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by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Solar eclipses are awesome spectacles of nature that are irresistible to photographers. Besides eclipses, the star at the center of our solar system is an amazing photographic subject—even when it is not being partially or totally blocked by the moon. If you want to photograph a solar eclipse, or just photograph the source of our fragile planet’s warmth and light, you need a solar filter for your
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Have you ever taken a photo that looked so good on the back of your camera, only to get home and see that it’s just not sharp? We’ve all been there, and even the experts miss more shots than they keep. That said, there are many tricks and techniques we can learn to improve the odds. In today’s guide, we’re looking at five techniques to aid us in confidently capturing tack-sharp photographs.
Sharpness is critical in most genres of photography, especially nature and wildlife. Sure, we can intentionally blur elements to showcase motion. We
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Now that the smartphone is fully ensconced in its villain arc, the most enthusiastic anti-smartphone partisans have taken to unbundling the suite of functions Steve Jobs first consolidated: camera, phone, music player, notebook, paperback, watch, and day planner amongst others, but more importantly with each function getting its own discrete, purposed object in the everyday carry bag.
Vibes and aesthetics belong to them all on their own, but uncoupled they each demand a level of attention and consideration that their grouping suppresses. For
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Should you go with on-camera or off-camera flash? There are pros and cons to each choice, and it depends on what you want to evoke with your work. Juan shares his tips for both on- and off-camera flash in an outdoor photoshoot.
0:00 - What're We Covering?
0:48 - On-Camera Flash
2:31 - Off-Camera Flash
3:21 - Soft Box with Off-Camera Flash
3:49 - Side-By-Side Comparison
4:19 - How Each Affect Your Backdrop
5:40 - How Far Away Can You Place Your Model?
6:01 - Should You Even Use On-Camera Flash?
6:47 - Are There Drawbacks to Off-Camera Flash?
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When the sun goes down and the moon comes up. Landscape photographer Chris Nicholson talks about using the soft and cool tones of moonlight to fill the landscape and create images that are more difficult, or even impossible, without the moon overhead.
0:00 - Intro
3:01 - About Chris
4:06 - Photographing the moon
8:00 - Angle and intensity of moon light
14:49 - Exposure
20:00 - Moon in frame
25:11 - Flare
28:57 - Shutter speed
33:14 - Moon as a backlight
35:44 - Light painting
43:25 - Moon bursts
45:07 - Clouds
51:38 - Polarizers
54:38 – Star
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Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale shows how to use and improve your flash photography. Using both pop-up flash and speedlites, he goes over how to control and modify the flash for the best results.
0:00 - Intro
2:22 - Speedlite technology now
8:15 - The pros of speedlites
11:42 - Guide number
14:12 - Built in pop-up flash
34:50 - Flash hot shoe connection - TTL vs manual
40:14 - Reflectors
43:13 - Speedlites flash on the camera setup
1:00:17 - Other light modification
1:17:48 - Shutter speed in relation to flash
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by Luke Rollins · Posted
Achieving a standard of production value is an essential component of establishing a brand and growing a following. For part-time, burgeoning, and mid-level creators, it can feel like bridging that gap is less a matter of learned skill and more about the equipment you can afford.
In most cases, the problem isn’t budget at all. Acquiring the specific know-how can give your content professional sheen with little to no financial outlay.
Lighting design is arguably the most immediately visible production component—and the one most capable of
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Isaac Grant comes to the B&H Event Space with his bird photography workshop. Combined with guided field experience, real-time feedback, and proven techniques that will help you shoot smarter, improve faster, and create stronger bird images in days, not years.
0:00 - Intro
3:59 - Bird photography is hard
7:03 - The biggest problem
10:00 - Workshops matter
15:36 - Guided field experience
17:31 - Confidence changes photographers
20:13 - Community matters
22:02 - How workshops help
29:00 - Anticipation
37:24 - Reading bird behavior
54:25 -
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Traveling with camera gear can be a daunting task. Unless you’re headed out on a dedicated photo excursion, the idea of lugging an entire backpack of gear around is just not feasible. For that reason, we’ve compiled this list of super zooms that make for the perfect travel companion. No matter which camera you’re using, there’s likely a lens for you.
In this guide, we’re looking at the most practical Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lenses for travel, from all-in-one zooms to lesser-known options that offer fun albeit niche features.
What Is a Micro
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
As complementary as peanut butter is to jelly, the camera and tripod are an age-old pairing that still manages to maintain relevance and unmatched functionality in a world dominated by image stabilization and Photoshop tricks. While the form and function of a tripod is far simpler to understand than the scrolling menus of today’s feature-packed cameras, it can still be a chore to choose the right setup for your needs from among a sea of manufacturers and seemingly comparable models.
Now, what’s the big deal with tripods? Most photographers
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Who doesn't love a day at the beach, or hitting the slopes in November? These are classic pastimes and a great place to snap photos of yourself, your friends, or your family. You could always use your smartphone but following recent trends, there's a big push for focusing on the experience of photography. What better way to do so than with a compact point-and-shoot camera?
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In part three, Stephen discusses portfolio reviews, critiques and presenting your work to a particular audience. He also brought his portfolio to demonstrate how he presents his body of work to curators at review sessions.
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Art shows & benefits
8:28 - How portfolio reviews work
18:42 - Printing
19:50 - How much work should you bring?
23:44 - Cheat sheet
25:41 - Promos
30:10 - Photo books
32:08 - Sequence matters
33:39 - AIPADI Photo Fair
36:44 - Portfolio review trial
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Packing and storing your camera gear safely is crucial because of how expensive it is. Matt shares how we pack our gear for photo and video shoots, as well as how we store and organize it once we get back to the studio. By the end of this, you'll know what camera bag to buy and how to store your equipment once you get home.
0:00 - Backpacks & Hard Cases
1:35 - Organizing Your Gear at Home
2:21 - How We Store Our Gear
3:45 - What Are Your Storage Solutions?
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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Bird-watching, known colloquially as birding, has quickly become one of the most popular past times for nature enthusiasts of all ages. In this fast-paced digital world we find ourselves in, getting outside and winding down to the sounds and sights of birds is quite therapeutic.
Every hobby has its fair share of essential gear,
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Traveling with camera gear can be a daunting experience, especially as we start expanding our arsenal of lenses. Picking the right lens for the job is a challenge in itself, and now we’re finding the space to pack it among our clothes, and other essentials. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had one lens to do it all?
Luckily, such lenses do exist, and these travel-ready all-in-one zooms come in a variety of mounts, some brand specific, and others available for many different cameras. In today’s guide, we’re covering the best travel zooms for APS-C or