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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 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 Luke Rollins · Posted
Venus Optics is announcing two new mount compatibilities for its Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO lens: an autofocus FUJIFILM X lens and a manual focus Nikon F lens.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Throughout the history of photography, few aspects have remained the same. Famous names have come and gone, but few have remained strong in their place as pillars of the industry. Among those names sits Olympus, better known today as OM Digital Solutions.
Founded in 1919 as Takachiho Seisakusho, the future Olympus aimed to domestically produce microscopes. It wasn’t until well into the 20s that the moniker “Olympus” came to be, and it wasn’t a camera that bared the name either—it was one of their microscopes. In fact, their first camera wouldn
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Building upon a long history of rangefinders, OM SYSTEM has introduced their latest iteration of the classic camera with the OM SYSTEM PEN. This portable, user-friendly camera combines the simple design of its predecessors with the accuracy and intelligence of newer mirrorless technology.
We had the opportunity to take the new PEN into the field to see how it performs, and how it stacks up in an ever
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Sony is debuting the E-mount system’s first-ever fisheye zoom lens, the FE 8-14mm f/3.5 G lens. By rectifying an existing gap in their lineup, Sony aims to provide hybrid content creators with a compact full-frame optic that captures the fisheye’s unique perspective without sacrificing image quality.
Sony FE 8-14mm
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
The bald eagle, one of the most regal birds of prey, has a secret. It’s notably one of the most difficult subjects to expose for. If we trust the camera in an automatic mode, we’re likely to get either an overly bright head, or a body that’s too dark in shadow to see. The only reliable way to capture good exposures of these birds is to expose to the right.
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This technique is as useful as it is controversial,
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Celebrity portrait photographer Brian Smith shares the lessons he's learned over the past 30 years. He shares his favorite portraits and the stories behind them, along with some tips on how he got the shot.
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - Making a connection with your subject
4:32 - Capturing faces
8:05 - Photographing the X-Factor finalist
10:28 - Camera settings
14:21 - Lenses
29:42 - Getting the better image from big mistakes
42:36 - Storytelling & eye catching
51:07 - Show don't tell - On location
1:03:22 - When clients want to work with you
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Photographer Aaron Anderson brings his three-part presentation on Cinematic Commercial Photography to the B&H Event Space. In part 1, Aaron goes over planning, concept, and finding the story you want to tell.
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Creating a concept
3:45 - Developing characters
5:40 - Your character is a real human being
9:32 - Finding talent
16:02 - Location supports the story / Scotting
26:55 - Color
31:48 - Working with talent
32:55 - Composing with purpose
35:34 - You are the director
38:22 - Gear
42:31 - Q&A
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Sigma announces its highly anticipated 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lens alongside a new 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary lens, both for L-Mount and Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lens
by Luke Rollins · Posted
IN THIS ARTICLE
1. (Don’t Fear) the Gear2. Good Dental Photography Is Good Photography3. Macro Discipline, Portrait Mindset4. Embrace the Flash5. Clinical, but with an Eye for Marketing
For dentists, the evidentiary benefits of a photographic practice go beyond meeting industry standards. They can be the foundation for professional development and the growth of your business. That said,
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Photographer Lenny Eisenberg creates an image by combining photos shot from multiple angles into a single frame, known as collages. Lenny walks through each project, unpacking the thinking behind every photograph that goes into a collage.
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Morgan House
6:46 - Polish Embassy
11:36 - Roosevelt House
16:12 - The Church of Incarnation & Rectory
21:05 - Sniffen Court Historic District & Bowdoin Stable
26:39 - Pierpont Library
36:38 - Jimmy Hendrick Book
38:35 - Sports
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Austin Bell shoots basketball courts—thousands of them—mostly from above. Using a drone and a flat-lay approach, he’s documented more than 6,500 courts across 28 countries, including every single example to be found across Hong Kong’s variegated landscape. In 2024, Bell’s self-described “nonchalant obsession” became Shooting Hoops, an exhibition and monograph that maps the city through color, geometry, and concrete.
Above Photograph © Austin Bell
In today’s show—our first full video release in our in-house studio—Austin describes the