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The time-honored saying “A picture is worth a thousand words” can quickly lose meaning in the intricate tangle of a photographer’s lifetime archive. That is unless you take a disciplined approach to organizing your photographs from the start. This essential message is woven throughout this week’s podcast with the esteemed photojournalist and filmmaker Ed Kashi.
Above Photograph © Ed Kashi
“You need to look at your archive from early on, even before you think you have any critical mass of material,” Ed instructs. “This is your memory, this
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Wildlife photography is one of the most therapeutic and rewarding genres of photography and it’s also one of the most popular. There’s just something so special about being able to witness the magic, and with new camera tech, wildlife photography is easier than ever. That said, the thrill of the shot can overshadow good decision-making, leading to unethical practices. But what are ethical practices?
Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints—an adage well-known by nature enthusiasts of all levels, but not all that practical.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When we head out into the great outdoors, there’s nothing more we need than our camera and lens. So long as you have a charged battery and an empty memory card, there’s little more you could ever need—that is, until that battery dies, it starts to rain, or a bird poops on your lens. How do we prepare for these inevitable conundrums? We bring the pertinent accessories, that’s how.
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In session 2, photographer Aaron Anderson explores how lighting, color, composition, and contrast shape emotion and guide the viewer's eye. Learn how to light with intention, build a cinematic mood, and adapt on set while staying true to the original concept.
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Setting up your camera for high sync
6:04 - Tethering
8:08 - What is cinematic lighting?
10:33 - Balance between ambient & strobe
12:50 - Gels
17:05 - Haze & fog
20:02 - Feathering
36:40 - Lighting with flare
48:00 - Using two lights to make it look like one
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Mike Foley teaches basic elements of retouching in Lightroom Classic. After watching, you'll have a new editing workflow that can be used for any type of photography.
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Importing photos
3:40 - Lightroom library & develop
6:16 - Editing tools
8:00 - Exposure
15:40 - Contrast
21:25 - Make it look like it hasn't been retouched
25:43 - Editing the background
28:11 - Adding vignette
32:24 - Skin
41:11 - Adding grain
49:37 - Copying and pasting edits on another photo
54:49 - Editing for black & white photo
1:13:10 - Export
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Panasonic just announced the LUMIX S 20mm f/2.5, a full-frame ultra-wide angle prime lens. Whether you're a traveling landscape photographer or someone who loves shooting dramatic street portraits, this lens might just be the perfect tool for the job. Let's see how it stacks up.
Panasonic LUMIX S 20mm f/2.5 Lens
The ultra-compact
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
In a world where mirrorless cameras seem to keep getting bigger, Canon chooses to remember why the tech was so popular in the first place. Geared toward aspiring photographers and those looking to shoot with a smaller footprint, the EOS R8 Mark II stands out among the crowd, delivering full-frame results in a compact, lightweight body. Though this time, it’s received a bit of a facelift.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Canon has announced the second generation of its entry-level full frame mirrorless camera, the R8 Mark II. Having spent some time with the camera, we can speak to some of its most apt use cases: portraits, landscapes, street photography, and video.
Canon R8 Mark II
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New York City is often considered the center of the universe, especially for photographers and other creative types. Leaving the Big Apple after you’ve established yourself there can mean “saying goodbye to these chapters of a previous life,” according to today’s guest.
Above Photograph © Nancy Borowick
Derek’s chat with Sony Artisan Nancy Borowick on this week’s podcast is all about looking beyond the environment that launched her professional life and making pivots to balance a successful career with the responsibilities of a growing
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Sony's super-telephoto lenses have long been divided into two well-defined categories. At one end of the spectrum, you have a variety of relatively affordable super-zooms ranging from 100mm to 800mm. On the other end sit the primes, highly sought-after optics that are just as cumbersome as they are expensive. For years, these categories have been separated. That all ends today with the unveiling of not one but two ultra-lightweight lenses. Introducing the FE 400mm f/4.5 and FE 600mm f
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Audient has announced the rollout of their new flagship series of audio interfaces: the Horizon Series. Designed to fully meet your scale and connectivity needs, these professional rack-mounted Thunderbolt 3 audio interfaces are available in three flavors, two of which can be mixed, matched, and combined with up to four units to support up to 200x200 I/O.
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Soundcraft has introduced a new generation of their signature lineup of mixers. Join Andrew to see what the Soundcraft Signature Plus Analog Mixing Consoles have to offer.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
The travel tripod conundrum is a cruel reality of physics and practicality. The larger and heavier a tripod is, the steadier it will hold a camera. The larger and heavier a tripod is, the less likely you will ever want to carry it around or take it on a trip. Why are we left with a photographic reality like that which makes the tastiest food bad for you?
Tripods come in all shapes, weights, heights, and styles. If you are new to the world
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Neumann has announced the successor to the lauded KH310 A with the KH310 II Studio Monitor, which debuts alongside the brand-new KH350 Studio Monitor—both of which are three-way monitors designed for medium and large rooms for recording, production, broadcast, and immersive audio. Neumann has decided to switch from class-AB amplifiers to
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Some synthesizers look and sound like no other. That, without the shadow of a doubt, is the case for the Terra by SOMA. Join Gabe on a sonic tour of this highly conceptual instrument with musical examples of its mind-bending presets. Forget what you have learned and let the Terra guide your fingers into unknown and unexpected sonic territories.
0:00 - Preset A, Bank 1
2:35 - Preset B, Bank 1
3:49 -