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by Jill Waterman · Posted
Everyone is a photographer these days, with iPhones or other devices constantly at the ready, and anxious to capture every photogenic moment or significant event—from daily selfies to pivotal moments in the lives of family and friends. Nothing is sacred amid this picture-taking frenzy, not even the complex orchestrations of a wedding day.
Above photograph: © Jai Long, Free the Bird Photography
So, what can a professional wedding photographer do to stem the tide of snap-happy wedding guests, oblivious to the fact that they are homing in on your
by Chase Guttman · Posted
Just out of reach of the longest selfie stick and the lowest-hovering helicopter, drones can capture what no other technology is typically allowed or capable of capturing. That's particularly liberating in a world where 350 million photographs are uploaded to Facebook daily. Here are seven tips to help make your drone photography stand out rather than drone on.
Fly smart
If you're just getting started in
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In this B&H Event Space video, join photographer David Brommer as he shares mirrorless camera tips and elaborates on the mobility of his iPad-based workflow. Imagine the freedom of packing all your gear—including your digital darkroom—into a small shoulder bag to carry on your next trip. Brommer’s recommendations will help you trim your kit down to the essentials. Learn techniques to achieve better travel photographs, from researching your subject in advance to determining your shooting style and how you want to present the work. Discover
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
As if there weren’t enough acronyms and phrases in the photo and video industry, Hybrid-Log Gamma (HLG) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) are probably ones that you should take care to learn more about, because they are going to become more important in the coming months and years. If you follow photography and video news, you may have heard these terms thrown around, most notably with the introduction of the Sony a7R III and
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In this B&H Event Space video, learn how Sony Artisans Brian Smith and Katrin Eismann work with the Sony a7R III to create unique and compelling portraits by taking advantage of the latest features this camera has to offer. Join them for an informal conversation, where they share tips for conceptualizing portrait ideas, collaborating with your subject, and problem-solving on the fly when faced with a challenge. Smith walks you
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Immersive content is the next wave in visual storytelling. Interest in 360° Video has grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years, particularly given technological advances that have made the process more available to consumers than ever. Yet, this rapid growth and the proliferation of new tools can make it difficult to keep up with the best approach to creating quality content, especially for those lacking a media background. Therefore, we were eager to attend the inaugural NY VR Expo 2017, held at New York’s Jacob Javits Center from
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
You can’t beat the camera you always have with you. It is now most likely that the images you see on a Facebook feed, Snapchat, or texts were taken with a smartphone. Nowadays, it isn’t uncommon to see news stories relying on smartphone video to make their case. One issue with the smartphone is its lack of ergonomics or features when it comes to making images, so here are some tips and tools to help take your mobile photography to new frontiers.
Vertical or horizontal
One thing that always bothers me is seeing a vertical video on a horizontal
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In this entertaining and informative video by photographer (and popular presenter at the B&H Event Space) Tim Grey, you’ll learn some of the best techniques for working with selections in Adobe Photoshop.
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
We are now at the end of the series about learning video, and either you read it and would like to know what you should do now or you haven’t read it and are wondering why you should even bother learning video as a still photographer. To help you out, I have compiled a list of ideas and projects that can help explain how this video knowledge can perfectly complement your still image skills.
Interviews, Slideshows, Live Photos, and Cinemagraphs
I’ve made quite a few audio slideshows over the years but adding a video element, such as an
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Now you are really on your way to becoming the director or cinematographer you always dreamed of being, or at least getting your feet wet with the idea. If you aren’t you can check out the first three parts of this series: Getting Started, Helpful Tools, and
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Drones. Literally, they're everywhere. Whether it’s zipping through the skies, performing aerial acrobatics indoors, or lovingly stalking you from a user-defined distance, there’s no escaping them. And thanks to a rapidly evolving technology base and consumer interest that's steadily on the rise, it looks as if drones are poised to dominate both the air and the airwaves for years to come. If you're one of the many people interested in joining the drone revolution, now's a great time to do so. With so many options available to consumers,
by Allan Weitz · Posted
Many photographers have niche specialties for which they are known, intentionally or otherwise. My niche (one of them anyway) is… boat photography, a specialty I innocently and unintentionally stumbled into many years ago.
Photographs © Allan Weitz
The following 12 elements are worth considering when setting out to photograph boats, large or small. Some aspects over which you have control include
by Elizabeth Groeschen · Posted
I am not a studio photographer. Until a year ago, I had no interest in studio lighting or even on-camera flash photography. I have a Speedlight, except I couldn’t tell you where it is. I couldn’t even remember what to call said “Speedlight” and had to ask a colleague about synonyms for “external flash” to use for this article. He was disappointed in me, to say the least.
When asked, “What kind of photography do you do?” I talk about my travel and documentary work. After nearly ten years of traveling from country to country, I’ve found
by Cory Rice · Posted
“I hope we will never see the day when photo shops sell little schema grills to clamp onto our viewfinders; and that the Golden Rule will never be found etched on our ground glass.” —Henri Cartier-Bresson
Above: Apneet Kaur, Rockaways; Photographs © Cory Rice
If the Internet provides any indication of how photography is imagined by its practitioners today, one could be forgiven for thinking a robot capable of churning out flawless pictures. Two characters share the brunt of the blame for the above conclusion: the gear fetishist and
by Jill Waterman · Posted
High season for wedding photographers is on the horizon, making this a better time than ever to take an objective look at your business. To assist in this effort, we recently asked a select group of successful photographers and editors who specialize in weddings to weigh in on how to stay at the top of your game. The following tips from Kristi Drago-Price, Paul Morse, Donna Von Bruening, Brian Leahy, Libby Peterson, Chellise Michael, and Paige Denkin can help you to make the most of the season ahead.
Above photograph © Paul Morse
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