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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Any place in the world can be a photo destination in the winter, but the general idea is to explore a few locations that offer wonderful photographic possibilities in winter that they might not offer in summer. We want to make use of all that snow and everything else the cold temperatures have to offer. After all, we can enjoy the warmer weather come spring. We can always blend in a bit of that warm escapism we all crave after a few months of short days, snow, and cold.
Lake Reschen and South Tyrol, Italy
The Tyrol region of northern Italy and
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Weddings are one of the most significant days in a couple’s life, and they often have high expectations of the way it’s recorded. Some couples desire to have their day photographed in a manner in which they barely know it’s even happening. Others might prefer the superstar treatment and choose to have their special day shot in a more manicured, glamourous way. The approach—or “style”—we take to photographing a wedding is highly personal, while also being dependent on client’s needs. Wedding photography styles sit on a spectrum. There’s
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
We asked a group of highly regarded wedding photographers for thoughtful tips on how to expand, sharpen, and maintain their creative approach to wedding photography. After getting a lot of great insight, we narrowed the pile down to six tips to pass along to you.
1. Workshops/Mentoring
No matter what you do for a living, there is often a tendency to think that you have reached the peak of your game and that your skills can no longer be sharpened. Experts will always disagree with that notion, and so do the wedding photographers with whom we
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Scott Robert Lim teaches you how to overcome bad lighting situations by using the natural and ambient light available to you at any given location. Learn how to create both soft light portraits in open shade and hard light portraits in direct sunlight using minimal to no gear (besides your camera and lenses, of course!).
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - In This Seminar
5:23 - Open Shade (Soft Light)
34:34 - Direct Sunlight (Hard Light)
51:21 - Modifying Light (Reflectors & Video Lights)
1:01:27 - Workshops with Scott
1:02:00 - Summary
1:03:07 - Q&
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Photographers Bruce Byers and Himanshu Pandya talk about what should be in your camera bag, how to deal with flights, and how to research the location you are interested in going. Along with tips on what to do with all the images you come home with.
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - About Bruce & Himanshu
11:30 - Travel Prep
30:13 - Dealing with Technical Problems
33:01 - How to Decide What Gear to Take
39:43 - What Type of Media Bruce & Himanshu Shoot With
41:48 - How to Deal With People Asking For Money While Photographing
49:23 - Take That
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Rodney Smith was a photographic visionary, with an allegiance to the image above all else. Long acclaimed for his iconic black-and-white pictures—not to forget his later jewel-like color scenes—Smith captured enchanted worlds full of subtle magic and lighthearted humor. Using only analog film and the aesthetics of natural light, his dream-like photographs are matched in quality by the craft and physical beauty of his prints.
Above photograph © The Estate of Rodney Smith
Smith died in 2016, yet the enduring precision, elegance, and whimsy of
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Professional photojournalist Michael Brochstein teaches you how to get started in the field of photojournalism. He will cover topics such as how photojournalists are hired, what gear and software to use, how to obtain "media access," and so much more!
0:00 – Introduction
1:19 – Genres of Photojournalism
2:32 – What Gets Published
3:26 – Employment
8:55 – Different Angles
13:48 – Terminology
20:08 – Photographing Talking Heads
23:48 – Post-Production Software
25:19 – Workflow: General
30:40 – Workflow: Captioning
32:33 – Workflow: Culling
36:
by Jill Waterman · Posted
In recent years, several incidents involving careless shutterbugs light painting with burning steel wool gained notoriety in the press, giving legitimate night photographers a bad reputation. With these unfortunate matters in mind, we interviewed a variety of night-photography specialists to compile the following eight tips on safety and etiquette when photographing in the darkness.
Above photograph © Troy Paiva
1. Do no harm and don’t be a jerk
Taking a cue from the Hippocratic Oath, Stu
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
1. Shoot every day Like any skill, the more you do it, the better you can get. The best camera you have is the one in your hand, so if you aren’t out with your full DSLR kit, don’t be afraid to take great photos with your cell phone camera or a point-and-shoot. Photography is photography, make pictures with a camera. Any camera.
2. Always have your camera near Pull up a chair and I can describe two amazing scenes that have been indelibly embedded in my mind. Unfortunately, for the first, my camera was broken (I was at sea, far from
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 Jill Waterman · Posted
Jean Fruth is a diehard baseball fan. “Growing up in New York, with two great hometown teams, how could you not connect with the sport?” she asks. As a teen, she worked in a restaurant owned by serious Mets fans who had season tickets, “And they would take me to games,” she reminisces. “And my grandfather was a Mets fan, listening to games on the radio.”
Such formative influences foreshadow her ultimate path to becoming one of baseball’s preeminent photographers, yet it took many years of exploration for Fruth to put a plan into action. “My
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Photo education has undergone significant changes since the story Photography Student? Here Is Some Advice from Teachers was published last year at this time—changes that are no less dramatic than the process of teaching and learning as a whole. With the sudden shift from face-to-face classes to remote learning, in March 2020, teachers and students scrambled to face unique challenges and solve unforeseen
by Cory Rice · Posted
On film sets, an entire department is devoted to securing lights, modifiers, and other equipment properly. Most still photographers rarely need the level of production that filmmaking demands—however, knowing which mounting and clamping tools are best suited for a particular job can greatly simplify any photographer’s life. As a bonus, many studio clamps are more or less woodworking tools with baby pins built into their design, so stocking up can also come in handy for home improvement projects. Below is an introduction to some of the
by Cory Rice · Posted
Every time you pick up your camera, you are participating in nearly two centuries of technological and artistic innovation. The history of photography is a winding path full of mad scientists, boisterous critics, and groundbreaking artists. While you are home, why not binge on the stories that have come to make photography such an influential way of seeing and representing the world? Here are some places to get started.
Explora’s “Historical Processes” series dives into the history and drama surrounding early photographic processes.
by Paige Denkin · Posted
For the past six months, Paige and Corey have traveled across the country. Here are some of their key tips, takeaways, and travel lessons.
What is boon-docking?
Boon-docking typically refers to off-grid camping, most commonly done in a vehicle or trailer. When boon-docking, you have few common luxuries, live respectfully off the land and pack out anything you brought with you. You have no electric hookups, no plumbing, and usually no Wi-Fi or cellular service. Boon-docking locations vary, some being easier to access than others, so