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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
The bald eagle, one of the most regal birds of prey, has a secret. It’s notably one of the most difficult subjects to expose for. If we trust the camera in an automatic mode, we’re likely to get either an overly bright head, or a body that’s too dark in shadow to see. The only reliable way to capture good exposures of these birds is to expose to the right.
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This technique is as useful as it is controversial,
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Learn about how to get started with dental photography, including what gear to use, which photographic fundamentals you should be focusing on, and why dental photography is critical for both clinical care and promoting your own dental practice.
IN THIS ARTICLE
1. (Don’t Fear) the Gear2. Good Dental Photography Is Good Photography3. Macro Discipline, Portrait Mindset4. Embrace the Flash5. Clinical,
by Luke Rollins · Posted
At first glance, studio photography and the compact camera may seem strange bedfellows. The type of work associated with the studio—still life, product photography, portraiture, macro photography—usually wants cameras with larger sensors and interchangeable lenses, especially in professional applications. Compact, point-and-shoot cameras, for their part, have their natural home in everyday, travel, nightlife, and street applications, where their discretion and size become virtues.
It might seem almost cruel to introduce the compact to the
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Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale is back in the Event Space to give a three-part series on portrait lighting. In part one, you'll learn the fundamentals of using constant light to create beautiful, well-lit portraits.
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Different constant lights
6:15 - Using sunlight
11:54 - Using a single lightbulb
14:14 - Single light (with modifiers)
23:43 - Why continuous lighting vs flash
32:29 - Controlling the background
40:14 - Main & full lights (with modifiers)
55:52 - Rim light
57:42 - White balance & color checkers
1:01
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Portrait photographer Mike Foley covers the theory behind portraiture, focusing on how to use shapes and posing to create stronger compositions. Mike also discusses the power of simple lighting and how to achieve professional results with a minimal setup.
0:00 - Intro
2:27 - Classic approach
10:03 - Finding / making a triangle in frame
22:51 - Rembrandt lighting
39:54 - Bringing both methods together
43:26 - Closing
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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Through the cacophony of forest sounds, your ears home in on a buzzy, almost garbled ascending song. Perhaps you recognize it immediately, or maybe you need to confer with one of the trusty internet databases or apps. You train your eyes on the canopy, scanning for movement of any kind, when you see it: the cerulean warbler, a small rowdy songbird with wings slightly splayed from the body. Quickly, you lower your binoculars and train your camera on the little blue passerine before snapping a few frames.
The resulting photos clearly show the
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Photographer Russell Graves discusses topics that you generally don't hear much about in photography school anymore.
0:00 - Intro
3:09 - Russell's background
5:07 - Exposure
10:02 - Knowing the fundamentals
21:07 - Calibrate your cameras
28:28 - Being prepared
30:22 - 50mm is how we see
37:09 - Looking for the best angle of light
42:21 - Manual focus is valuable
45:12 - Lenses are the limiting factor
48:30 - Shoot the moon at 200mm
50:58 - Bigger lenses aren't always a better option
54:19 - Depth of field preview
55:56 - Use flash
57:32 -
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Food photography is an undeniably popular artistic medium, involving all kinds of people and gear to make those mouthwatering shots possible. If you’re an aspiring food photographer or someone looking to take their existing work to the next level, we’ve put together a special, themed gift guide that’s perfect for any skill level.
1. A 50mm Lens
Whether you are far into your photography career or just starting out, whenever you complete a dish in your kitchen or have a plate placed in front of you at a restaurant, there’s no better starting
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Join photographer Jose Esquilin as he walks you through the ins and outs of lighting.
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - About Jose
6:19 - Gear
8:45 - Light vs. Lighting
22:52 - Joes's Process
34:43 - Setup and Tools
36:32 - Investment
40:31 - Exposure
46:12 - Post-Processing
47:30 - Create
52:36 - Final Thoughts
56:00 - Q&A
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by Darrell Holdaway · Posted
There is a first time for everything, and if you have your mind set on producing a wedding video, you will encounter plenty of “firsts” during that initial wedding weekend. There is a first kiss, a first dance, and a first slice of cake. Where will you have your cameras set up for each of these memorable moments? Will you need lights for every shot? How will you manage the audio? When the bride says “I do,” you will want everything in place to ensure that you capture every word and angle. This guide will address equipment needs, event
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Russell Graves is here to share some photography techniques less traveled by. Learn how to get consistently good images, and how to get things right, in camera before the editing process. While most of Russell's work is focused on wildlife and nature, his advice can apply to other types of photography as well.
0:00 Intro
4:56 18% Gray
9:57 Fundamentals of Photography
21:00 Calibrate Your Cameras with One Another
24:41 Calibrate Your Camera with Your Monitor
30:10 50mm
36:56 Best Angle of Light
42:04 Manual Focus
44:52 Lenses Are the Limiting
by Javier Pinero · Posted
Blurring the line between analog and digital, the all-new M11-D camera from Leica features a screenless design that’s purpose-built to help users fully immerse themselves in the photographic process. In a world overrun by overly complex cameras with convoluted functionality, the streamlined M11-D is a breath of fresh air, one that allows you to focus on the fundamental elements of photography: composition and
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Photographic art and style are both subjective topics about which many of us get passionate. The camera is a tool to make photographic art, but we all know that, as a tool—a machine—it can be a beautiful object unto itself. I talk about some of today’s stylistic photographic tools in my Recommended Stylish Cameras article, but let’s pass the microphone around the Internet to see what people think
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Sony Alpha Ambassador Autumn Schrock shares her unique approach to capturing stunning landscapes, including the necessary fundamentals that'll you get started in landscape photography.
0:00 - Intro - Why Landscape Photography?
3:30 - Safety
8:38 - Location
12:30 - Light
22:29 - Weather
26:15 - Settings
40:47 - Gear
52:23 - Photos with different filters
54:00 - Composition
1:03:49 - Summery
1:06:08 - Final thoughts
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by Tim Ireland · Posted
Photography is often described as painting with light, and understanding how to manipulate light effectively is a fundamental skill for any photographer. While natural light has its place, using strobes and lighting modifiers can give you greater control over your lighting conditions, especially for product photography. Having a solid understanding of basic lighting gear and lighting modifiers will introduce you to simple yet effective lighting techniques, helping you take your product photography to new dimensions.
Understanding Strobes