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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,
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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
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Now that the smartphone is fully ensconced in its villain arc, the most enthusiastic anti-smartphone partisans have taken to unbundling the suite of functions Steve Jobs first consolidated: camera, phone, music player, notebook, paperback, watch, and day planner amongst others, but more importantly with each function getting its own discrete, purposed object in the everyday carry bag.
Vibes and aesthetics belong to them all on their own, but uncoupled they each demand a level of attention and consideration that their grouping suppresses. For
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Whether you’re the designated photographer at a friend’s night out or a professional working an event, a compact, point-and-shoot camera can be a strategic choice for creating a distinctive look for your images. Depending on where you’re starting, the move to a compact camera can be either a step up from the smartphone or an embrace of a more limited feature set. In either case, the best event and party photography with a compact camera says one thing: you had to be there.
The number one advantage to using a compact camera is social. The
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
For a beginner, few things seem more intimidating than photographing a wedding. A sense of anxiety is perfectly normal if you haven't yet spent much time in this field. It's important to remember that we all begin somewhere, and even the most experienced pros were also novices at one point. With practice and education, nerves begin to morph into confidence.
No two weddings are the same, but whether traditional or unconventional, the goal is to be properly equipped to document the key moments of the day. A
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Smartphones have forever changed the world of photography, making the art form more accessible and connecting people from across the world through the instantaneous sharing of images. For all their benefits, there are plenty of criticisms to be had, especially on the creative front. Smartphone cameras are, for some, everything one could want from a camera. For others, they lack the control and creative freedom that makes photography so interesting.
Who can blame one for having hard feelings against smartphones. After all, they nearly wiped
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Optic size is measured by what it can do, but when you’re new to the hobby, this can be confusing. Pick up a spotting scope or any pair of binoculars and you’ll see them adorned with a set of numbers like 8x42, 7x32, or 20-60x80. What exactly do those numbers mean and what do they tell us about an optic?
At the most
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Getting ready to prep or shoot your latest video project? In addition to being the largest photography store in the USA, B&H Photo also incorporates The Studio alongside a state-of-the-art technology space, The Studio Technology Center (STC). The team focuses on providing complete professional video solutions while The Technology Center serves as an access hub to latest cinema and broadcast technology,
by John Harris · Posted
It would be foolish to claim that there is only one way to take a portrait, but there are some accepted norms and basic camera settings that you should understand if portraiture is to become your area of photographic interest. Remember though, as you walk down your creative path, that a portrait is more than a headshot, more than a beautiful photo of your subject; it is an opportunity to get to know someone, to have a visual conversation with a person, and to use your photographic skills to pass that understanding of the person on to the
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
First, a disclaimer: Like composition, lighting portraits is a subjective exercise. A setup that works for one situation may not work for the next, and lighting that one photographer adores might repulse another. Cultivating a personal lighting style involves an awareness of conventional approaches and willingness to go beyond what everyone else is doing. Study portraits
by Luke Rollins · Posted
The wealth of B&H is not measured in sales, but in the accumulated knowledge of its people. The breadth of such experience is impossible to quantify, let alone price, which is why we’re offering this batch of wedding photography advice completely free of charge.
Andrea Buritica, Sales Associate – Chat & Email
Burikitak Photography
One of the best parts about working at B&H is that I get to talk about gear all day. However, it’s doing wedding
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Who doesn’t want to capture fun and creative portraits of our four-legged friends? We know we love it. In fact, pet photography may just be the most popular form of photography there is. Think of all the smartphone snaps of yawns, big stretches, and funny moments we all take of our cats, dogs, chinchillas, and beyond.
Quick snaps aside, you know what really ups the quality of our pet portraits? Lighting. Just as with any form of portrait, lighting unlocks possibilities that can be impossible without it. But what lighting system should we use?
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Taking a look at any modern mirrorless or DSLR camera, you’ll notice a slew of controls, buttons, and dials. Atop nearly all cameras sits a large dial labeled with many letters and icons. This is our mode dial. It is how we control the level of power we give to our camera or take for ourselves.
One of the wonderful things that modern electronic digital and film cameras give you is many high-tech options for your image making. One of the horrible things that modern electronic digital and film cameras give you is many high-tech options for your
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Do you plan your images? Really think about that question. Do you have an idea of an image before you head out for a shoot, or do you let the moment inspire you as the pieces fall into place? There's no wrong answer here. Planning or "pre-visualization" is a key piece of the photography puzzle that some put a lot of thought and effort into while others effortlessly come up with ideas on the fly.
No matter how you go about taking a picture, there is some level of planning that goes into a shot. With that said, there's a big difference between
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Internationally acclaimed wedding photographer Corbin Gurkin talks about the importance of lighting. Learn how to transform everyday details—like invitation suites, heirloom jewelry, and floral accents—into iconic visual narratives.
0:00 - Intro / About Corbin
6:31 - Why lighting matters
9:45 - Gear kit
12:10 - Using constant light at events
20:28 - Emulating natural light
26:29 - Must have kits
38:00 - Corbin's courses
37:45 - Q&A break
49:55 - Lighting demo: Tabletop
1:03:22 - Lighting demo: Jewelry
1:16:41 - Lighting demo: Invitation