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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
If there’s one question fledgling photographers often ask, it’s “How did you get such a nice background?” Backgrounds are an essential element of a photograph that are often neglected. In fact, it’s safe to say that a background is as important to a composition as the subject itself. After all, a distracting one will detract from an image.
In this guide, we’re going to cover the many methods used to capture clean, smooth backgrounds in our images. This will encompass the settings and gear involved as well as the in-the-field techniques you can
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Who doesn’t love a close-up shot of a flower or bumble bee? Some of the most beautiful aspects of nature are quite small and require special tools to capture them in a meaningful way. Whether it be of a cute little insect visiting our garden, or miniature figurines you paint and sell, we need a camera that can focus close and deliver good, quality results.
Before you panic, hear us out. We don’t need to get carried away with complicated lenses and accessories, and can just enjoy yourself with a simple compact,
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Birds, they’re all around us. If you haven’t paid much attention to them, you’re not alone. But, once you do, you’ll have a hard time stopping. If you haven’t yet dabbled in bird watching, known colloquially as birding, we have just one question. Why not? Birding is the perfect way of partially disconnecting from the digital world we find ourselves in and connecting with nature through observation, and one of the most relaxing pastimes imaginable.
If you’re fascinated by our feathery friends but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Birding is, by definition, the recreational hobby of observing and identifying wild birds in their natural habitat. Finding birds is the easy part. Just go outside and stop, look, and listen, and you’ll notice our feathery friends like you’ve never seen before. But how do we identify them? We need to consider a few physical attributes of the birds, from their overall shape to the length of their tail and more.
Birds come in all sorts of elaborate shapes, sizes, and color patterns that make them stand out, or in some cases, remain hidden from
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
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
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
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Photographers often react instinctively against artificial intelligence, typically focusing on controversial generative AI. Meanwhile, a different branch of AI technology—machine learning systems—has been making remarkable progress helping photographers manage overwhelming image workflows under tight deadlines.
Above Image © Sam Hurd
In today's show, we explore this trending topic in a discussion with Justin Benson and Sam Hurd, both accomplished wedding photographers and tech entrepreneurs.
Justin begins by clarifying the distinction between
by Zack Young · Posted
Any photographer worth their salt should be familiar with portrait photography, but they’re likely less familiar with high-volume photography, an offshoot of traditional portraiture that focuses on providing large quantities of professional-level headshots. The most common clients for this type of work include schools, sports teams, large corporations, government-run entities, and basically any other organization that needs a sizeable amount of quality headshots in a short amount of time. Because of the economies of scale, high-volume
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Join Sony Artisan of Imagery Monica Sigmon, as she shares her process of design consultations and session prep with her clients. Learn how you can stop shooting on spec and start being intentional with your business!
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Making Money and Achieving Your Average Sale Goals
10:58 - Planning Experience
16:20 - Session Prep
20:24 - Set the Rules and the Scene
29:03 - Discuss Placement and Investment
44:34 - Planning the Photoshoot/Making a Mood Board
48:00 - Sales Appointment
51:35 - Final Thoughts
Sponsored by
by Allan Weitz · Posted
If wanderlust is starting to get the best of you, consider upgrading your camera gear before heading out on your next outdoor adventure.
1. Clean Your Gear
Your first order of business should be to make sure your camera bodies and lenses are clean and in proper working order. To learn more about cleaning and optimizing the performance of your cameras, camera sensors, lenses, and other photo essentials, refer to the tips I offer in
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Sandra Coan explains some of the common marketing mistakes photographers make and how to avoid them. After watching this B&H video, you’ll have the basics for understanding how to craft a compelling marketing strategy that speaks directly to your ideal clients.
0:00 - Introduction
1:29 - How Coan Got Started
6:17 - Traditional Marketing vs. Modern Marketing
15:06 - Mistake #1: Doing What You Think You SHOULD Do
20:27 - Mistake #2: Thinking that Being Good at Photography Is Enough
23:13 - Mistake #3: Winging It
27:04 - How to Make a
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In this video, celebrity and advertising photographer David Molnar discusses his new book, Learning to See: A Photographer’s Guide from Zero to Your First Paid Gigs. Follow along as Molnar shares insights on gaining confidence, social media, and pricing your work, all in the realm of photography.
0:00 - Introduction
1:26 - How Molnar Got Started in Photography
7:00 - Gaining Confidence
21:27 - Take the Time to Learn the Craft
24:06 - Gaining Experience
27:53 - Being Every Type of Photographer is Not the Best for Jobs
35:53 - Finding your
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No matter how you slice it, wedding photography is a fancy business. On this week’s podcast, we take that fancy up a notch in a conversation about luxury wedding photography with James Christianson and Otto Schulze. These former competitors took a giant leap to reinvent themselves as the collaborative partnership James x Schulze, while also adapting their sales strategy to a marketplace where the driving force is want rather than means.
Listen in as they describe how they balanced economic risk with the creative freedom to chase small moments
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
A lens’s hyperfocal distance—a mathematical combination of lens focal length, aperture or f-stop, and focus distance—is a tool that photographers can use to maximize their depth of field for capturing nearby foregrounds and distant backgrounds in acceptable sharpness.
While you can always dial up your lens’s sharpest aperture (sweet spot), many landscape photographers want as