Posted 02/17/2022
Editorial and commercial photographer Kreshonna Keane shares five tips for posing her portrait subjects. From finding creative angles to directing models, Keane paints a keen portrait of her craft.
What are some of your own tips for posing your portrait subjects? Wax poetic in the Comments section!
For months, Mark Seliger was a ghost. While most of New York huddled indoors, Seliger roamed the streets, cataloging rare, haunting images of “The City That Never Sleeps,” finally put to rest.
These images are the heart of Seliger’s latest work, The City That Finally Sleeps, a moving and unforgettable look at New York during the height of COVID-19.
B&H, in partnership with Sony, is proud to support Mark Seliger and to celebrate the release of this
Ahhhhhhhh, the hot summer sun, cool waves along the shore, sand between your toes—what’s not to love about the beach? If you are a camera, all of the above. Extreme heat, corrosive saltwater, and tiny particles can destroy a vulnerable camera faster than you can slather on sunscreen. Luckily, with a little preparation, you can safely take photographs at the beach while minimizing risk to your gear. Read on to learn how.
Tough Cameras
If you plan on making a habit of bringing a camera to the beach, your best bet is to invest in a
The MacBook Pro has long been the standard, go-to laptop for working photographers. It combines the power we need along with the portability to bring on location or along while traveling. It’s the perfect combination that just got even better with the recent release of the new, late 2019 16" MacBook Pro. I had a chance to use this new model for a few days, and decided to jump in head-first and use it in lieu of not
286 Views· Posted 12/19/2019
Jake Estes, from B&H, has holiday gift ideas for the photographer in your life. Whether they (or you!) are beginner photographers or seasoned professionals, there's something on this list for all to enjoy. Plus, these all cost less than $260!
More Holiday Gift Ideas:6 Practical Gifts to Give Your Photographer Friends
Cristina Mittermeier was hardly seeking to change the world with photography when starting her career as a marine biologist. Trained as a scientist and armed with a degree in biochemical engineering in the exploitation of marine resources from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM), in Mexico, Mittermeier’s early work consisted largely of scientific papers filled with the hard data of numbers and words. A prime influence in her work was biologist Paul Ehrlich’s 1968 book, The Population Bomb, which she read as a
136 Views· Posted 05/22/2019
Travel offers extensive opportunities—and challenges—for the photographer. Whether your interests are a casual record of your family trip, or a serious visual exploration of a place far from home, this presentation will provide practical tips and visual stimulation so that you come home with pictures you can be proud of.
Lefkowitz covers: pre-trip planning; what to take and how to pack; foreign travel considerations; interacting with and photographing the "locals;" time of day and weather issues; finding the good spots; protecting digital
168 Views· Posted 04/30/2019
The world of fine art photography is transforming as rapidly as the commercial marketplace. Creating and properly marketing a body of fine art work can be instrumental in developing multiple revenue streams to support your business while at the same time keeping your vision fresh and alive.
What is a fine art photograph? What is the correct market for your fine art work and how do you reach that market? How should you present your work to galleries, and create marketing materials and a Web site? What expectations does a gallery have, and what
Posted 04/30/2019
Esta clase fue una introducción de las reglas básicas en la producción fotográfica de un paisaje natural.
Just in case you missed the parades, banquets, gifts, and fireworks on May 1, the month of May is National Photography Month! And, as a dedicated reader of this blog or patron of the SuperStore, you probably know that we consider every month of the year B&H Photo Video is Photography Month. Even though we celebrate photography daily, B&H Photo Video is proud to join in the National Photography Month celebrations with
94 Views· Posted 03/06/2019
Do you long to create photographs that are filled with emotion and life? Join instructor Chloe Ramirez as she breaks down exactly how she directs her subjects to gets image that are never stiff but alive, natural and full of emotion. Whether you are a wedding photographer, portrait or family photographer you can use these techniques and apply them anytime you are photographing people.
Objectives:
Owning who you are as an artist. Attracting your ideal client
Questionnaires and location picking
Sessions that fit your clients style
Cultivating a
50 Views· Posted 03/06/2019
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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127 Views· Posted 11/07/2018
What makes a photo project? Is it the number of pictures, the story that goes along with them, or the places where they get pitched? For photographers who want to move from making single images to complete projects, we will explore the lessons learned and mistakes made by artist and photographer Adam Marelli.
In this talk, Marelli will answer questions about the phases of project development, from start to finish. He will discuss his experiences of pitching projects to galleries, magazines, and commercial clients so that you walk away with an
203 Views· Posted 09/14/2018
Come join award-winning headshot photographer, Rod Goodman, as he goes behind the curtain to shed light on the creation of a headshot. With an emphasis on capturing the essence of a subject while creating a marketable headshot, Goodman will discuss both the technical and creative aspects of this subtle art form.
Topics will include: camera equipment choices, lighting, exposure settings, retouching and photographer-client dynamics - both with before & after examples, among others.
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42 Views· Posted 08/27/2018
Frank Rocco talks about the Do's and Don'ts of photography etiquette between photographers and assistants.