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Join renowned celebrity portrait photographer Mark Mann for an informative workshop in association with Rotolight! Mann discusses his choices for photography studio lighting, continuous lighting, and shows you his portrait-lighting techniques.
Mark Mann is an accomplished photographer with a wealth of experience shooting for high profile magazines like Esquire, CNET, and Deadline, Mann has captured some of the world’s most famous faces including Martin Freeman, Barack Obama, and Martin Scorsese.
Sponsored by Rotolight.
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In this B&H interview, wedding/portrait photographer Sam Hurd offers five simple tips to help you add a creative element to location portraits in any environment. When shooting with a prime lens and shallow depth of field, mask distracting elements from a scene by holding the side of a basic cell phone in front of your lens, creating a reflection on demand. A six-inch triangular glass
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In this video, professional wedding photographer Cliff Mautner lays out his five essential tips for telling a story while shooting a wedding. Follow along as Mautner shares invaluable insights that will help you become a better wedding photographer. When you’re finished, be sure to check out the rest of our wide selection of instructional and informative videos, at BandH.com.
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Famed portrait photographer Peter Hurley is here to share five quick tips for taking better headshots. Hurley covers all aspects of shooting headshots, including how to market your own photography business. Follow along with the entire video to make sure all your subjects are looking good. Be sure to come back to BandH.com for more educational videos.
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Meet Catherine Sharp, a B&H Marketing specialist who has a passion for shooting photos, especially those that contain elements like water and smoke. Sharp describes her photography as a way to freeze motion; each photo reminds you of everything that was happening in that very moment. Watch the video to see her creative approach to photography—not to mention some amazing photos! When you’re done, be sure to check out the wide selection of instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.
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Join photographer Brian Smith as he shares five tips for making the most out of a location portrait shoot. From engaging subjects to choosing locations, utilizing technology and managing light, Smith’s advice will have your portraits looking better in no time. Be sure to drop by BandH.com for more videos, informational articles, and more.
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Wedding photographer JB Salle shares some tips regarding off-camera lighting and how to use strobes effectively. He discusses lighting techniques that mimic the sun when there isn't enough natural light, as well as how to use a reflector to separate the subject from the backdrop. There are a lot of useful nuggets of information in this video, so watch this video! For even more, come back and peruse our comprehensive video library.
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In 2014, when Hawkeye Huey was 4 years old, his father, National Geographic photographer Aaron Huey, bought him his first camera. That day the two started an adventure traveling together around the American West making photographs, meeting strangers, chasing light, and learning how to see. They climbed Salvation Mountain, went into the chutes at the Cody Night Rodeo, visited the markets of the Navajo Nation, and cruised the Las Vegas strip. Between the ages of 4 and 8, Hawkeye has taken around 2,000 instant photos.
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In this photography tutorial, SLR Lounge shares their five long-exposure photography tips to maximize creativity. If you want to take your portrait photography to the next level, SLR Lounge has you covered!
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Long-Exposure Photography at Home: Camera Settings, Gear, and Ideas
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A new G Master has arrived. The ninth addition to the series is the FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens, a stellar portrait-length prime. Watch here as Jake Estes and a couple of B&H photographers take the lens for a quick spin both in a studio and out on some New York City streets. Be sure to check back in at BandH.com for more informational videos and reviews!
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In this video, wedding and portrait photographer Susan Stripling provides five quick tips for setting up a successful wedding photography business. Follow along as Stripling shares invaluable insight that will help you get your business up and running. When you’re finished, be sure to check out the rest of our wide selection of instructional and informative videos, at BandH.com.
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Watch as accomplished fashion photographer Lindsay Adler takes to the streets of New York City and shares some tips for capturing portraits. Using these techniques, you can quickly improve your photo skills and become more comfortable working on location. If you want to learn even more, be sure to check out our other videos.
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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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Kristen Auriemma’s photographic style is best described as soft, sleek, and conceptual—traits thoroughly evinced in her stunning portraiture work. In addition to being a professional photographer, Auriemma also works as a member of B&H’s Live Chat and Email Support. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com. To read more about B&H employees who are involved in creative endeavors, just click over
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Environmental portraits tell a story, by allowing a glimpse into the world of another individual, with a depth that surpasses the expressive capacity of a formal portrait. The subject is revealed by the photographer’s use of design, and composition of the background setting, with special attention to light, posture, expression, composition, and rapport. Each element divulges another aspect of the subject’s personality, requiring careful attention to detail.
The technical concerns about light, camera angle and lenses, backgrounds, selective