Posted 11/03/2022
Vintage cameras and analog film have grown to be unprecedented media darlings within our crowded digital landscape. With a superstar status fueled by insatiable demand amid a limited supply, we investigate both the beauty and quirks of these trending tools in this week's podcast. Joining us in conversation are photographer/vintage camera buff Bill Bain, and expert camera technician/repair wizard Shlomo Weinberger from B&H Photo's Used Department. Whether you cut your teeth on old school tech or you're an analog adopter in the digital age,
Posted 11/01/2022
In this seminar, Dotan Saguy, street photographer and author of two photobooks, shares his recipe for getting great street photography images. He’ll explain how to look for the right opportunities, what the best camera settings are, and how to avoid the most common mistakes to help you improve your street photography skills.
0:00 - Introduction
3:06 – Saguy’s Perspective on Street Photography
7:40 – Saguy’s Recipe for Street Photography
19:20 - How to Look for Opportunities
22:33 – Fishing: How to Look
26:05 – Following: How to Look
30:40 –
Posted 10/31/2022
This is our guide to some gorgeous photography locations, in Monterey, California. Follow along as we show you the historical district, rocky beaches, wildlife, and other natural wonders!
What are some of your favorite travel-photo subjects and locations? Tell us about them in the Comments section.
Posted 10/27/2022
Join Sophia Elizabeth as she goes in-depth to equip photographers with basic photographic concepts that will optimize their studio lighting techniques and allow them to produce better quality images. She discusses light modifiers, light positioning, camera settings, and portrait lenses.
0:00 - Introduction
3:15 - Different Types of Light Modifiers
4:14 - Standard Reflector
5:26 - Beauty Dish
7:17 - Soft Box
10:06 - V-flats
13:18 - Gels
18:55 - Grids
23:42 - Q&As on Modifiers
25:17 - 1-, 2-, and 3-Light Setups
29:42 - Camera Settings
33:08
Posted 10/27/2022
As camera technology advances, so does the opportunity to get creative with your wildlife photography. Learn how Nikon Ambassador Kristi Odom uses the newest camera technology to push her imagination and make truly unique images.
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Posted 10/25/2022
Bob Davis is a professional wedding photographer with a penchant for wildlife photography. Watch as Davis discusses the camera settings needed to capture a photo at the right moment. He also explains how high ISO will not always cause high grain in your images if your exposure is right.
0:00 - Introduction
2:33 - About Bob Davis
6:07 - Consistency and Versatility
12:06 - Wildlife Camera Settings and ISO (Cheetah Photos)
18:39 - Usage of ISO (Bear Photos)
25:53 - Remote Camera Setup
31:31 - Camera Focus Settings (Bird Photos)
37:13 - How to
Posted 10/22/2022
Sony Artisan Tony Gale details the features that most full-frame or APS-C Sony cameras possess, such as the dials, custom buttons, camera modes, Sony's menu system, and more. He also explains common issues you might run into and how to prevent or fix them.
0:00 - Introduction and About Tony
1:49 - Before You Buy
9:07 - Lens Body Features
11:56 - Camera-Body Features
37:30 - Menu and Customization
55:54 - Q&A
57:54 - Final Thoughts
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Posted 10/21/2022
Don’t miss this chance to build a powerful workflow from scratch in Part 3 of this series. In this session, we’ll cover everything you need to know so you can decide what suits you best. Learn the tools for cataloging and organizing your files in an efficient way, according to your own logic and preexisting system. Whether you already use Capture One to manage your photos, or you're curious about using this powerful software to handle your entire workflow, you won't want to miss this session.
0:00 - Introduction
5:16 - Sessions vs. Catalogs
Posted 10/20/2022
Mike Tyson has long been a boxing legend and, for this week’s podcast, we speak with the photographer who was there from the very start. Lori Grinker was just a student with a semester-long assignment when she first met Tyson as a 13-year-old kid under the tutelage of famed boxing trainer Cus D’Amato. Grinker’s inside access over the next decade offers an intimate portrait of Tyson that few others have seen, and is now published in the book Mike
Did you know there is a virtually separate camera store that lives inside the B&H Photo SuperStore, in New York City? The B&H Used Department can be found at the top of the staircase leading to the second floor of B&H Photo’s expansive showrooms or online! There you can sell your used gear, or you can purchase used gear in great condition. Not only does it have a selection of
Posted 10/08/2022
Inspired by Edward Hopper, Tracy Bosworth Page aims to capture the essence of solitude with a vintage feel in these portraits. As she uses one continuous light on her model, she walks you through the entire photo-shoot process.
In your own solitude, has your photography been inspired by a famous painter? Tell us how, just below.
0:00 - Introduction
0:39 - About Tracy's Work
6:52 - Planning the Photoshoot
18:30 - Demo
44:43 - Q&A (Post Processing, Settings, Directing)
1:06:02 - Final Thoughts
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Posted 10/07/2022
Capture One is the industry standard for tethering but luckily, it is not at all complicated to use. In Part 2 of this webinar, we'll show you the steps to tether your camera, as well as all the tethering features Capture One has to offer.
0:00 - Introduction
2:15 - What are Sessions in Capture One?
3:50 - How to Create a New Session
7:46 - Session and Tethering Interface
18:15 - Using the Camera View in Capture One
21:46 - Adjusting the Image with the Brush Tool, Adjusting the Levels, and Adding Vignette
26:31 - Q&As
29:04 - Adjusting
Posted 10/06/2022
It's leaf-peeping time in the northern hemisphere, when trees break into riots of color as autumn plows a path from north to south. Two of the best regions for capturing the show here in the US are across New England and along California's magnificent Sierra Nevada. To help get you up to speed when preparing for your own foliage excursions, we speak with landscape photography specialists in each of these regions—Jerry Monkman, in New England, and G. Dan Mitchell
Posted 09/30/2022
Join us for a comprehensive walk through Capture One and learn how to get the best results from your RAW files. In this video session, we cover everything you need to know to get started with the standard professional RAW editing software. After the session, you’ll be able to start working with Capture One confidently and you’ll have the creative tools you need to get the most out of your photos.
0:00 - Introduction
2: 27 - Learning the
Posted 09/29/2022
Graham Nash is a true visionary. Whether in the lyrics he writes, the music he plays, the songs he sings, or the photographs he captures, he sees things a little differently and—most importantly—he sees beauty everywhere. As he describes it during our podcast, "It's just energy. I see my life facing a column of energy every day. Where do I want to plug in today?"
Above photograph © Joel Bernstein
Listen in as Nash regales us with how multidisciplinary interests help him avoid writer's block, his fascination for early Daguerreotypes, his