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When the moon passes directly between Earth and the sun, those on Earth are treated to one of nature’s greatest spectacles—a total solar eclipse. It is a phenomenon that almost every observer would like to capture in a photograph.
Due to the rarity of the event, the short duration in which to capture it, and the dynamic…
2 years ago
Photographer Imma Barrera has spent many nights under the sky, capturing its beauty in order to to raise awareness about protecting the night sky from light pollution. Watch as Barrera discusses photographing nightscapes throughout the National Park System, and learn about her planning, camera settings, and the gear she uses to get the perfect night sky shot. …
2 years ago
Dive into the adventures of aquatic image maker Zak Noyle. In this B&H Event Space video, he recounts his experiences above and underwater, capturing images of surfers, sharks, swimmers, and other subjects.
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 1:08 - Behind the Scenes
- 6:28 - Gear …
2 years ago
Join photographer Stephen Mallon as he shares his experiences photographing industrial landscapes such as bridges, trains, boats, and subway cars, and explains how he uses those subjects in his images.
2 years ago
Macro photography subjects, such as jumping spiders, lady bugs, mushrooms, and more, are right in your backyard. Photographer Chris McGinnis tells us about the equipment, settings, lighting, and backgrounds he uses to capture the smallest subjects.
- 0:00 - Introduction & Overview
- 1:45 - About McGinnis …
2 years ago
Street photographer Harvey Stein has visited and revisited the same destinations throughout his career, photographing strangers all around the world. In this seminar, he shares his tried-and-true techniques for capturing street portraits, as well as the stories behind his images.
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 1:24 - Stein's Not-So-Secret Secrets
- 7:35…
2 years ago
In this B&H video, National Geographic photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Keith Ladzinski shares his experiences in the field and the techniques, gear, and solutions he’s used along the way.
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 0:37 - Versatile Bag
- 1:15 - The Great Lakes
- 17:41 - Speedlights
- 27:56 - Panning
- 25:05 - Mono…
2 years ago
Join Sony Alpha Collective Member Mahesh Thapa as he shares tips, techniques, and accessories for mobile photography.
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 1:21 - About this Presentation
- 3:00 - Filters
- 10:52 - Mounts
- 18:46 - Tripods & Bag
- 28:58 - In the Field
- 43:19 - Q&A
- 52:44 - Final Thoughts
2 years ago
Landscape photographer Sapna Reddy has mastered the art of translating the emotion of beautiful scenery into a photograph. In this seminar, she explains how the visual language of photography works to create stunning images and how to go beyond the basic rules of composition with more advanced guidelines.
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 1:41 - Communicating the…
2 years ago
In flight or in a fight, Matt Kloskowski has photographed birds in many different scenarios. Learn how he achieves beautiful bird photos, from camera settings to gear, in this OPTIC seminar.
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 1:19 - Embrace the Chaos
- 8:42 - About Matt
- 9…
2 years ago
When choosing a macro lens, how do you decide which focal length is best for you? Heather Larkin discusses various macro photography subjects—such as flowers, insects, and dew drops—and the lenses that suit each situation.
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 0:48 - What is Macro Photography?
- 1:56 - Larkin’…
2 years ago
Professional photographer Scott Kelby shares his top 10 tips for taking great travel photos. From the Taj Mahal to the Eiffel Tower, you'll learn how he captures landscapes, architecture, and portraits while on vacation with his family.
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 2:18 - Timelessness
- 5:33 -…
2 years ago
While understanding the technical side of photography will help you take great images, Jennifer Davidson believes that changing your mindset will truly level up your travel portraits.
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 6:29 - Remember Your Roots
- 9:19 - Move to the Fringes of Activity …
2 years ago
From Svalbard to the South Georgia, Camille Seaman has explored and photographed the Arctic and Antarctic regions. In this presentation, she talks about her beginnings in photography, her first trip to the Arctic, National Geographic, Linblad's ship (The Resolution), and more.
- 0:00 - Seaman’s Art & Photography Journey
- 6:…
2 years ago
On this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we continue our coverage of the 2022 OPTIC Conference with two highly invigorating segments…
