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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 -
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
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
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 Luke Rollins · Posted
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
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Today’s mirrorless cameras offer many advanced features that are often overlooked by users. Join Russell Graves as he goes over some of the more obscure features in today’s mirrorless market.
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Making the switch to mirrorless
6:40 - A short disclaimer
10:37 - View options
15:03 - Bright monitoring
19:14 - The function button / Q button
22:45 - Camera control app
29:10 - Built-in intervalometer
36:53 - Manual focus assist
42:16 - Bulb timer
47:26 - Crop mode
54:44 - Closing thoughts
55:25 - Q&A
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Recording is much more of an art than a science, and every recording engineer has their preferences and techniques to achieve the sound they’re aiming for. With the current accessibility of recording technology, people have created incredible, high-fidelity productions despite limited budgets and unlikely recording environments—all they needed was some knowledge, a good idea, and the passion to experiment and explore different methods. In this guide, we will explore different established recording techniques that will give you solid knowledge
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The Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH. lens is the fastest lens for their M lineup. Join Juan to see how this lens lets your photos speak instead of shout.
0:00 - Why 35mm?
0:19 - Today's Test
0:52 - Minimum Focusing Distance
1:13 - Comparison with Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH.
1:30 - Image Quality
2:15 - Juan's Thoughts
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by Luke Rollins · Posted
Of the many decisions a wedding photographer makes, the choice between digital and film might be the most crucial of all, determining both how one shoots and the look of the final product.
The technology that turns an entire congregation into content creators also unlocks immense advantages, creative and logistical, for wedding photographers. And yet, twenty-plus years into the age of digital photography, the aura of film remains as strong as ever and is sought after
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Sony Artisan of Imagery Chris Orwig explores a modern approach to portraiture, giving you the foundational understanding you need to build valuable skills and develop as a portrait photographer.
0:00 - Intro
3:50 - About Chris
4:41 - How has photography changed?
14:52 - Why does portraiture matter?
19:46 - Portraiture is a process
21:53 - Portraiture is historic
23:53 - Is traditional portraiture dead? / Future-proofing
26:29 - Expand & build upon what you already know
31:28 - You can't tell stories with AI
38:26 - How the market has
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It takes a lot of guts to engage with a stranger on the street, ask probing questions about their struggles, and come away with a portrait and a story as a record of the human connection that was made. Now, imagine repeating this process countless times over 15 years under the moniker Humans of New York (HONY) and watching what started as a passion project take the world by storm.
Above Photograph © Brandon Stanton
In today’s show, we’re privileged to chat with this 21st
by Luke Rollins · Posted
OM SYSTEM is announcing two specialty versions of popular products, the OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO Mirrorless Camera, a Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens camera optimized for astrophotography, and the TG-7 INDUSTRY Digital Camera, which comes sold exclusively in a NY-TGV Super Adapter Kit for
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Weddings are fast-paced events for photographers, and there’s so much to do. From portraits of the bride and groom to family formals, there’s much to cover, and we haven’t even scratched the surface yet. While all focus is on the bride, groom, and their families, there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes material to capture. As wedding photographers, you need to wear many hats, and that includes landscape, food, and product photography.
Proficiency in photographing product is a must, as there are many details and accoutrements to photograph
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Winter is one of the most exciting seasons for wildlife photography. Northern species return to their wintering grounds and bring life to an otherwise cold and barren landscape. Photographers and bird watchers alike yearn for this time of year, as owls and other birds of prey become more common. One of the most visited and coveted winter birdwatching spots in the US is the famous Sax-Zim Bog.
Nestled in the rural hills about an hour northwest of Duluth Minnesota, Sax-
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Composition in photography refers to the way in which we arrange visual elements in an image. It's how we position the subject in the frame and how all elements combine to create a visually appealing photograph.
All photographs © Mathew Malwitz
Expensive cameras and long lenses can only get us so far. It's not the gear that makes the photo, but the photographer. A creative and observant eye is the key to making visually pleasing photographs. These skills can be learned, and with practice, you'll be well on your way to creating strong
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