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by Luke Rollins · Posted
Subject and style may vary, but consistency is a quality shared by all successful photo studios. When working indoors, that begins with lighting. Strobes remain the bread and butter of many still photography studios. Unlike natural light, which can be finicky and unpredictable; on-camera flashes, which are not typically designed for studio use; or continuous lights, which can become costly as output increases; strobes are built to withstand the rigors of studio life while providing flexible and powerful light. But with so many options on the
by Cory Rice · Posted
The trick with any home studio is in creating a space that can be used to create images that do not betray the fact that you shot them in your living room, in your pajamas, using your pet dog as an assistant. Luckily, creating a home studio can be done fairly easily without breaking the bank. This article will help get you up and running.
Planning Your Studio
Before making any purchases, it is important to sit down first and answer some basic questions about what you want your studio to accomplish. First, what type of photographs do you plan
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Fall is one of the most exciting times to be a photographer. Whether the changing foliage is the subject itself or the dramatic backdrop, there's something about the warm, cozy colors that get many photographers amped up. We at B&H are right there with you and are already preparing for the creative season ahead and making sure we have the right gear.
I have experienced four fall seasons as a photographer, and through trial and error have accumulated an assortment of tools to better my images. Some of my gear predates my time as a landscape
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 Macro Lens
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
There’s more to landscape photography than just cameras and lenses. While these are the most essential pieces of gear in our bag, they can’t do it all. We need to rely on other tools to take our craft to the next level. Whether it be something to stabilize our camera, a way to trigger the camera without shaking it, or a filter to make that blue sky pop, there’s a tool to help us do it all.
Accessories
Remote Shutter Release
To take a photo without shaking the camera, you’ll want to use
by Zack Young · Posted
Once you’re familiar with the basic concepts behind high-volume photography, the next logical step is to figure out what gear you need to purchase. That’s when the panic might hit. Suddenly you’re flooded with decisions about cameras, lenses, strobes, backdrops, barcode scanners, and more, each category including tons of different options at every
by Luke Rollins · Posted
The Sony a1 II mirrorless camera is the company’s most versatile camera yet, offering the best overall mixture of speed, video capabilities, high-resolution stills, and a robust, professional-worthy body design. It pulls much of the original a1’s well-rounded feature-set into an a9 III body and adds the AF and IBIS technologies introduced with the a7R V. It’s a camera meant for working professionals that can excel in commercial
by Zack Young · Posted
Macro photography is one of the best ways to see the world in a new light. Give it a try and you might suddenly be pulling your camera out at the very mention of an insect, rare coin, or fuzzy speck of dust. But what are the best gifts to get the macro photography enthusiast in your life?
TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
The easiest place to start is also the simplest: an affordable, high-quality macro lens. If your giftee
by Luke Rollins · Posted
In a stunning reversal of fortune, point-and-shoot cameras—which have long been dismissed as defunct—are currently experiencing a major resurgence. In both new and used markets, sales of point and shoots are way, fueled in part by nostalgia and the perceived shortcomings of smartphone cameras. With expanded feature sets, manual exposure controls, built-in and/or external flash support, and optical
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Gift shopping for photographers is easy—especially with B&H Photo and all our holiday gift guides. But, if you have a night photographer in your life, you might have noticed that they are, by the nature of the craft, equipped with a lot of the gear they need to get shots after dark. Because they likely suffer from a nighttime strain of Gear Acquisition Syndrome (G.A.S.), the gift shopper is left with limited options. Never fear, however, here are a few ideas with the specific needs and wants of the night photographer in mind!
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by Rebecca Melville · Posted
The best on-camera flash is more powerful, offers greater control, and facilitates more artistic and creative approaches to lighting than your standard built-in camera flash. No wonder the on-camera flash, or strobe, is one of the most indispensable accessories a photographer can buy.
But how do you know which flash is right for you? If you own a camera from a big-name manufacturer (e.g., Canon or Nikon), should you buy a flash from them?
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
It's holiday season, and if you're reading this on any kind of electronic device (shout out to everyone who still subs my handwritten newsletter, btw), you likely know someone who either is or is interested in becoming a vlogger or mobile content creator. If said creator or aspiring vlogger is on your holiday shopping list and you're not quite sure what to get them, fear not, for we have put together a gift guide of some of our favorite mobile photo and video accessories.
SmallRig 1.55X Anamorphic Lens
Thanks to the continued advancement of
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Often, we need to add extra light to a scene to ensure we have enough light to create an image, freeze movement, or simply enhance the scene for the sake of the photograph. The primary way photographers do this is by using a flash.
The electronic flash has been around since 1931 and, today, there are several variations—all with different potential uses for the photographer. Here, we will take a quick look at the types, compare them, and discuss the benefits of each type.
Terminology Basics
Before we dive into flash types, let’s get familiar
by Allan Weitz · Posted
Macro photographs enable you to capture in-your-face close-ups of flowers, bugs, peeling paint, and—depending on your personal aesthetics—anything encrusted in rust. The following are 10 gift ideas designed to help you with tight close-ups of objects, rusty or otherwise.
1. Macro Lenses
Macro lenses are specifically designed to capture sharp close-up photographs. Available in
by Jason T · Posted
For we city and landscape photographers, carrying a lot of gear is par for the course. On an average day out it’s not unusual to carry a camera body, tripod, two or three lenses, filters, a filter holder, remote trigger, a laptop, and extra batteries, at a minimum. Now, that’s a lot of stuff, you’re going to be walking for a long time, and it’s going to be heavy—not to mention that what you’re carrying is worth a lot of your hard-earned money. However, the run-of-the mill backpack that you take to work or class is definitely not going to cut