While having the right gear and knowing how to use it is of the utmost importance when you’re trying to get into professional wedding photography, if you don’t have any weddings to shoot, it’s all for naught. Whether it’s photography or any other kind of business, knowing how to...
I can’t say I’ve ever gotten excited over a firmware upgrade, but then again, as a photographer who enjoys photographing architecture, I never thought I’d see the day I could correct keystone distortion—the distortion that makes buildings look like they’re falling over backward—in-camera and in real time with a Leica rangefinder camera. 2021 is only a couple of months old and already I have good...
It makes sense that Warm Audio, a brand well regarded for creating stellar and somehow affordable microphones and outboard gear, would apply its same successful recipe to the production of accessories for studio and live stage applications. With the release of the WA-MBA mic boom arm and two...
Wildlife photographer Yaron Schmid helps you elevate your nature and wildlife photography from beyond “common shots.” Learn how to prepare, utilize composition rules, and experiment with camera settings to tell a story in your wildlife photos. Stick around for the Q&A to learn about camera gear, specifically for safari conditions! Then share your own experiences photographing wildlife in the...
Photographing groups can be a humbling experience for even the most seasoned photographer. The trick is to create an image that succeeds on an individual and collective level. Depending on the number of people involved, this can entail quite a bit of planning and more than a little bit of luck. Below are a few tips for photographers bold enough to tackle the group portrait.
Choosing the right...
Portrait Photographer Jerry Ghionis explains how to pose your clients so they always looks good! We hope you enjoy this video, and we invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com. Do you have any tips for posing your portrait clients? Please share them in the Comments section!
Live event and concert photography have, obviously, been drastically impacted by the global pandemic and related shutdowns. Let’s give a shout-out to all the photographers, musicians, technicians, and crew who have struggled with the loss of that part of their income and craft, but also make time on the B&H Photography Podcast to...
Sigma has announced a fascinating new f/2.8 standard zoom lens as part of its Contemporary lens line, and true to the Contemporary’s core concept, this 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens affords that elusive balance of performance and portability. It is currently the smallest and...
If you ask most consumer-camera owners why they keep a filter on their lens, a majority will most likely reply, “For protection.” Although filters do, in fact, protect the surface of your lens against dust, moisture, and the occasional thumb print, the primary function of lens filters is really to improve the...
HYPER by Sanho has released five new mobile charging devices that focus on convenience and recharging power-hungry devices quickly. They include home and office options that plug into the wall, a desktop dual-charging stand, and a unique take on portable power. Whatever your charging needs are, Sanho’s new HyperJuice lineup is sure to deliver.
For the desktop, the...
The first zoom lenses were not very good. Manufacturers of early zooms made optical concessions in the name of convenience and flexibility. The ability to change your lens’s field of view—eliminating the need to carry numerous prime lenses and swap them on the go—was, and still is, enticing to many photographers. Ever since the birth of the zoom, photographers have debated which option is better...
Profoto has unveiled the Pro-11 2400 AirTTL Power Pack, adding AirX connectivity as well as a variety of internal and external design upgrades to its flagship power pack. A familiar sight on fashion, action, and high-speed photo sets, Profoto’s power packs have earned their namesake, providing dependable...
In our recent introduction to first-person view (FPV) drones, we went over the basics of FPV flying. Specifically, we focused on aircraft requirements, necessary equipment, and FPV use cases. Now, we’d like to expand upon that primer with a glossary of terms and abbreviations commonly associated with FPV drones...