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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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Portrait photographer and Sony Artisan Chris Orwig comes to the B&H Event Space in person to discuss the art of authentic portraiture. Chris explores why the most meaningful portraits begin not with technical perfection, but with curiosity, presence, and genuine human connection.
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Authentic human connection still matters
5:15 - Using natural light
6:45 - Connecting with strangers
12:43 - Portraits being a unique paradox
18:05 - Art stopping time
18:46 - Audience interest
23:22 - Transcend what your photographing
26:06 -
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Dave Krugman grew up on the edge of the Internet. Emerging from college into the first wave of Instagram, he became an OG of that platform before going on to found ALLSHIPS, a culture company with a mission to prove that a creative life is possible.
Above Photograph © Dave Krugman
In this week’s podcast, Dave joins Derek for a wide-ranging chat that includes insights into how Instagram shattered the magazine paradigm, giving photographers greater sovereignty as artists. He also draws parallels between the public’s current fear of AI and
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Photography is at an interesting crossroads. Mirrorless cameras are faster and more capable than ever, and their lenses smaller and more sophisticated—and all of it climbing in price. Tik Tok trendy cameras are sold out everywhere, and the bull used market continues apace, with some folks reverting to film and others still reaching for turn-of-the-century digital cameras to introduce a look and feel that distinguishes their images.
by Zack Young · Posted
Blackmagic Design announced a wide variety of new products in advance of next week's National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show, including switchers, converters, cameras, and more. Many of them utilize the latest in 100G Ethernet technology and adhere to SMPTE 2110 standards. Let's break down what we saw and where the future of broadcast is headed.
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The Blackmagic ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP is a new switcher with 32 possible inputs and a standards converter on each, routed via four 100GbE ports that can each
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
There’s an old adage that claims in order to be a wildlife photographer, you need a lot of time and a lot of money. This is only partly true. Many great wildlife photo opportunities can occur in urban parks and even in your own backyard, as long as we know what we’re doing. In this article, we’re going to cover a number of essential tips that will help you become a better wildlife photographer.
If you’ve read our introduction
by Zack Young · Posted
Coming four years after the release of the FX3 and three years after the FX30, Sony’s new FX2 digital cinema camera surprised a lot of people who expected a successor to the existing FX models, not an entirely new offering that sits somewhere between the two. A true hybrid capable of stunning (though slightly cropped) 4K60p video and sharp 33MP stills, the FX2 is a unique proposition in a market crowded with
by Luke Rollins · Posted
While 2025 continued many of the photo industry's developments (emphasis on hybrid developments, splashes of niche camera releases, sequels to established camera series), it also formalized the compact digicam trend that had emerged on social media in recent years, with several companies releasing (or re-releasing) point-and-shoot cameras. As the floor for image quality continues to rise, and with yesteryear's flagship features trickling down to today's mid-market offerings, manufacturers are distinguishing themselves through body design,
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“If you look very intensely and slowly things will happen that you never dreamed of before.” This Aaron Siskind quote neatly sums up the deeply contemplative discussion we had with landscape photographers John Paul Caponigro and Joel Simpson in this week’s podcast.
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Summertime is the season for travel. With that theme in mind, in today’s show, we’re taking you on a short trip around the block to revisit a few of our favorite encounters from B&H’s 2025 Bild Expo.
Above Photograph © Matt Emond
During two days in June, we engaged with the many thousands of Expo attendees who converged at New York’s Jacob Javits Center for the show. From our sleek podcast
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We’ve all heard the saying “The best camera is the one that’s with you.” But do you know how this catch phrase ended up as a mantra of the mobile economy? In today’s show, we speak with Chase Jarvis, the man behind Best Camera—the wildly successful photo sharing app that predated Instagram—to get an inside look at his wild ride.
Above Photograph © Chase Jarvis
A born entrepreneur and self-made photographer with a hunger that always worked against the grain, Chase’s meteoric rise in action sports/lifestyle photography dovetailed with the dawn
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
A new year means more new products are on the horizon—not to mention the anticipation of what this year’s conventions might bring. But before we get too carried away wondering what’s to come, let’s revisit what came out this past week, including new products from Leica, DZOFilm, and Wescott.
Leica Levels up with the SL3-S
Leica treated us to a new mirrorless powerhouse: the SL3-S. Its centerpiece?
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
2023 was a blockbuster year for Nikon, so it's not surprising that their 2024 was more mellow. And by mellower, I mean they only released two cameras, three lenses, announced the development of a cine-focused zoom, and acquired a major cinema camera manufacturer. For a (relatively) quiet year, Nikon is certainly building anticipation for the future while still stoking the Z-system flames with several important announcements in 2024.
The
by Steven Wong · Posted
As one of the most innovative and insightful software companies in the world, Microsoft recognized early on that, when used correctly, AI can be a powerful tool for enhancing productivity and creative output, including bolstering the workflows of photographers and other creative professionals. This farseeing insight helped guide the development of the most recent update of Microsoft’s popular Surface laptops series, the all-new, AI-enhanced
by Steven Wong · Posted
Whether you're starting out as a content creator or an experienced professional, we can all use a little help turning ideas into finished works. Fortunately, we can now use the power of AI-enhanced Copilot+ PCs like the 13" Microsoft Surface Pro, which utilize a dedicated NPU built into their Snapdragon X-series processors, to significantly enhance photography, design, and digital art workflows.