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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
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 &
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
For more than 50 years, B&H Photo has been the creative professional’s choice for photo, video, and audio gear. But did you know we’re also one of the most trusted resources when it comes to buying and trading used gear?
With the B&H Trade-In program, you can turn your pre
by Luke Rollins · Posted
What is it about the 2000s look that is so compelling right now? One could chalk it up to the eternal recurrence of 20-year nostalgia cycles, of which the retro digicam revival would be yet another instance. But this kind of historicism elides the character of what is missed, and why its retrieval is attempted in the first place.
Smartphone bad; we know this. Rejecting the smartphone, however, does not immediately lead one to retro digicams. One could just as easily move toward the nostalgia of film as toward the competent excellence of today
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
The days of the large, dedicated photography studio being the norm are numbered, with many professionals preferring alternatives or using smaller spaces within their homes. This opens a Pandora’s box of tripping hazards and cramped conditions as light and background stands sit sprawled across the floor. These stands aren’t designed for these spaces, nor are they advantageous for more permanent fixtures.
At B&H, we understand the struggles of making do with small spaces, and while we’ve expanded over the years, we know that’s not
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Following a relatively quiet summer, Nikon has just unveiled a new yet rather unexpected mirrorless camera. While the rumor mills have been spinning, none spun the news of a slimmed -down FX everyday camera. Introducing the Nikon Z5 IIC, a high-performance full-frame mirrorless camera that offers total creative freedom across any scene.
Nikon Z5 IIC Mirrorless Camera
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
If renowned landscape photographer Ansel Adams were alive today, he would surely be astounded at the variety of cameras available. When compared to his hulking 8x10 view camera, today’s cameras look like child’s play. He would also be flabbergasted at the image quality these little devices produce.
This year, we have a bottomless well of cameras
by Steven Esposito · Posted
When it comes to preserving and protecting your digital photographs, choosing the right storage solution is critical. In this guide, we’ll walk you through some of the important factors to consider when shopping for a storage solution, including which specs to focus on and the different storage category types. We’ll also include some of our favorite storage options and explain what makes them so great.
Understanding Your Storage Capacity
A good rule of
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Wildlife photography is one of the most therapeutic and rewarding genres of photography and it’s also one of the most popular. There’s just something so special about being able to witness the magic, and with new camera tech, wildlife photography is easier than ever. That said, the thrill of the shot can overshadow good decision-making, leading to unethical practices. But what are ethical practices?
Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints—an adage well-known by nature enthusiasts of all levels, but not all that practical.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
IN THIS ARTICLE
1. (Don’t Fear) the Gear2. Good Dental Photography Is Good Photography3. Macro Discipline, Portrait Mindset4. Embrace the Flash5. Clinical, but with an Eye for Marketing
For dentists, the evidentiary benefits of a photographic practice go beyond meeting industry standards. They can be the foundation for professional development and the growth of your business. That said,
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Everyone and their mothers are in on the digicam trend, a fact reflected in the used-market prices found across most platforms. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, eBay, B&H Used--everywhere you look, the best-known models are selling for prices that often meet or exceed their debut MSRP.
Take that old favorite of mine, the Canon S95. Extraordinarily capable, exceedingly pocketable, I got it for a song ($130) back in 2023. Three years later, the going rate has more than tripled, with the average price sitting above $400 and pushing $500
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
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When choosing binoculars or scopes, a term that should be heavily considered is "exit pupil." What is exit pupil, and what does it do? In optics, we're often focused on magnification and light-gathering capabilities, and these are essential for understanding how optics works, but overall viewing experience shouldn't be discounted.
If you look at any optic at arm's length, you'll see the small pinpoint sized window of