Photography Tips and Solutions

A Flash of Brilliance: A Hands-On Experience With Canon's Radio Based Wireless E TTL System 02/01/2013

Join Canon's John Stoilov for an informative and inspirational session on the new radio-based Wireless E-TTL flash, the Speedlite 600EX-RT, and get an up-close look at its features and capabilities.

Getting Started with Softboxes 02/01/2013

Larry Becker of Kelby Media explains the importance in this video of using softboxes as you move your speedlights off camera in the studio. When you're trying to light your subject, a soft, diffused light is almost always going to look better than a harsh, pinpoint light that creates hard shadows and extremely...

Direction of Light: Your Key to Better Portrait Photography 01/31/2013

Photographer Neil van Niekerk says, "I was asked the following question in an interview: 'Is there a single thing that you can tell us that would improve our flash photography instantly if we were to do this one simple thing?' "

A&I Books Presents: Andy Graber's Pro Software Techniques for Photo-Book Design 01/30/2013

While Photoshop is one of the most popular software programs for photographers of all levels, InDesign has unique features that can be useful for photographers who want to create albums, templates or portfolios. The ability to create multi-page documents separates InDesign from Photoshop, which allows photographers to go beyond just...

Lenses for Bird and Nature Photography: Birds As Art Style 01/29/2013

In this practical and educational slide program, we learn which Canon lenses—from the 8-15mm fisheye up to the 800mm f/5.6 L IS that Arthur Morris uses to create his amazing images, how, why and when he uses each of them, and what he is thinking as he depresses the shutter button.

Bridging the Gap: Classical Art Designed for Photographers 01/28/2013

Many of the design problems that photographers face have been addressed by classical artists. Bridging the gap between classical art and street photography, Henri Cartier-Bresson combined the two practices and set the world of photography on a new course.

How to Prepare and Present an Estimate, with Frank Meo 01/25/2013

Frank Meo, the founder of www.thephotocloser.com, will teach you the process by which you can compete and succeed in putting together a buttoned-up bid in this Event Space video.

Real Exposures: John Paul Caponigro 01/25/2013

In this episode of Real Exposures, David Brommer interviews John Paul Caponigro, a photographer with an artist's heart. The interview covers varied topics including the value of choosing and attending photography workshops, harnessing creativity, and integrating spiritualism in your work.

Organizing Photos with Adobe Lightroom 01/25/2013

As you continue to capture new photographic images, it becomes increasingly important to keep those photos organized so you have the confidence that you’ll be able to find the photo you need when you need it. In this informative and entertaining session, Tim Grey will share his expertise and experience to help you stay organized...

BH Event Space: Art Movements through Photography 01/25/2013

Eileen Rafferty compresses a six-week course on the history of photographic art into a two-hour discussion in this video, and does a great job summarizing the visual styles of the various movements and demonstrating work from the photographers who are considered part of these movements.

Michael Melford Talk: Qualities of Light, Composition 01/24/2013

National Geographic Photographer Michael Melford presents a two-part talk: "‘Hidden Alaska: Bristol Bay and Beyond," images from his most recent book published by National Geographic, and "Qualities of Light, Composition, and What’s in my Bag."

Why Wet Collodion? The Surprising Resurgence Of An Obsolete 19th-Century Process 01/24/2013

One of the earliest photographic processes has experienced a major resurgence in recent years. Wet plate photography is notoriously inconvenient, complex and unpredictable. Given that and the need for esoteric equipment and hazardous chemistry, what explains the thousands of professional and amateur artists and photographers...

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