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Natural light is a more affordable and accessible way to light your portraits, but it can be tough to master. Join Juan in this one-take video, as he shares his top 10 tips for mastering natural light and creating more compelling portrait photographs.
0:00 - Directional Lighting
1:13 - Hand Method
1:50 - Building Bounce
2:55 - Background Ideas
3:55 - Harsh Light
4:44 - Stop Posing Your Models
5:34 - Shoot in the Shade
6:20 - Catch Light
6:59 - The Last Tip
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You can take portraits with what you have available, even if it's your smartphone and natural light. Composition, angles, and directing have a huge impact on the quality of your photo. However, if you're ready to invest in some gear, Juan shares his camera and lighting recommendations.
0:00 - In This Video
0:34 - Beginner Portrait Photography
4:19 - Mid-Level
8:12 - Professional Portraits 101
12:10 - Outro
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Can photographers blend the worlds of digital and film in portraiture? Join Lotta to learn how the medium-format Hasselblad 907x allows you to have the best of both words, using the CFV 100C and 500C backs.
0:00 - Swedish Design Philosophy
0:26 - Digital Medium Format
1:17 - How the Camera Feels/Handling
1:41 - Digital Film Hybrid
3:41 - Tethering
4:12 - Setting up the Film
6:04 - Film Photos
6:42 - XCD Lenses
7:53 - Final Thoughts
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It's time to ditch the mirror selfie and to get creative with your self-portraiture. But how can you take self-portraits by yourself and remain in focus? Sam answers that question and more in this tutorial!
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Tripod
0:22 - Focusing
1:11 - Tethering
1:45 - Shooting Mode & Timer
2:04 - The Creative Part
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The new Sony RX1R III packs full-frame features into a compact body, all with a fixed Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens. But does it live up to the hype? Join Matt to see how this camera performs in the real world.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Look and Feel
1:32 - Lens, Sensor, Step Crop, and More
2:35 - Macro Switch
3:06 - Creative Looks
3:46 - Vertical Mode
4:15 - Video Specs and Autofocus
5:14 - Stabilization
5:53 - Long Exposures
6:46 - Is This for You?
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Dive into the world of high-volume photography, from corporate headshots to a sports media day. There are certain cameras and other pieces of gear that will help streamline your portrait photoshoot workflow. Sam will also cover how to get creative when taking environmental portraits as well!
0:00 In This Video
0:23 Cameras & Lighting
1:15 Creative Environmental Portraits
1:26 Tethering & Capture One
1:52 High-Volume Photo Firmware Upgrades
2:24 Barcode Scanning
4:23 Final Thoughts
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In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, our team headed to Animal Care Centers of NYC’s (@ACCNYC) new facility in Queens to take dog headshots. Gabe and Sam share how to get a pet's attention, how to pose them, what kind of lighting to use, and more.
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Treats & Toys
2:43 - Backgrounds (Indoors & Outdoors)
3:31 - Posing & Action Shots
4:56 - Cameras & Lenses
5:59 - Lighting
7:26 - Bonus Tips
8:44 - More from NYC ACC
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Lotta asks the professional portrait and wedding photographers at WPPI Expo 2025 for their hot takes, as well as the lessons they've learned at the conference!
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Hot Takes
3:17 - New Lessons Learned
6:07 - Lotta's Hot Takes
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It seems like everyone is using a DJI Osmo Pocket 3, but is it worth the hype? How does the footage compare to a mirrorless camera's? Is it any better than using your smartphone? Join Matt to learn its pros and cons and how to maximize your Osmo Pocket 3!
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Benefits
2:38 - Osmo Pocket 3 vs. Mirrorless or DSLR
5:38 - Pro Mode
7:06 - Smart Features
8:01 - So, What's the Verdict?
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Join our team at CP+ 2025, International Camera and Photo Imaging Show in Yokohama, Tokyo, Japan to learn about the latest and greatest gear. Shop and learn more about the gear below!
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Sigma
1:46 - Sony
3:00 - Panasonic LUMIX
3:37 - Nikon
5:20 - Canon
6:46 - FUJIFILM
8:08 - DJI
9:15 - OM System
10:15 - Sirui
11:15 - Profoto
11:52 - Tamron
12:20 - Tokina
12:43 - Final Thoughts
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A follow-up five years in the making, Panasonic is announcing the Lumix S1R II Mirrorless Camera, a new flagship and the company’s first S-tier camera since 2022. A powerful, high-resolution camera that marks the Lumix brand’s entry into 8K video, the versatile S1R II is aimed at high-end, hybrid creators of all stripes. Smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the weather-resistant build yields a camera that’s
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Legendary optics company ZEISS is announcing two new lenses, the Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 and the Otus ML 85mm f/1.4, as part of a larger launch of a new high-end lens series for mirrorless cameras. Available in Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Sony E mounts, the manual focus
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OM SYSTEM is hearkening back to its heritage with its latest release, the OM-3 Mirrorless Camera, which delivers advanced performance and creative versatility while drawing design inspiration from the iconic Olympus OM-1 SLR film camera of the 1970s. The company is also releasing updated versions of three lenses—17mm f/1.8 and 25mm f/1.8 primes and a 100-400mm f/5.6-6.3 super-telephoto zoom—to complement the release of the new
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Choosing the right camera gear can feel overwhelming, especially when you're just starting out. Whether you're venturing into wildlife photography, launching a portrait business, diving into travel photography and videography, or exploring landscape photography, having the right setup is important. To help you navigate your choices, our resident photographers and videographers share their top gear recommendations based on their own experiences.
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Portrait Overview
0:45 - Portrait Gear Under $500
1:36 - Under $800
2:22 -
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What is the best camera for beginner video creators? Matt explains why APS-C or crop sensor cameras are the way to go and breaks down the features of these budget- and beginner-friendly cameras.
0:00 Why Buy a Crop Sensor Camera?
1:18 Cameras & Features
5:43 Lenses
6:35 Final Thoughts