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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
There are innumerable odds and ends that photographers can add to their bag. From a new lens to protective and creative filters, photographers are always buying new gear. If this sounds like your mom or dad, why not help them out a bit and gift them a fun or practical accessory for this Mother’s Day and Father’s Day!
In this guide, we’re focused on the essentials—including a few you may not have previously considered. Without any further ado, let’s take a look at some must-have accessories for your photographer parent.
Circular Polarizer
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Like anything worth creating, solidifying the process of a project is key to success. Often, the ambitious work of aspiring music producers can get bogged down from a lack of organization. Projects can bloat into dozens of unnamed tracks processed with reckless abandon, and audio and MIDI clips get chopped and sliced into a charcuturie board of chaotic (un)organization.
For the fever-pitched producer in a flow state, this chaos can be managed during the session (to an extent). But what if they were to step away from the project and come back
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
I love the Sony A7 IV. That might be a strange way to begin a review of the A7 V, but an important fact to mention. When I first put my hands on a Sony camera years ago, I loved the customization they offered, and of course, I loved the glass.
Above photograph © Mathew Malwitz
How a camera fits in one's hand is very important, so when Sony unveiled a beefier camera, I was sold. It was the perfect blend of form and functionality that many (me, myself, and I) had long desired. It pushed the boundaries of what many once considered to be an all-
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Photography has plenty of different specialty areas—portraits, sports, fashion, food, still life—to name just a few. In today’s show we’re going to investigate a specialty that involves all these subjects, while calling for a photographer who is technically precise, emotionally intuitive, and practically invisible, all at once.
Above Photograph © Myles Aronowitz
It’s a corner of the industry people rarely consider, but one that holds massive influence over our cultural lives. This is the domain of the Unit Set Photographer: the person
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
For a beginner, few things seem more intimidating than photographing a wedding. A sense of anxiety is perfectly normal if you haven't yet spent much time in this field. It's important to remember that we all begin somewhere, and even the most experienced pros were also novices at one point. With practice and education, nerves begin to morph into confidence.
No two weddings are the same, but whether traditional or unconventional, the goal is to be properly equipped to document the key moments of the day. A
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Drum sounds are an integral part of a song's production. However, recording drums at home presents its own unique challenges. Andrew provides solutions, such as microphone choice and placement.
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Challenges of Recording Drums at Home
2:15 - Many Parts, One Instrument
2:45 - Drum Tuning and Head Choice
3:25 - 1 Mic, 2 Options
6:00 - 2 Mics (Glyn Johns)
8:08 - 4 Mics (Glyn Johns w/kick & snare)
10:29 - 4 Mics (Spaced Pair w/kick & snare)
12:30 - 4 Mics (Blumlein Pair w/kick & snare)
13:18 - Options for Using
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You can take portraits with what you have available, even if it's your smartphone and natural light. Composition, angles, and directing have a huge impact on the quality of your photo. However, if you're ready to invest in some gear, Juan shares his camera and lighting recommendations.
0:00 - In This Video
0:34 - Beginner Portrait Photography
4:19 - Mid-Level
8:12 - Professional Portraits 101
12:10 - Outro
by Luke Rollins · Posted
If your mom isn’t just the family photographer, but the family’s director of photography, production designer, and art director as well, chances are she’ll appreciate a photo-related gift for Mother’s Day. But if she’s the type of mom who loves to research and investigate every purchase she makes, you might want to think outside the box to find a gift that surprises or excites her or is just something she doesn’t already have. Here are some suggestions for Mother’s Day photo gifts for the mom who has it all:
Fun Little Digital Point &
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From photographing for the local news to expeditions for National Geographic, Ira Blocks shares his stories of traveling around the world. Ira captures history and culture, but it wasn't easy. He discusses how he was hired by Nat Geo, and all the logistics and planning that goes into his assignments.
0:00 - Intro
2:46 - Working for Nat Geo
6:00 - Ira's first assignment
14:18 - How Ira got started
17:30 - Photographing in color film
21:49 - Olive Oil story
31:29 - Getting into lighting
38:05 - Archaeology work
1:11:29 - Prints on location
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
A thoughtful gift goes a long way, and one gift my mother always appreciated from me was a photograph of some kind, or at least something personalized or something that I created. With this in mind, here are some tips and ideas on how you can gift and share your photography with Mom for this Mother’s Day.
Give Her a Print
We’ll start with the obvious one first—but it’s an obvious choice because it’s a very good choice. Even outside of the context of this holiday, a print is often the best and most final way to display your photographs, so what
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Mackie is releasing the next evolution of their Thump PA systems with the new ThumpV4 lineup, updated with their new SoundCheck DSP system, which promises to deliver better flexibility and convenience with even more instant processing settings that designed to cater to almost any application.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are right around the corner! Finding the right gifts can be a challenge, especially when it seems like they already have everything. Luckily, we’ve got the best gift ideas for the outdoorsy photographer parent in your life. Whether mom and dad are avid hikers, bird watchers, beachgoers, or polar bear guides in Svalbard, Norway, we’ve got you covered.
Camera
In a surprising twist, a camera is our first suggestion. One of the first things any outdoorsman should consider is a tool to record what they see so
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both right around the corner, and we’ve got some helpful tips on getting your photographer parent the perfect gift. Unless you’ve been given specific instructions, camera gear can be a challenging thing to shop for. You never know what accessories mom or dad already have, and some gear is so specific that unless you’re a photography enthusiast yourself, you’d be hard-pressed to know what’s what. But you know what accessory isn’t too technical? Bags. In this guide, we’re going to look at some of our top picks
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Since its founding in 1992, DPA Microphones has gained a prestigious reputation in the audio industry for their mics' exceptional quality, crystalline transparency, and rugged and reliable build quality. And while DPA's microphones have found their way onto the stage with Beyonce, onto the sets of Game of Thrones, and into the concert halls of the world's greatest orchestras, what's perhaps most impactful to our world is the contributions they've made to the scientific community: DPA's microphones have enabled advancements in medicine,
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Portrait Photography, or portraiture, is the specialized genre of the artform focused on capturing personality and expression of an individual or group. While most commonly used in reference to photographs of people, it can also apply to pets and wildlife.