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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
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Getting started in photography can be overwhelming. With so many tutorials out there, where do you even begin? Do you need an expensive new camera? What are the rules of photography? Take a deep breath—we're here with a new educational photography course. In this episode, Sam discusses tips for new photographers to give you a place to start.
0:00 - Overview
0:28 - What Is Photography?
0:42 - How to Find Inspiration
1:18 - What Do You Need
1:46 - Composition Tips
3:26 - Storytelling: Creating a Gallery
4:30 - The Most Important Rule of All
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Getting great pictures of your newborn or infant is certainly no easy task. Indeed, the window of opportunity for coaxing a perfect expression and a picturesque pose from your little bundle of joy is fleeting, at best. For parents (and others) who aspire to capture such moments, user-friendly gear, highly functional accessories, and photogenic props can make all the difference. With this in mind, here are our best recommendations to help make photo sessions with your unpredictable little darlings a success.
Pick the Right Camera for the Job
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It's time to ditch the mirror selfie and to get creative with your self-portraiture. But how can you take self-portraits by yourself and remain in focus? Sam answers that question and more in this tutorial!
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Tripod
0:22 - Focusing
1:11 - Tethering
1:45 - Shooting Mode & Timer
2:04 - The Creative Part
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
You might hear it all the time: "Protect your prints by storing them archivally" or "This paper is archival-rated for X years" or "Keep your film safe by storing it in an archival box." Whatever it is, it's easy to gather what you need to store your tangible photographic media in archival conditions to prolong its lifespan to the fullest and to ensure it looks just as good in several years as it does today.
What Is Archival?
The term "archival" is thrown around a lot in the world of storage and display methods for film and prints, but what
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Matt shares his tips for capturing high-resolution photos with any camera. Learn how to increase resolution and image quality using techniques like Pixel Shifting and Super Resolution. Join Matt in his home, and on the mountains, as he explains how to utilize these techniques, discussing gear, settings, software, and editing.
0:00 - In This Tutorial
0:39 - What Are Pixel Shifting & Super Resolution?
0:59 - Gear Setup
1:31 - Super Resolution Pros & Cons
2:40 - How to Take Pixel Shift Images
5:28 - Handheld Super Resolution Photos
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by Zack Young · Posted
So, your spouse has elected you official photographer of the family holiday party! Or maybe your boss volunteered you to shoot the office party? Or your kids put your name in the running as school party cameraperson. Regardless of the type of party you’ve been assigned (or volunteered) to photograph, here are some tips and tricks that will help you capture memories that will last a lifetime.
Right Gear for Your Holiday Party
As your party’s official
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Join Matt as he guides you on post-processing your bird images. Matt show you how to back up your photos and shares a step-by-step tutorial for editing bird photos in Lightroom. Matt wraps up the video with the best practices for printing your final photos.
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Back Up Workflow
2:44 - Hairy Woodpecker Photo
8:30 - Puffin Photo
12:14 - Great Blue Heron Photo
17:23 - Owl Photo
21:15 - Bird in Flight Photo
24:42 - Printing Your Photos
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Get on your portrait photography A-game with Maria’s guide! Whether you’re a beginner or looking for a refresher, this tutorial is packed with tips on lighting, coaching, composition, gear selection, and settings.
0:00 - In This Video
0:22 - Coaching & Directing People
1:41 - Understanding Light
2:56 - Framing & Posing Your Subject
4:23 - Focal Length & Settings
by Cory Rice · Posted
A persistent challenge photographers face when working in-studio is avoiding monotony. This can be especially difficult when shooting in the same space with the same tools and the same props over and over. One way of keeping your studio work fresh is by customizing the equipment with which you are working. This article covers a handful of do-it-yourself projects that can add a little extra character to your studio without requiring a large budget or extensive building experience.
Paint or Stain Your Apple Boxes
Are you tired of providing free
by Robert Sansivero · Posted
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Tati Bruening and Anya Anti are two rising stars at the confluence of photography, digital assets, and social influence. In this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we get the lowdown on their burgeoning careers in fashion / beauty and conceptual / fine art portraits in Part 2 of our chats from B&H’s 2023 Depth of Field Conference.
We start with Tati Bruening
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
When the moon passes directly between Earth and the sun, those on Earth are treated to one of nature’s greatest spectacles—a total solar eclipse. It is a phenomenon that almost every observer would like to capture in a photograph.
Due to the rarity of the event, the short duration in which to capture it, and the dynamic nature of the subject, it is one of those photographic opportunities that requires the proper gear, setup, planning, and practice.
Eclipse and solar
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Food, glorious food. There's no better time than the holiday season for a bountiful exploration of food photography—a fan favorite. For this episode of the podcast, we're delighted to connect with food blogger, educator, and content creator extraordinaire Joanie Simon. Listen in as she discusses the magic behind her aspirational, achievable shooting style. Besides examining the limits to reality when shooting fake food, Simon describes her collaborations with a dedicated crew, offers advice about a