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Posted 07/21/2022
Street photographer Hugh Brownstone shares his tips for shooting black-and-white photos with your digital camera. Whether you're making portraits, cityscapes, or architectural photos, these techniques will help you get started!
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Use Technology
0:44 - How to Expose
1:28 - Capture in Color
1:48 - Think of the Edit
2:14 - Where to Be
Did you find these tips helpful? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
Posted 07/16/2022
Interested in photographing the stars at night but not sure where to start? During this class, professional photographer Alison Carlino discusses the gear needed, how to plan for night sky adventures, how to focus in the darkness, the basics of how to light-paint objects, and how to capture star trails for the purpose of compositing in StarStaX. She also reviews realistic post-processing of the images in Lightroom.
0:00 - Introduction
6:13 - About Alison
8:56 - In This Presentation
9:37 - Gear
14:35 - Planning
20:37 - How to Focus in the Dark
Posted 07/12/2022
So how do you photograph anyone? Glyn Dewis discusses how technical photography knowledge isn't enough to take great portraits: connecting with your subject, being relatable, and doing what’s right for them will level up your images.
0:00 - Intro
3:07 - Glyn's Advice
48:37 - Q&A
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Posted 07/06/2022
Ashkan Roayee shares tips for creating dramatic lighting for dance portraits.
0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - Angles & Lenses
1:04 - Lighting Setup
1:25 - Fabric
1:52 - Posing & Lighting
2:25 - Studio Size
2:58 - Final Thoughts
Posted 06/28/2022
Whether you're photographing frogs in the Amazon or insects in your backyard, in this B&H video, Sony Artisan Colby Brown shares his most important tips for photographing wildlife at a macro scale.
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Tip 1: Lens Type
0:55 - Tip 2: Off-Camera Flash
1:36 - Tip 3: Learn Your Subject
2:04 - Tip 4: Respect the Creatures
2:37 - Tip 5: Bug Spray
3:25 - Final Thoughts
Did you learn something new about macro wildlife photography? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
Posted 06/28/2022
From prep to styling, Natalie Napoleon shares five tips for making your product photos stand out!
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Tip 1 - Get Organized
1:02 - Tip 2 - Rolling Carts
1:38 - Tip 3 - Know Your Customer
2:22 - Tip 4 - Tethered Shooting
3:40 - Tip 5 - Lighting
5:06 - Bonus Tip 1 - Keep Your Lens Clean
5:25 - Bonus Tip 2 - Call the Pros
5:45 - Final Thoughts - Create Your Stories
Did you find these tips helpful? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
Posted 06/16/2022
Berty Mandagie discusses film photography tips that beginners need to know!
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Tip 1 - Shoot with Confidence
0:36 - Tip 2 - Know Your Camera
1:06 - Tip 3 - Try Them All
1:43 - Tip 4 - Prime Lens
1:59 - Tip 5 - Remember Your Camera Settings
2:35 - Final Thoughts
What are your final thoughts? Tell us how you really feel in the Comments section, below!
Posted 06/08/2022
Whether you're engaged in the process of photography, videography, livestreaming, zoom meetings, or vlogging, the Luxli Cello² can be used creatively in any situation. Luxli Product Trainer and photographer Stephen Gomez shows you how to use this RGBAW light in various photography and video lighting setups.
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by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted 06/03/2022
Welcome to Part 3 of our journey into the world of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) photography. In this final chapter of the 3-part series of articles, we voyage back into the mental aspects of creating ICM art, as well as take in some tips for some of the more common ICM subjects and finish with inspirational words from some of the masters of the craft.
Above image © Morag Paterson
Approach
Because ICM eschews many of the lessons we have tried so hard to learn in photography over the years, the approach and process are very different to
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted 06/03/2022
Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive into the world of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) photography. In this second part of the three-part series of articles, we look at the kinds of gear that ICM artists recommend, as well as the technical side of the art including camera settings and techniques.
Above image © Ceri Herd
Camera
Gear is not a limiting factor in exploring ICM photography—you can even use a smartphone, provided you have a way of controlling the shutter speed. For repeatable, deliberate results, you will want to have a camera that
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted 06/03/2022
Welcome to the world of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) photography—a fascinating and beautiful world where the camera and the photographer’s movements combine to become a mechanical paintbrush—transforming photographic capture into something completely unique and otherwise invisible to the naked eye. In a photographic world generally obsessed with image sharpness, there are photographic artists amongst us who give little thought to everything we’ve ever been taught about photography to create spectacular images by intentionally moving their
Posted 05/28/2022
While ND filters and polarizers are important gear for photographing moving water, Mahesh Thapa has discovered other essential equipment during his 20 years of landscape photography. Whether you're capturing rivers, creeks, streams, or waterfalls, Thapa’s suggestions for equipment and techniques will help you create beautiful and blurry water photos. Plus, you'll learn a way to make your water look silky without filters!
Do you have any tips for photographing moving water? Go with the flow and share them in the Comments section, below.
by Cory Rice · Posted 05/27/2022
Using fast prime lenses to create razor-sharp portraits where the focus melts away like butter can be an addictive (and costly) pastime. The jump from an 85mm f/1.8 to an 85mm f/1.4 may seem minor on paper, but anyone who has used both lenses knows that the difference extends well beyond a few decimal points. This article is an homage to the top-tier primes designed for the most demanding portrait photographers. Hide your wallet before proceeding.
Photographs © Cory Rice
Posted 05/21/2022
Polarizer, neutral density, graduated neutral density, reverse neutral density, or variable ND filter? Professional landscape photographer Mahesh Thapa shares his expertise on, and experience with, using lens filters. You'll learn why you should (or shouldn't) use them, how to use them, and when to use them.
Curious to try lens filters for yourself? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Posted 05/18/2022
Professional photographer Tony Gale shares five tips for photographing people in natural light. Gale teaches us about bouncing natural light using a reflector, backlighting your subjects, and more.
Excited to try these tips for yourself? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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