Photography Education
Every time you pick up your camera, you are participating in nearly two centuries of technological and artistic innovation. The history of photography is a winding path full of mad scientists, boisterous critics, and groundbreaking artists. While you are home, why not binge on the stories that have come to make photography such an influential way of seeing and representing the world? Here are some places to get started.
Explora’s “Historical Processes” series dives into the history and drama surrounding early photographic processes.
Photography is a great way to get out of the house, explore the world around you, and can be a reason to visit new places. Sometimes, though, your own home and time spent indoors can also be a key source of inspiration and a tool to work through any creative droughts in which you might find yourself. Whether you’re confined to home because of weather, a global pandemic, or just because you feel like staying in, don’t let staying at home be a limitation to your photography practice; let the challenge of being indoors ignite new ways to approach
There is nothing better for an emerging imagemaker looking to advance in a crowded field than the fresh insights and valuable contacts to be gained from a photographic portfolio review. Earlier this year, I was invited to the annual Portfolio Day organized by New York’s International Center of Photography (ICP) to view the work of select alumni and current graduates.
ICP’s one-year certificate programs in Creative
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Join high-school portrait photographer Tomayia Colvin as she shares three quick tips on how to develop a brand identity for your photography. In the video, Colvin stresses the importance of authenticity, consistency, and hard work when creating and maintaining a successful brand. Be sure to drop by BandH.com for more videos, informational articles, and more.
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The first amateur photographic entity in the United States was the Amateur Photographic Exchange Club, New York City, which existed from 1861–1863. The oldest continuously extant camera club in the United States founded, at least in part, by amateurs is the Photographic Society of Philadelphia, founded in 1862.
On today’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast we talk about camera clubs and, specifically, the
In the world of photography, the name Magnum has been synonymous with photojournalism and visual storytelling of the highest caliber, from the agency’s founding in 1947 to the present.
The artists of this world-renowned collective have documented global events, pushed the boundaries of visual language, and fostered photographic dialogues for more than 70 years. In addition to producing a remarkable photographic archive, Magnum Photo recently launched a new section of its website, Magnum Learn, to
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The wedding-photography business is very competitive, so to have a distinct client base and a way to stand out from the crowd is crucial—almost necessary. On this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we discuss niche wedding photography with three photographers who have forged a career path by photographing the weddings of a specific niche demographic. To be clear, each of these photographers shoot weddings for all ilks, but they have been able to
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How do you create rich, smooth, buttery bokeh? First, you must start with shallow depth of field, of course. Photographer David Flores provides seven tips on how to make photographs effectively appealing by creating bokeh—an aesthetic that uses the blurry, out-of-focus portion of a photograph to direct your attention to the in-focus subject. Ready to try these tips out for yourself? Read more about bokeh here, and share your experiences and
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Why do your photos suck? Lots of reasons, probably. In all seriousness, though, photographer David Flores gives some great tips on how to shoot properly to prevent your photos from being less than desirable. Be sure to drop by BandH.com for more videos, informational articles, and more.
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Photographer David Flores, with the help of B&H pro Todd Vorenkamp, wants to give you 13 ways to flex your photographic muscles. Each of these activities can be done by anyone with a camera. Some ideas may require you to limit yourself and your gear artificially, making you stretch to vary your shots. Others will have you using your legs to capture different images as you go for a walk. Make sure to check out the video for
Katrin Eismann’s fascination with the visual world started early. “When I was very young, my parents had a faceted crystal stopper on a bottle of cognac, and I would run around the house looking through it, taking pictures … in my mind,” she recalls.
She got her first real camera at 12, a little Instamatic that she earned from collecting the S&H Green Stamps her mother gave her from food shopping. “It was called a Lady Carefree Camera, and it had a lace cover and little flash cubes, she says. “But my father photographed with a Rolleiflex,
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Edvard Munch noted that “colors live a remarkable life of their own after they have been applied to the canvas” and, on today’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we dip our brushes into the palette of art and color theory and, then, we explore practical (and beautiful) applications of color through the eyes of a documentarian and a fashion photographer. We start our conversation with photographer/artist/explorer Adam Marelli,
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If inspiration is what you are looking for, the story of how Eric Kruszewski became a photographer should supply you with plenty of it. Of course, it all starts with a personal desire but, planning, networking, hard work, and even a simple Google search like the eponymic one above, all go into the recipe for success.
Photographs © Eric Kruszewski
Taking up photography as a hobby in your thirties seems a commonplace occurrence, but deciding to change careers and become a working photographer is
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Many photographers begin their careers wanting to “make a difference” with their photography, to bring some good to the world, or at least to the people they photograph. It’s one of the greatest aspects of the craft and its adherents, but can a photo really bring about long-term change? This is an increasingly relevant question, and one that dogs even the most experienced and socially conscious photographers. Despite this dilemma, many photographers forge ahead, shining a light on horrors and glories with the hope that their images have a
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On this week’s episode, we return to our roots—and not just our photographic roots—but we return to our podcast’s original design of chatting about photography among B&H photographers and writers. We welcome back an original co-host of the podcast, Todd Vorenkamp, as we discuss the basics of photography—the control of light through aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity.
Yes, this episode could be considered a Photo 101 course