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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
While much of what makes a great family portrait photographer comes with practice, there are ways you can improve your workflow with the right gear. Today, we’re going to look at accessories that will make your life as an at-home or even aspiring professional portrait photographer easier.Family portraits can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding genres of photography. On top of technical expertise and a familiarity with your gear, it also requires personability and the ability to (sometimes) wrangle up large groups. Even after you get a
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Landscapes and wildlife are among the most challenging subject matter to capture well with a camera. Wildlife is unpredictable and despite your best efforts, will not respond to posing instructions. Landscapes are stationary but at the mercy of available light and weather conditions. All that being said, it is the unpredictable nature of landscape and wildlife photography that has earned these genres a very large, very dedicated, and very passionate following. The dedication of these photographers can make finding the right gift all the more
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
While cameras and lenses create the base of any photographic kit, there are a few photo accessories available without which many photographers say they cannot live. The term “photographic accessories” covers a wide swath of what you’ll find at the B&H SuperStore and online, but it includes tripods, camera bags and cases, memory cards, batteries, filters, flashes, and more. In the world of digital photography, the computer and its accessories are
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Photographers and photo enthusiasts are some of the best people to shop for. Do you know why? Because there are a ton of things your shutterbug needs and wants to augment their pursuit of the ultimate photograph. And luckily, there are completely useful and thoughtful photography-related gifts available for any budget.
Let’s dive in.
1. Multitool
Eventually, everyone finds themselves in the field battling against a loose tripod, desperately using a penny or dime to tighten a screw (and potentially stripping both in the process). This is
by Allan Weitz · Posted
Before heading out on assignment, I make a mental checklist of the gear I will be needing, and camera supports are always on that list. Depending on where and what I plan to photograph, I might take a mid- or full-size tripod and be done with it. If I anticipate taking low-angle photographs, I will also pack along a tabletop-size tripod and, for ground-level shooting, one of my Platypods. Truth is, if I have the space, I take all three options, because if I leave any of these options behind, I know I will need it when I get where I’m going
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
At some point, in the photographic journeys of many of us, we suffer from a chronic (or acute) case of Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) and we keep buying stuff (thank YOU for shopping at B&H Photo!) that ends up in our camera bags. We launch into a holiday or family vacation wanting to be prepared for any photographic challenge, regardless of our destination. Super-telephoto action? Check. Wide-angle landscapes? Check. Moody street scenes
by Christopher Witt · Posted
We’re all familiar with basic handheld flashlights and how they generally work: switch for on/off and maybe different brightness levels. But their convenience is often their greatest drawback; they’re handheld—meaning that if you need more than one hand, you’re pretty much out of luck (unless you want to hold one in your mouth. Yuck). But there’s good news! We’re living in a future benefiting from advances in LED and battery technologies and there is a growing list of options for lightweight
by Dawn Wayand · Posted
Your camera is an extension of you in your studio. What you shoot with can be just as important as how you shoot. Choosing the right gear to help you perform better during a photo shoot is worth careful consideration. In this article, I will discuss cameras, but go more into depth on lenses, light meters, and care kits for your gear to help give you a better understanding of each and what features to look for when purchasing each component.
Robert Olsen;Model: Kristin Rutty
Digital Cameras
There are a few different types of digital
by Jill Waterman · Posted
In an era that has witnessed rampant outsourcing of products and services, and innumerable items manufactured in foreign lands, it’s heartening to know that the B&H website offers more than 8,000 product SKUs from close to 250 companies promoting a Made in America status.
Featured below are 18 such companies, and their associated products that caught our attention.
Imaging Products
* The golden era of American-made cameras harks back to the 1880 launch of the Kodak Box Camera, which had the slogan “You press the button—we do the rest.”
by John Harris · Posted
Every photographer has their favorite accessory, the one item that makes their work that much easier or interesting and can offer the simple pleasure of realizing how a little addition to your camera setup can make a big difference in your final product. This article is a mixed bag, touching on a variety of items, any one of which has the potential to be a photographer’s new, favorite accessory.
The Flex Lens Shade attaches to
by Eric Butterfield · Posted
With all of the technical considerations that go into choosing a digital camera, it's easy to forget the strap. You get one with your camera, but it looks like an afterthought—a functional necessity with no style. If it were a fashion statement, it would be the equivalent of wearing black knee socks with a cocktail dress—functional, but less than attractive.
You can easily improve this situation by picking up a higher-quality strap that's more comfortable, functional—and better looking. Plus, you don't have to break the bank. There are