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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
As photographers, especially wedding photographers, one of the best parts of a job is delivering the final images to clients. Sure, it comes with the anxious anticipation of waiting for that “we LOVE them” email from the client but, it’s a box to check off in your workflow. Deciding exactly how you deliver those images in the age of instant gratification presents its own set of questions, decisions, and trade-offs. What, then, are the best and worst options for delivering photographs? Well, it’s going to vary from photographer to photographer
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Photographing holiday lights and candles is one of the most fun holiday adventures any photographer can have and a great way to explore and enjoy the festive lights in your neighborhood and home.
Here are some tips on how to make the most of your captures of holiday lights while you wait to receive gifts from your B&H wish list!
1. Use Low-Light / Night Photography Techniques
The best time to view holiday lights is when the lights go down (indoors and outside). Therefore, you will benefit from the tried-and-true practices of
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Making pictures by night is a curious practice. While specialists of this subject embrace it as a deep-seated passion and have a never-ending quest for technical and creative advancement, those more familiar with daytime photography are often unaware that tried and true photography rules often need to be adapted or even overlooked at night. With this in mind, consider the following tips the next time you venture out in the darkness, to help you to adapt.
1. Take a Chance and Explore the Unknown
What’s my exposure time? This is the number one
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
When most of us think of “sports photography,” we immediately think of iconic images from the world of land-based sports—American football, track and field, boxing, baseball, and others. One could argue, however, that yacht racing and sailing regattas provide the canvas for some of the most spectacular images in all of sports. And, if you have spent time around the water, seen the framed print on the wall of my physical therapist’s office, or flipped through the pages of any sailing magazine, you might have noticed that professional sailboat
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
When should you upgrade your digital camera? While that question does not have a clear one-size-fits-all answer, it is not a difficult question to ponder for many photographers. The answer, believe it or not, is that you rarely, if ever, need to upgrade your camera for the announcement and release of each and every new model.
It happens every few years (and now much more frequently than it used to). You are browsing the B&H Photo website or reading B&H Explora and your Favorite Camera Mk. III has just been replaced by Favorite Camera
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
A few things happen when you look through a pair of binoculars, a spotting scope, or a telescope. The first thing that happens when you see awesomeness is you think, sometimes out loud, "Wow!" The next thing that happens is that you want to share what you are seeing with others—this
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Since 2007, the B&H Photo Video YouTube channel has been home to helpful tutorials, honest reviews, and the best head of hair on the Internet. Now, thirteen years and over a quarter of a billion views later, the B&H YouTube channel continues to put out binge-worthy content that’s informative, educational, and entertaining. Here are some of our current favorites.
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by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Are you currently a photography student? Are you enrolled in high school, college, or graduate-level photography classes this fall? Here is some unsolicited advice from professional photographic educators to take with you into the classroom or out into the field.
1. “It is totally natural to emulate other photographers who you admire as you start your journey with the medium of photography, but the sooner you can begin to make unique photographs that reflect what you are genuinely interested in, the more rewarding your journey will be. Be
by Dawn Wayand · Posted
As professional photographers, it is our duty to create the vision necessary to realize the concept a client is trying to convey. This is generally accomplished with hair, makeup, wardrobe and styling, lighting, products, props, and backdrops. Sometimes photographers are afforded creative control of a photo shoot. There is usually a budget involved, which can often feel like a roadblock to achieving the client’s concept when that budget is limited.
Above photograph: For this image, I already had the microphone. Mic stand, $20; pop filter, $15
by Theano Nikitas · Posted
The smell of fresh sea air, miles of beautiful sandy beaches, and the lulling sound of the ocean may make for a perfect vacation spot, as well as an idyllic setting for a wedding. As beautiful as beach weddings may be, photographers face many challenges when capturing a couple’s special day by the sea. To assist you in troubleshooting this refreshing wedding photography niche, we spoke to several photographers who shared many of the challenges (and some of the rewards) that they face when shooting beach weddings.
Above photograph © Christina
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
When it comes to festivities, few can compare to the parades and fun of Mardi Gras, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The sights, sounds, smells, sticky stuff on the ground, and world-class people-watching make the entire event a spectacle that lends itself to rich and colorful photography—especially at night!
Nighttime photography at Mardi Gras is all about one thing: motion. A Mardi Gras parade is only semi-static when a float-pulling tractor breaks down on the parade route, but, even then, things are in motion; beads are still flying, people are
by Elizabeth Groeschen · Posted
Photo booths are fun. Photo booths at parties are extra fun. Whether you’re stepping back in time to sit in a vintage “two-seater” with someone you love or standing in front of a sparkly backdrop with several friends at a wedding reception, chances are you’ve enjoyed the printed results—so much so that you’ve decided to make your own photo booth for your upcoming holiday party or your own wedding reception. Whether you’re working with an iPad and natural lighting or a more elaborate setup with a DSLR camera and lights, here are a few tips and
by Elizabeth Groeschen · Posted
It was October of 2012, and I was in the middle of a 40 km trek to remote Hmong and Khmu villages outside of Luang Prabang, in Northern Laos. I was two months into a fifteen-month trip around the world that I had been dreaming of for quite some time and planning for a year prior to my departure. I spent more time debating which camera system to bring than anything else. I forwent my film cameras for a DSLR with a few different lenses and a
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by Steven Gladstone · Posted
In the world of film production, a Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) can be many things. Depending on the scope of the production, the scope of their job is constantly evolving. Taking advantage of the wonders of email, I checked in with a few working DITs to get a better understanding of their complex and ever-changing job. What became apparent quickly was that although most people in the industry start off as beginners, taking on the role of DIT requires a healthy balance of experience, people skills, technical knowledge, and an almost
by Jill Waterman · Posted
With the year winding down and arrangements for family gatherings in the works, some advance planning for recording these moments through photographs is a worthwhile consideration. It’s no longer the era of your grandfather’s Kodak, with family members captured stiff as a rail or suffering from red-eye. There are lots of exciting imaging options out there, all of which involve slightly different approaches. In an effort to help you to make sense of the current spectrum, we’ve outlined these seven tips to walk you through the process, and to