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Daniel Root lives by the saying, the early bird catches the worm, explaining, “I always have woken up early, to the point that my mother warned my wife that ‘Danny always gets up with the birdies’.”
Above Photograph © Daniel Root
In this week’s podcast, we take a deep dive into Root’s pre-dawn photo excursions and his multifaceted creative career in New York’s East Village. He joins Derek for an in-depth chat that takes us back to the experimental vibe of the early 80s, which gave him permission to create.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Long dismissed as defunct, point-and-shoot cameras represent a larger share of camera purchases, new and used, in more than a decade. Fueled in part by nostalgia and the perceived shortcomings of smartphone cameras, today’s point-and-shoot options can make incredible images with little additional footprint. To that end, we’ve compiled a (non-definitive) list of some of the best point-and-shoot
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Photographer Scott Robert Lim returns to the B&H Event Space in-person to show you that all you need is one light. Robert shares his knowledge of flash, posing, and composition, breaking down how he captured each photo.
0:00 - Intro
3:26 - One light, endless possibilities
8:18 - Travel kit
11:18 - Choosing the right flash system
13:20 - Entire light spectrum
15:05 - Flash challenge
19:32 - Flash sync
21:33 - Getting the right exposure with one shot
35:36 - Natural light & flash exposure chart
39:19 - Hard light
55:14 - Creating
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There are no second takes at the New York City Marathon. Twenty-six miles, five boroughs, and one shot at making the race count. In this week’s podcast, Paul Seibert and Alex Geiger of Back Left Media take us up in the air—hot off their 2026 coverage—to describe what it takes to plan for the story while staying ready for whatever the day throws at you.
Above Photograph © Back Left Media
Along the way, they explain why a helicopter is often a better choice than a drone, especially
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
There are many ingredients that make up a good photographic portrait, from foreground to background, setting, pose, expression, color, lighting, and so on. That said, one element that can be as important to the result as the portrait sitter is the lens used to capture the portrait and help create
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As we saw in the previous episode, planning a huge photography trip like Namibia takes a lot of time. But even with all that preparation, nature will still throw you a curveball. Join Nate Luebbe as he captures red sand dunes, quiver trees, rock arches, and more, adapting his photo composition even when nature doesn't cooperate with his plans. Sometimes, those curveballs will give you an opportunity to create an even more incredible photo.
0:00 - We're proud of you, Nate
0:28 - What We'll See
1:12 - Nate's Gear Selection
2:02 - Photographing
by Zack Young · Posted
With the deluge of new cameras hitting the market, it has been easy to miss the latest studio tools that have been released over the past few years. Never fear! We’ve rounded up the most-wanted studio gear from our holiday wish lists so you can treat your favorite photographer—or yourself.
The season of lights is upon us and nothing brightens up a studio more than a new set of lights. Two lights topping many wish lists this year:
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Everyone knows that a cat has nine lives. But this famous proverb has a second part: “…For three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three he stays." It’s a fitting story arc for this week’s podcast with Dan Rimada and Gulce Kilkis of Bodega Cats of New York, whose local passion project has grown into something that stays: an archive, a photo book, and a push for legislation.
Above Photograph © Gulce Kilkis
Dan and Gulce’s chat with Derek tracks the Bodega Cats initiative from its start on Instagram through its growth into a
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
For macro photographers, having the right gear is essential. Magnification and lighting are key, but you don’t necessarily need the biggest, priciest macro lenses out there to get close-up shots. If you’re a macro photographer yourself or buying a gift for one, we have some excellent recommendations for every budget.
Gifts Under $50
1. Close-up macro filters (like this
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Looking for a few interesting gifts for the gadget lover in your family? We here at B&H pulled a few examples of some of the coolest and most popular items! From computers to gimbals, there is something for everyone here. So, take a look and see what inspires you!
Aluratek 13.3" Digital Photo Frame
Digital frames have been a hot ticket item year after year. They are almost always appreciated, especially if you are slick enough to upload your own photos to it before handing it over. There are tons out there, but the
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Today, online and social media platforms continue to provide an almost boundless outlet for content creators of all stripes. Use this gift guide to select components for capturing smooth, high-resolution video, and clear audio that will help your or a loved one's content stand out from the profusion of material jockeying for viewers' attention.
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1. Smooth Action Cameras2. Digital Mirrorless and Point-and-Shoot Cameras3.
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Did you know there is a virtually separate camera store that lives inside the B&H Photo SuperStore, in New York City? The B&H Used Department can be found at the top of the staircase leading to the second floor of B&H Photo’s expansive showrooms or online! There you can sell your used gear, or you can purchase used gear in great condition. Not only does it have a selection of rare and vintage film
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
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1. Outdoor Essentials2. Power Solutions3. Binoculars4. Bags and Backpacks
Exploring the outdoors is truly what life is all about, and odds are there's an outdoor enthusiast in your life. You'd think knowing their hobby is enough intel to aid you in finding the perfect gift but turns out that there's a lot of gear in the arsenal of the average outdoorsman. Fear not, for we have put together this carefully
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Microsoft recently revealed the Surface Laptop Ultra designed with NVIDIA RTX Spark at the center of the device. NVIDIA is the top dog when it comes to graphics cards and Microsoft has one of the largest footprints when it comes to operating systems. On paper, this partnership makes sense, but does it pay off? Microsoft was kind enough to send over their Surface Laptop Ultra to us and I have some impressions that I
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
This holiday season, we’re looking at fun and affordable lenses for mirrorless systems. There will be both unique lenses and some overlap thanks to the vast number of third-party lenses hitting the market for all major brands. In this guide, we’re covering lenses for the L-Mount. From ultra-wide-angle lenses suited for landscapes and architectural images to super telephoto ones for sports and wildlife, we’ll be covering a variety of focal lengths are variety of uses. Of course, the L-Mount is shared across brands like Leica, Sigma, and Lumix,