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Photography is the process of capturing light to create an image. So, you guessed it, Part 3 is all about lighting. Derek covers natural vs. artificial light, how to use shadows and highlights creatively, and how to properly expose your camera.
0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Hard light vs. Soft light
16:07 - Light direction
40:13 - Light quantity
43:39 - Light exposure
1:04:01 - Image breakdown—camera settings
1:34:07 - TLDR
1:38:11 - Audience guesses the camera settings
1:58:16 - Closing
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Inspiration can strike at any moment and through any of our senses. Photographer Chris Chu discusses his creative workflow, from conceptualizing projects to crafting printed collections and attracting clients through his distinctive artistic approach.
0:00 - Intro - About Chris's work
3:26 - Chris's approach
7:22 - Inspiration coming from music
16:46 - Favorite visual element: Movement
20:13 - Having your personal style in commercial work
28:22 - being authentic on social media
31:45 - Photographing with Leica film cameras
37:44 - Image
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Showcasing his love for New York City through imagery, photographer Bruce Katz discusses his various projects over the years and explores how he has created a meaningful body of work. Learn how to capture photos that speak to the viewer.
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - Bruce's interior design & architecture work
11:35 - Don't get caught up on the technical side
18:51 - Having a cohesive vision
21:40 - Commercial work & passion projects
32:15 - Subway Stops project
46:48 - Seeing what others can't - City Limits project
54:50 - Past & present
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While its origin is murky, the adage “Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time,” is at the heart of this wide-ranging discussion about ethical practices in wildlife photography.
Above Photograph © Melissa Groo
From exotic safaris to local birding expeditions, interest in this subject matter has grown tremendously in recent years. Ever advancing camera technologies and increasing ease of use make stunning pictures more accessible than ever, but when these advantages combine with an unbridled enthusiasm
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Now that you understand your camera from Part 1, the next step is understanding what makes a good photograph. Derek goes over some of the core elements of photo theory, composition, perfective, and storytelling.
0:00 - Intro
5:05 - Review of what makes an effective photograph
5:47 - Composition
12:54 - Rule of thirds
18:37 - Golden/Fibonacci spiral
23:47 - Leading lines
32:59 - Negative space
38:29 - Asymmetry
41:52 - Frame within a frame
43:10 - Patterns/Repetition
44:34 - Perspective
55:01 - Storytelling - Photo breakdown
1:15:29 - Photo
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CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2026, one of the largest imaging shows in the world, is now underway! Check out the articles below for all the latest news and launches.
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Zeiss has just announced the latest addition to its Otus ML lens family with the new Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 Lens. Designed for precise creative expression, this manual-focus lens brings Zeiss’s renowned optical performance and natural color rendition to the latest and greatest mirrorless systems.
ZEISS Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 Lens
The Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 lens joins an existing lineup
by Luke Rollins · Posted
After something of a banner year for the company, Sigma's new year begins with the announcement of two new lenses, the 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens for Sony E and L-mount full-frame cameras and the
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The second generation of Nikon’s “Holy Trinity” professional-grade zoom lenses receives its second installment with the announcement of the new NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens. Faster, lighter, smaller, and more refined than its F- and Z-mount predecessors, this S-line workhorse is an S-tier choice for professional multimedia creators in a broad range of applications.
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Internationally acclaimed wedding photographer Corbin Gurkin talks about the importance of lighting. Learn how to transform everyday details—like invitation suites, heirloom jewelry, and floral accents—into iconic visual narratives.
0:00 - Intro / About Corbin
6:31 - Why lighting matters
9:45 - Gear kit
12:10 - Using constant light at events
20:28 - Emulating natural light
26:29 - Must have kits
38:00 - Corbin's courses
37:45 - Q&A break
49:55 - Lighting demo: Tabletop
1:03:22 - Lighting demo: Jewelry
1:16:41 - Lighting demo: Invitation
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Whether you’re a first-time shooter or you’re looking to take your work to the next level, we’ve got you! In Part 1 of our new photography series, photographer Derek Fahsbender walks you through the basics, from camera settings to photo theory, setting you on a path to creating images you love.
0:00 - Intro
1:56 - About Derek & B&H Event Space
6:22 - What makes an effective photograph?
20:58 - Different types of cameras
42:10 - Understanding lenses
1:03:58 - Sensor sizes
1:21:25 - Camera modes
1:27:10 - Exposure triangle -
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When photographing a wedding, we face a wide array of lighting conditions, ranging from bright sunlight to dimly lit interiors. Photographing in any of these scenarios is a challenging endeavor, with our exposures pushed to their limits and our post-processing routines shaken with heavy edits.
Many photographers opt to shoot with ambient lighting, and clients may prefer this style as well. Natural light has an organic look to it that flash seldom
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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
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Tamron is announcing a new high-end standard zoom lens for portrait photographers, the full-frame 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens for both Nikon and Sony mirrorless mounts. Following in the footsteps of Tamron’s much-vaunted 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD zoom, the new lens compresses the focal range to cover four of the most popular portrait focal lengths while still achieving