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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
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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
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Legacy broadcasting has taken a big shift over the decades, with the shift to digital and now to streaming. Nick and Doug discuss the broadcast, film, and streaming industries, and where heading.
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - From Legacy Broadcasting to Online Content
8:42 - Democratization of Technology
14:03 - Will Smartphones Replace Cine Cameras and Camcorders?
24:32 - The Oversaturation of Content
25:32 - How Does AI Fit Into the Puzzle?
31:20 - NAB 2027
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Photographer Stephen Mallon shares his stories covering ships, photographing the clean-up of the "Miracle on the Hudson" plane, and how a bridge project launched his career.
0:00 - Intro
4:36 - The recycling industry
6:55 - Artificial Reef Project
9:43 - Moving the Concorde Plane
11:11 - "Miracle on the Hudson" plane clean-up
19:23 - Solo projects
24:25 - Shooting video
33:29 - The Prelude Project
39:45 - S.S. United States
44:42- Fright Trains Project
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Join us as we check back in with photographer Jay Cassario to talk about the current state of the industry. From gear to AI to branding, we’ll get Jay’s thoughts on it all.
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - What's new with Jay
4:17 - Personal work
7:07 - Jay's approach to his unique look
10:47 - Shifts & trends in the industry
14:09 - Color verses Black & White
18:46 - Working with color
22:10 - Using AI for culling photos
29:31 - Storytelling & lighting
38:44 - Reviewing Jay's work
1:01:02 - Closing
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Doug and Nick are back in the B&H booth's temporary podcast studio to share highlights from day 2 of the NAB Show 2026 (including a few unannounced products!). Ridiculously powerful lighting, broadcasting lenses, shoulder rigs—you won't want to miss a thing from our Las Vegas NAB 2026 roundup!
0:00 - DJI Gear
0:58 - Aputure Booth
7:49 - FUJIFILM Booth
10:20 - Canon Booth
17:49 - SmallRig Booth
25:21 - Nanlux & Nanlite Booth
29:28 - Acsoon Booth
33:30 - Viltrox Booth
36:20 - What's Next?
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Doug and Nick sit down at the B&H Podcast booth to discuss the new announcements from NAB Day 1, such as RODE's RODECaster Studio, GoPro's entrance into cine cameras, DaVinci Resolve's new photo editing feature, and so much more. Whether you're interested in cine cameras, new livestreaming setup, or broadcasting, there's something for you in this video!
0:00 Tilta Booth
4:25 Blackmagic Design Booth
10:50 GoPro Booth
16:13 Atomos Booth
20:46 RØDE Booth
25:17 Adobe Booth
29:21 What's Next?
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Sports photography hinges on freezing peak action—transforming a high-speed blur into a dramatic portrayal of human effort. When you combine that with the unyielding drive of elite athletes on the world stage, the pressure to nail the shot provides an incredible adrenaline rush.
Above photograph © Jean Fruth
In today’s podcast, we discuss the unique challenges of documenting history in the making, and unpacking stories from the Winter Games with renowned sports photographer Jean Fruth, recently back from her first Olympics.
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Whether you're getting started with headshots or a seasoned editorial photographer, we’ve got something for you. From conceptualization to lighting strategies to gear recommendations, we’ve condensed professional expertise into easy-to-read guides to inspire and elevate your portraits.
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Many interchangeable-lens cameras, be it DSLR or mirrorless, are sold today with what we call "kit" lenses. Current kit lenses, in general, thanks to computer technology and advanced manufacturing techniques, are more capable and of higher quality than those of yesteryear. However, many of us who use interchangeable-lens cameras feel the gravitational pull of other lenses that are not yet in our bags.
Adding lenses to your quiver is all about choices and selection and, in photography, we often find ourselves at a sort of "gear crossroads." The
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Using RGB lighting can help bring out the story in your image. Visual storyteller and founder of the Know Your Dope agency, Ricky Shoebio, discusses how he uses different colorful lights for more dynamic portraits.
0:00 - Intro
2:12 - About Ricky
4:24 - Purpose & use
7:29 - Color for character
16:05 - Post production
18:59 - Color & accent
25:43 - Ricky's Four Pillars of RGB Lighting
35:24 - Closing
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At its best, photography draws from both science and art, to give resulting images a dual purpose—aesthetic innovation and scientific merit. And when that photography happens from the windows of the International Space Station, capturing star trails, city lights, and our blue planet against the void of space, it becomes something truly transcendent.
Above Photograph © Donald Pettit, NASA
In today’s show, we’re privileged to chat with NASA Astronaut Donald Pettit, a scientist, inventor, and photographer who has spent nearly two years living,
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Creative photography goes far beyond pressing the shutter. Photographer Anya Anti shows how post-production becomes a powerful creative tool for transforming photographs into striking works of art.
0:00 - Intro
2:24 - Before & after examples
3:50 - Raw processing process
22:16 - Photoshop process
1:10:32 - Creating fantastical with realism
1:14:43 - Image layer breakdown
1:23:47 - Closing
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When Jeff Cable isn't photographing the Olympics, he's often guiding photo tours across the globe. Jeff shares tips on what to look for in a photo tour, how to pack effectively, and how to ensure an enjoyable experience.
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - About Jeff
2:02 - Photo tour vs. photo workshop
3:57 - What to look for and common questions
14:32 - Preparation
17:41 - Besides the photo
20:39 - People and places close to home
26:00 - People and places not so close to home
35:53 - Tropical wildlife
43:57 - African wildlife
50:40 - After the sun goes