Photography Tips and Solutions

B&H Wedding Guide: Off-Camera Flash Systems 04/10/2013

When you photograph a wedding, you are faced with a wide array of lighting conditions, ranging from bright sunlight to dimly lit interiors. Using ambient light as your main source is often preferable; however, in a situation such as a wedding, where time is of the essence, you will need to know how to properly expose all of these...

Monitor Calibration: The Key To Creative Image Control 04/09/2013

Whenever you open, select, or edit the digital images you’ve shot, or creatively correct or enhance them using post-production software such as Photoshop or Lightroom, you are relying on a display device—a monitor connected to or built into your computer, tablet, or smartphone—to show you an accurate representation of your images.

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Getting Known/Being Shown 04/05/2013

A photographer’s success depends on more than just creating great images. While having a good portfolio is an important step in the right direction, there are several other variables that will help you excel in your career. Learning how to present your photographs to a commercial gallery, magazine editor, not-for-profit artist’s space or...

Straight Print to Finished Print: The Untold Story 04/03/2013

Chip Forelli presents before-and-after images (straight print and finished print) from his personal collection and from assignment work. His workshop students say that this is the most enjoyable and one of the most informative components of the workshops he teaches.

The Copyright Zone Guys 03/22/2013

Everything you want to know about Copyright and other legal issues, but were too scared to ask. There is a boatload of bad information, myths, factoids and half-truths about Copyright and other photo related legal issues, such as model releases, floating around.

Panasonic Presents Ira Block and the LUMIX G Series 03/22/2013

Veteran National Geographic Photographer Ira Block speaks about the photographic challenges and changes he has faced in his 30 years of shooting for the magazine. From film to digital, and now video, Block discuss the technological leaps that are necessary to keep pace with the changing world of photography.

B&H Wedding Guide: Working with a Photo Assistant 03/21/2013

Some wedding photographers work without an assistant; others say they can’t do their job effectively without one. How do you decide if or when you need an assistant?

B&H Wedding Guide: Nailing the Important Shots 03/19/2013

For a beginner, few things seem more intimidating than photographing a wedding. A sense of anxiety is perfectly normal if you haven't yet spent much time in the field. It's important to remember that we all begin somewhere, and even the most experienced pros were also novices at one point. With practice and education, nerves begin to morph into confidence.

Storytelling Made Easy: Marcus Donner Presents Photos and Video with the Samsung NX 03/14/2013

Great photos and video don’t happen by accident. It’s a balancing act of good planning and quick thinking. Whether you are an amateur or a pro, everyone wants their photos and videos to tell a compelling story.

B&H Wedding Guide: A Photographer’s Pre-Shoot Checklist 03/14/2013

If you’re new to the business of wedding photography, here are some suggestions on how to plan your coverage of the great event—what you should check out in advance, conversations that are helpful, and what you should do to ensure that your equipment is in tip-top shape.

Looking at Ansel Adams: The Photographs and the Man 03/13/2013

Few photographers have had more impact on America than Ansel Adams, and we are very excited to be able to celebrate his birthday with his former assistant, Andrea Stillman. Stillman takes an intimate look at the photographer and the man. Says one audience member at one of her museum lectures, “You made Ansel come to life for all of us...

The Top 15 Features of Photoshop Every Photographer Should Know 03/13/2013

Sure, there are literally hundreds if not thousands of tools and commands in Adobe Photoshop. In this B&H Event Space video, Jeff Cable teaches you the top 15 to get you retouching faster and more effectively.

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