Posted 01/24/2023
Watch this B&H video, and learn how fine art photographer Anya Anti retouches her surreal and dreamy photos using Adobe Photoshop. Anti shares tips about aspects of her photos such as her workflow, cleaning up her backgrounds, how to deal with facial complexion, and more.
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Tip 1
1:26 - Tip 2
3:20 - Tip 3
4:10 - Tip 4
4:48 - Tip 5
5:20 - Final Thoughts
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Posted 01/17/2023
Dive into the world of fine art photography with Anya Anti as she shares her tips on concept portraits, from planning to photoshoot.
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Does Gear Matter?
1:28 - Concepts and Storytelling
2:50 - Planning
3:55 - Props
4:55 - Your Subject and Concept
5:29 - Final
Posted 01/17/2023
Rich Johnson is here with model Thirl Hupp to show you how to create a dramatic portrait, anywhere. Johnson explains how to keep your setup simple, how to pose your client, and what challenges you could face while shooting on location.
0:00 - Introduction
2:33 - Think About Why You’re Capturing the Portrait
4:16 - First Setup
11:00 - Tips for Working with Models/Clients
14:00 - Adjusting the Lights
18:46 - Balancing Your Portfolio and Working with Clients
20:06 - Adjusting Lights and Posing
29:08 - How to Deal with Unwanted Lights on Location
Posted 01/15/2023
Did you just acquire a new camera? Are you a beginner who would like to improve the quality of your photographs? In this B&H video, Maria Perez demonstrates ten exercises for practicing photography that will help boost your creativity.
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Exposure Triangle
1:04 - Silhouettes
1:36 - Freezing Action
2:23 - Long Exposure
3:25 - Depth of Field
4:06 - Up and Down
4:29 - High and Low
5:06 - Reflections
5:35 - Negative Space
6:09 - Take Ten Images of One Subject
6:30 - Self-Portraits
7:03 - Final Thoughts
Posted 01/10/2023
Sony Artisan of Imagery Mike Colón recently shot a destination wedding on his Sony XPERIA smartphone. In this B&H video, Colón discusses his own experience shooting a high-pressure event without the luxury of his Sony Alpha cameras and
Posted 12/20/2022
Francisca Roura, children’s portrait photographer, gives an in-depth talk about her vision and technique for the intricacies of photographing children, including important tips on how to work with the little darlings.
0:00 - Introduction
1:54 - Roura's Work
6:35 - The Relevance of Portraits
7:49 - Roura's Key Advice
12:08 - Useful Tips for Portraits
13:07 - Apparel, Accessories, and Poses
14:47 - Making the Children Feel Comfortable
16:24 - Final Thoughts
17:00 - Q&A
Posted 12/20/2022
Photographer David Swindler shares five tips for capturing better wildlife images, such as how to avoid a busy background, how angles change the photo, understanding camera settings, and other helpful suggestions.
0:00 - Introduction
0:21 - Framing
2:01 - Backgrounds
4:00 - Angles
5:34 - Animal Behavior
6:40 - Camera Settings (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, and Autofocus)
10:31 - Final Thoughts
Posted 12/17/2022
There are tools and techniques hidden inside Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic that every travel photographer should know. In this B&H video, photographer David Marx explains how to use the editing software to bring your photos to life. He discusses topics such as how to edit your exposure, how to use the gradient tool, and offers other helpful tips.
0:00 - Overview
3:23 - Repairing
18:14 - Global Edits
33:09 - Local Edits
39:15 - Map Module
48:13 - Organizational Tools
51:35 - Q&A
58:24 - Final Thoughts
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Posted 12/13/2022
Natalie Amrossi, aka Misshattan, shares five tips for capturing cityscapes, such as how to plan your shot, perspectives to consider, and other elements that make up this type of photograph.
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Tip 1
0:54 - Tip 2
2:00 - Tip 3
2:47 - Tip 4
3:36 - Tip 5
4:32 - Final Thoughts
Photographing holiday lights and candles is one of the most fun holiday adventures any photographer can have and a great way to explore and enjoy the festive lights in your neighborhood and home.
Here are some tips on how to make the most of your captures of holiday lights while you wait to receive gifts from your B&H wish list!
1. Use Low-Light / Night Photography Techniques
The best time to view holiday lights is when the lights go down (indoors and outside). Therefore, you will benefit from the tried-and-true practices of
Posted 11/29/2022
John Kingston of @Roaming Lost shares five important tips to make your digital nomad life easier, from staying organized to being connected when off the grid. We also take a look at how his van is set up for roaming!
0:00 - Tip 1
0:57 - Tip 2
1:41 - Tip 3
2:41 - Tip 4
3:30 - Tip 5
4:29 - Final Thoughts
Posted 11/28/2022
In this B&H video, Scott Kelby will change how you, as a photographer, think of your iPhone's camera. Follow along to learn how to use your mobile phone as your second camera while travelling and still produce awesome photos.
0:00 - Benefits of Using a Smartphone
5:06 - Change How You Think
11:11 - 20 Tips for Better iPhone Photos
44:03 - Final Thoughts
It’s true that keeping your equipment clean and in tip-top shape can be a chore, but it’s unfortunately a chore that everyone needs to take on at some point. Right now might just be the perfect time to take on the arduous tasks of giving your lenses a good cleaning, as well as maybe stepping up to the intimidating process of cleaning your sensor. Keeping both of these tools clean helps to ensure the highest image quality when you get back to shooting, and will also make your post-production life a bit more efficient. It’s also a good thing to
Great products deserve (and often receive) great product photography. Whether you are photographing items for online sales, Internet auctions, or simply taking still life photos of a prized possession, there are some simple (and relatively inexpensive) gear and tips that can help your photos stand out from the others.
Online Auctions & Internet Marketplaces
We’ve all seen sub-par product images online. Let’s face it, they do not want to make you reach for your credit card or increase your bid. Smartphone snapshots are perfectly fine if you
Posted 11/17/2022
Professional photojournalist Michael Brochstein teaches you how to get started in the field of photojournalism. He will cover topics such as how photojournalists are hired, what gear and software to use, how to obtain "media access," and so much more!
0:00 – Introduction
1:19 – Genres of Photojournalism
2:32 – What Gets Published
3:26 – Employment
8:55 – Different Angles
13:48 – Terminology
20:08 – Photographing Talking Heads
23:48 – Post-Production Software
25:19 – Workflow: General
30:40 – Workflow: Captioning
32:33 – Workflow: Culling
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