Posted 03/27/2023
Grab a friend and head outdoors! Whether you're a travel photographer looking to go beyond the typical tourist photo, or a landscape photographer trying to add a subject to your image, Maria Perez is here to help. In this video, she shares her tips for choosing a lens focal length, composing your frame, and posing your subject outdoors. If you have any other tips on taking great portraits while traveling, let us know in the Comments section, below.
0:00 - Introduction
0:21 - Wide-Angle Portraits
1:03 - Standard Lens (35mm or 50mm)
1:27 -
Posted 03/08/2023
In this video, Marina Williams (@marinawphoto) shares five tips on how to pose people in unique ways to achieve more interesting portraits.
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Tip 1
0:47 - Tip 2
1:06 - Tip 3
1:24 - Tip 4
1:56 - Tip 5
2:15 - 5 Tips
Posted 03/03/2023
What's the difference between cine lenses and photo lenses? Can you use your photography lens to film a video? Jabari Holder explains the pros and cons of each type of lens and shares best practices for each.
0:00 – Introduction
0:27 – The Pros of Cinema Lenses
4:13 – The Pros of Photo Lenses
5:53 – Summary
Posted 03/02/2023
How do you freeze fast-moving subjects in camera? Keydrin Franklin shares his lens choice, camera settings, and other factors when taking action shots.
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Today’s Photo Shoot
0:54 - Lens Focal Length
1:21 - ISO
1:41 - Aperture
2:10 - Shutter Speed
2:42 - Tracking
3:50 - Background
4:38 - Check Your Work
5:10 - The Entire Process
Posted 02/28/2023
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Mark Seliger's Oscar Photo Studio for Vanity Fair. For this photoshoot, Seliger focused on expression, emotion, and lighting. Join him as he describes the experience, from start to finish!
0:00 - About the Photo Studio
1:13 - The Photoshoot
4:20 - Next Year
Posted 02/24/2023
Join Jabari Holder in the studio as he breaks down a three-point lighting setup in less than five minutes. He explains why a basic lighting technique is perfect for interviews, talking-head shots, YouTube videos, portrait photography, and more. What is your go-to lighting setup?
0:00 - Introduction
0:21 - Initial Tips
0:55 - Key Light
2:12 - Fill Light
2:41 - Hair Light
2:58 - Additional Tips
3:12 - The Possibilities
3:49 - Final Thoughts
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Posted 02/23/2023
Canon Explorer of Light Roberto Valenzuela shares five tips that will help you out of your creative rut and improve the quality of your portraiture. Changing your mindset around lens choice, lighting, and framing, to name at least these three variables, will help you take better portraits!
0:00 - Introduction
0:24 - Tip 1
0:55 - Tip 2
1:39 - Tip 3
2:23 - Tip 4
3:47 - Tip 5
5:26 - More from Valenzuela
Posted 02/21/2023
Sony has upgraded its all-purpose prime for a new generation of hybrid creators with the FE 50mm f/1.4 GM lens. Delivering Sony’s highest level of optical performance from a surprisingly compact build, this fast prime excels at still and video capture.
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM Lens
From fashion to food, weddings to picnics, the new lens is sure to become a
Posted 02/09/2023
Celebrity photojournalist Flo Ngala has captures authentic portraits in fast-paced and high-pressure situations. Ini this B&H video, she shares tips that range from the technical side (such as aperture) to the social side (getting your subject to laugh) to help you improve your photography.
0:00 - Introduction
0:26 - Conversation is Key
1:13 - Depth of Field
2:42 - Prime Lenses
3:38 - Black-and-White Photography
4:52 - Invisible Axis
6:19 - Bonus Tip
7:23 - Final Thoughts
Posted 02/08/2023
OM SYSTEM has announced a 2x telephoto macro built for the field: the M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Featuring a 180mm equivalent focal length, 5-axis image stabilization, and IP53 weather sealing, the new lens was made for macro photographers longing to get up close and personal with nature.
Posted 02/07/2023
Canon aims to lure casual shooters and content makers away from their smartphones and further embed shooters within its ecosystem with its latest mirrorless offerings, the full-frame EOS R8 and the entry-level EOS R50.
Canon EOS R8 and EOS R50 Mirrorless Cameras
The new releases include the EOS R8 and EOS R50 camera bodies in black and the
Posted 02/07/2023
Sigma's 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens updates a classic prime for full-frame L-Mount and Sony E-Mount cameras. The new lens features a revamped optical design, faster autofocusing, and a scaled-down form factor to suit the mirrorless format better than before. Continuing Sigma's commitment to fast, sharp glass in the Art series, it is destined to
Posted 02/06/2023
After teasing their development at CES earlier this month, Nikon has officially added a pair of FX-format lenses to the Z-series lineup: the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8. Featuring a classic focal length and exceptionally fast maximum aperture, the 85mm is sure to become a favorite among professional portrait, wedding, and fashion
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