by Theanos Nikitas · Posted 02/02/2023
Let’s face it, fashion shows are intriguing, and even if you’re not a fashionista, shooting a runway show can provide a level of excitement akin to photographing that big annual football game or covering the red carpet at a gala event. Fashion shows have, in a sense, become more democratized, thanks to social media and live streaming. Events that used to be limited to the press and buyers can now be easily viewed by anyone with an Internet connection. Still, there’s something very special about attending—and photographing—a live runway show or
by Theanos Nikitas · Posted 02/02/2023
Now that you know the basics of Fashion Week from Part 1 of this article, it’s time to learn about the types of conditions you may face, and the needed gear (and settings) for getting great images.
Shooting Conditions and Gear Requirements
Each venue and runway show is unique. Some shows are well lit, while others may have no professional lighting or minimal illumination (I once shot a show in an historic building where the only
Posted 01/26/2023
Jason Rivera discusses creative direction, shooting, and the equipment he uses during indoor and outdoor photo shoots. He explains the benefits of different types of lighting for continuous and strobe photography and how he mixes both styles for his assignments.
0:00 - Introduction
2:06 - Rivera’s Workflow
6:07 - Stella Pro Lights
8:23 - It's not About the Size of the Gear, It's About Being Confident
12:09 - Breaking Down Rivera’s Fashion Shoots
20:48 - How to Work with Clients
24:24 - Tips for Breaking into the Industry
29:10 - Continuous vs
Posted 01/24/2023
Jena Carlin, a commercial food and lifestyle photographer, shows you how to capture campaign-worthy photographs of comestibles. Carlin shares the basics of manipulating artificial light, tethered shooting, and tips for photographing food―all in a beautiful tabletop setting.
0:00 - Introduction
2:01 - Studio setup and ProGrade cards
8:40 - Finding the focal point: Camera settings
14:50 - Using a color checker
16:24 - Photographing honey drizzle
27:30 - Dapple light modifier explained
29:05 - Honey drizzle photos
34:04 -Triggering on camera vs
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
Click here to watch how Anti plans and
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 01/05/2023
Join award-winning sound engineer Michael Bader as he enlightens us with tips on how to improve your at-home or in-studio audio setup. Bader also makes suggestions regarding how to hold your audience’s attention with just your voice.
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - How to Hold an Audience’s Attention with just Your Voice
3:40 - How to Identify “Bad” Sound and Make it Working Audio
11:24 - How to Think like a Microphone, and Mic Placement
15:42 - How to Monitor the Audio from Your Mic
19:24 - What to Use to Cover the Mic
20:57 - Solutions fo
Posted 01/03/2023
Juliana Broste, aka @TravelingJules, sets you up for success with five tips for vlogging, such as how to get comfortable being on camera, what to look for in a vlogging camera, and other useful suggestions.
Are you a traveling vlogger? Do tell, in the Comments section, below.
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