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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
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
ZWO is ushering in a new era of astrophotography with the lightweight Seestar S30 Plus. From backyard stargazing to camping trips and family outdoor adventures, the S30 Plus allows you to capture the beauty of the universe no matter where you go. If you’re interested in exploring the cosmos, this is the best first telescope for you.
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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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Join the B&H Event Space's Kathy Garcia to demystify the world of analogue photography. Kathy covers the ins and outs of film photography and guides you on how to get started.
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - 35mm & Medium format film cameras
2:17 - Reading your camera
5:14 - What’s available
10:14 - Picking your film
20:57 - Loading your camera
25:34 - Measuring light
41:10 - Common emergencies
49:21 - Negatives
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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 Mathew Malwitz · Posted
This holiday season, we’re looking at fun and affordable lenses for your 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 Fujifilm X-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.
AstrHori 10mm f/8 II Lens
The
by Zack Young · Posted
Video is getting bigger and better every year, and I’m sure nearly everyone knows at least one aspiring filmmaker. I love filmmaking and photography, but the main problem I have with it is the amount of equipment one needs to get the job done. This can mean big, important pieces such as a camera or lights as well as tiny, essential accessories that make life a whole lot easier. If you are looking for something to gift your filmmaking friend or for some key components to upgrade your kit, check out the following.
1. Compact Lights
If there is
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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
Wildlife and sports photographers, rejoice! Nikon has officially announced the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S. This new and eagerly anticipated pro-grade lens is lighter, faster, and it's the first zoom in its category to feature a built-in teleconverter.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens (Nikon Z)
Some will see this new S-line
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
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British portrait photographer Rory Lewis spent two decades building one of the most distinctive bodies of portrait work. Roy shares his favorite and most famous portraits, breaking down how he captured each one. He also goes over how contemporary art inspires his look.
0:00 - Intro
1:44 - Roy's work & style
3:40 - Getting inspired by contemporary art
6:15 - The work is nothing without a compelling subject
9:17 - Lighting
12:20 - What a portrait is to Roy
13:14 - Actor headshots
17:23 - Key portrait themes
35:20 - Develop &