!
How do you bring out emotion in your own wildlife photography? Share your
by Linda LeNoir · Posted
Are you ready for some photographic tips for your upcoming African safari? In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the things you need to do to prepare for your trip. Part 2 delves into photo gear [every B&H Explora reader’s favorite subject]. And here, in Part 3, we share some essential tips for getting great photos once you have embarked on your safari.
Above photograph: Mother and Child. Giraffes walking in the Masai Mara at Sunrise; Masai Mara National Reserve, KenyaCanon EOS 5D Mark III; EF 400 f/4 DO IS USM lens; manual exposure, 1/
by Linda LeNoir · Posted
Have you ever pictured yourself photographing in Africa among lions, giraffes, and elephants? The best way to realize this vision is on a photographic safari. Photographic safaris are for amateurs and professional photographers alike. There is no need to be intimidated by your skill level or camera equipment. It is a one-of-a-kind experience that cannot be obtained on a mainstream non-photocentric safari. You are also guaranteed to be in the company of like-minded travelers who all want the same thing—great pictures, videos, and experiences.
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Are you looking to take your photography to new dimensions? Erick Hercules shows you how to be creative in your visual storytelling and photographic composition. From where do you draw your photography inspiration from?
In the Comments section, below, tell us about how you decide to frame your photographic compositions.
by Jill Waterman · Posted
The In-Sight Photography Project has provided photographic instruction and camera gear to rural youth in and around Brattleboro, Vermont, since well before the dawn of digital, making it the Grande Dame of Youth Photography not-for-profits. The organization’s pay-what-you-can motto, paired with its four-tier payment system, encourages community support while also insuring that no student is turned away.
For this fourth story in our series, we spoke with In-Sight’s executive director, Victoria Heisler, and program director A. Hanus, about the