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Posted 09/19/2022
Ready to step up from that built-in flash? Whether you’re going for a dramatic look in the studio or a diffused look outdoors, you, too, can create awesome portraits using only one speed light. A speed light can help fill in the shadows, bounce light from a nearby surface, add color, even balance the light when the background is overexposed, and can be applied to many more techniques.
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Why Use OCF (Off-Camera Flash)?
1:19 - Uses and Ideas
3:37 - Final Thoughts
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted 09/19/2022
One of the most picturesque subjects of the year, fall foliage offers a chance for photographers to show off their landscape shooting chops and revel in some of the most distinct and pleasing colors nature has to offer. Marking the change of season from summer to autumn, and indicating colder temperatures to come, this brief period, where leaves change from green to rust, is worth celebrating, viewing, and photographing.
Above photograph: Taken with Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens
Photographing fall foliage and autumn landscapes doesn't necessarily
Posted 09/16/2022
Heather Larkin shares her tips for finding macro photography subjects in your own home (or with a quick trip to the nearest store). What sort of subjects do you use in your own macro photography? Let us know in the Comments section.
0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - Idea 1
0:50 - Idea 2
1:17 - Idea 3
1:45 - Idea 4
2:09 - Idea 5
2:33 - Bonus Idea
2:54 - Final Thoughts
Posted 09/13/2022
Product and advertising photographer Karl Taylor shares five tips for using the V-FLAT WORLD Light Cone to prevent shine and reflection from the objects he photographs. Watch this B&H online video and learn to achieve a professional, matte look—even when photographing materials like metal and plastic!
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Tip 1
0:36 - Tip 2
0:58 - Tip 3
1:13 - Tip 4
1:35 - Tip 5
2:03 - Final Thoughts
Posted 09/06/2022
Visual artist Sinjun Strom discusses techniques for creating self-portraits on medium format film, with tips regarding focusing, framing, and settings.
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Keeping the Camera Stable
0:47 - Framing Your Portrait
1:29 - Focusing By Yourself
2:08 - Taking the Photo
2:27 - Number of Images
3:03 - Final Thoughts
Posted 08/25/2022
An expert on photographing dogs, Elias Weiss Friedman can hold the attention of multiple dogs in one image. In this video, he shares his dog-photography knowhow, including which lenses to use, the proper angle from which to photograph, ideas for posing, and other creative points.
0:00 - Introduction
0:14 - Tip 1
0:38 - Tip 2
1:27 - Tip 3
1:50 - Tip 4
2:30 - Tip 5
3:18 - Final Thoughts
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted 08/22/2022
A lens’s hyperfocal distance—a mathematical combination of lens focal length, aperture or f-stop, and focus distance—is a tool that photographers can use to maximize their depth of field for capturing nearby foregrounds and distant backgrounds in acceptable sharpness.
While you can always dial up your lens’s sharpest aperture (sweet spot), many landscape photographers want as
Posted 08/19/2022
Professional photographer Shiv Verma shares some tips and techniques for time lapses, including typical mistakes to avoid, camera equipment, potential subjects, composition, and more.
0:00 - Introduction & Overview
2:00 - What is a Time-Lapse?
3:29 - Example
5:15 - What Can You Capture?
6:22 - Camera Gear
13:37 - Light
14:44 - The Process
17:24 - Framing & Flicker
21:50 - Holy Grail
22:53 - Animation & Motion Control
23:44 - Final Thoughts
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Posted 08/16/2022
Travel photographer and filmmaker Emmett Sparling shares five tips for preparing to shoot photos while you travel. Inspiration, organization, and preparation can ensure that you don’t miss a shot, don’t overpack, and won’t lose your photos or footage!
0:00 - Introduction
0:14 - Itinerary
1:05 - Intentions
2:13 - Research
3:01 - Packing
4:03 - Workflow
5:16 - Bonus Tip
Feeling inspired? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
Posted 08/15/2022
Street photographer Harvey Stein has visited and revisited the same destinations throughout his career, photographing strangers all around the world. In this seminar, he shares his tried-and-true techniques for capturing street portraits, as well as the stories behind his images.
0:00 - Introduction
1:24 - Stein's Not-So-Secret Secrets
7:35 - Flight Photos
10:25 - New Mexico
23:00 - India
34:09 - Mexico
36:30 - More from Stein
For even more fun, listen in as Stein discusses his newest book, Coney Island People: 50 Years, and offers valuable
Posted 08/09/2022
OM SYSTEM Ambassador Emilie Talpin is in the field and shares five tips for improving your photographs of birds, including where to focus your lens, what gear you should use, and more.
0:00 - Introduction
0:22 - Identify Your Subject
1:47 - Connect with Your Subject
4:34 - Be Ready
6:35 – Early Bird Catches the Worm
7:54 - Tell Your Story
9:51 - Final Thoughts
Posted 08/05/2022
Landscape photographer Sapna Reddy has mastered the art of translating the emotion of beautiful scenery into a photograph. In this seminar, she explains how the visual language of photography works to create stunning images and how to go beyond the basic rules of composition with more advanced guidelines.
0:00 - Introduction
1:41 - Communicating the Visuals
6:40 - Understanding the Language of Photography
8:18 - Focal Points/Visual Elements
13:15 - Composition
32:34 - Storytelling
45:36 - In Summation/Takeaways
48:19 - More from Reddy
49:00
Posted 07/25/2022
In flight or in a fight, Matt Kloskowski has photographed birds in many different scenarios. Learn how he achieves beautiful bird photos, from camera settings to gear, in this OPTIC seminar.
0:00 - Introduction
1:19 - Embrace the Chaos
8:42 - About Matt
9:49 - In This Presentation
11:14 - Exposure Overview (Aperture, Shutter Speed, & ISO)
22:19 - Autofocus
32:07 - Light, Background, & Action
42:11 - Gear
45:44 - Brief Editing Tips
47:16 - More Courses from Matt
47:49 - Q&A
Ready to photograph birds on your own? Let us know in the
Posted 07/22/2022
When choosing a macro lens, how do you decide which focal length is best for you? Heather Larkin discusses various macro photography subjects—such as flowers, insects, and dew drops—and the lenses that suit each situation.
0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - What is Macro Photography?
1:56 - Larkin’s Lenses
4:20 - Depth of Field
8:49 - Camera Settings
10:42 - Lens Choices
15:11 - Examples
21:02 - Q&A
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