Travel Photography
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From photographing for the local news to expeditions for National Geographic, Ira Blocks shares his stories of traveling around the world. Ira captures history and culture, but it wasn't easy. He discusses how he was hired by Nat Geo, and all the logistics and planning that goes into his assignments.
0:00 - Intro
2:46 - Working for Nat Geo
6:00 - Ira's first assignment
14:18 - How Ira got started
17:30 - Photographing in color film
21:49 - Olive Oil story
31:29 - Getting into lighting
38:05 - Archaeology work
1:11:29 - Prints on location
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When traveling it’s always best to have a compact and mobile kit that works for your personal style of image making. Photographer Ira Block has been on many trips and is a master of packing the essentials. He goes over the most compact equipment and packing tips for your next adventure.
0:00 - Intro
2:44 - Travel cases & bags
7:44 - Learning how to pack for different trips
13:45 - Do we really need a tripod?
17:06 - Master list
18:07 - Pack for the elements
31:07 - Pack according to the key images (compact equipment)
53:47 - Lenses
55:42
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Photographer Ira Block walks through his best travel imagery. Along with sharing the best practices for respectfully approaching strangers, and how to build a lasting connection with people you meet on your travels.
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Connecting with people of different cultures
6:26 - People in their environment
17:27 - Portraits
26:26 - Showing the culture
33:26 - Capturing moments
38:55 - Light
41:29 - Ethics
52:10 - Visually exciting images
59:27 - Finding different angles and perspectives
1:02:57 - Q&A break
1:10:45 - Ireland trip
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When Jeff Cable isn't photographing the Olympics, he's often guiding photo tours across the globe. Jeff shares tips on what to look for in a photo tour, how to pack effectively, and how to ensure an enjoyable experience.
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - About Jeff
2:02 - Photo tour vs. photo workshop
3:57 - What to look for and common questions
14:32 - Preparation
17:41 - Besides the photo
20:39 - People and places close to home
26:00 - People and places not so close to home
35:53 - Tropical wildlife
43:57 - African wildlife
50:40 - After the sun goes
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OM System Ambassador Frank T. Smith comes to the B&H Event Space and takes you on a visual journey through landscapes, wildlife, macro, and travel photography. Franks discusses how to get creative with your landscape photography. He also shows off the newest lens from the OM SYSTEM family, the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO Lens.
0:00 - Intro
2:09 - Seeing beyond the obvious
5:33 - Finding different/unique perspectives
21:42 - Landscapes with the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO Lens
32:18 - Macro
36:
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Sony Artisan of Imagery Ira Block has traveled the world for decades, telling stories through his images. We sat down with Ira to talk about his favorite images and the stories behind them.
0:00 - Intro
2:01 - Image 1
8:13 - Image 2
13:22 - Image 3
20:25 - Image 4
28:33 - Image 5
36:38 - Image 6
40:50 - Image 7
44:55 - Image 8
49:03 - Image 9
56:02 - Image 10
1:03:58 - How these images opens up people to Ira
1:07:19 - How often Ira goes through his older images
1:08:43 - Final thoughts
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With video, you can bring the magic of motion to your palm or the wall. Join Canon Product Educator Tyler Beck, to learn video tips, everything from recording to editing that'll give your video a cinematic look.
0:00 - Intro
3:02 - Why shoot video?
5:27 - What to pack
17:09 - Planning ahead
22:33 - Subject & location
29:32 - Cinematic look vs. Journalistic look
32:00 - Stabilization
34:26 - Different types of shots
46:12 - Shot list / Putting it all together
51:30 - Final thoughts
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Third-party lens manufacturer Tamron announces the last of its “trinity” of premium G2 full-frame zoom lenses, the 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2. A fast, wide-angle zoom with high-end optics and a lightweight build, the travel and everyday-friendly lens delivers professional-grade imagery in street, landscape, architecture, and astrophotography applications. The versatile lens is
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In a world of perpetual motion, there exists a realm of profound stillness—where light doesn’t simply illuminate, it transforms. Far from home amid Earth’s frozen tundras, time itself seems suspended in crystalline air. In today’s podcast, we’ll visit these places where time hangs in the balance, and we’ll explore the intrepid mix of endurance, patience, and vision it takes to make pictures there. Joining us for this conversation are polar photography specialists Acacia Johnson and Jonas Paurell.
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Photographer Maher Ismail has circled the globe with his Sony RX100VII, and it has quickly become his go-to camera. See the magic behind this camera, and learn how going with a compact camera can be the best move for your travel photography.
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - About Maher
3:49 - Why the Sony RX100 VII
6:20 - The benefits of having a compact camera
11:20 - Zoom range
12:36 - Sharpening the noticing muscles
16:25 - Using it to photograph people / candid moments
26:33 - Play & creativity
28:45 - RX100 VII vs. Phone
31:17 - RX100 VII vs.
Travel photography is a broad, catch-all genre that can encompass anything and everything from portraiture to landscapes to interiors to even wildlife and sports. One unifying aspect of the travel genre, though, is efficiency and a desire to have a kit that provides you with the most versatility and capability in the smallest package possible.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens
When building a kit, you’ll need to assess
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Now that we are farther from home, photographer Peter Lee will be discussing what gear to bring. He will also be going over what to consider when trying to make good compositions in unfamiliar environments.
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Gear
9:18 - Isolate the scene
11:55 - Waking up early
12:53 - Different seasons
15:36 - Keeping your eyes open
17:05 - Scouting Bixby bridge
18:57 - Just off the road
21:42 - Dark skies in
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Photographer Peter Lee goes over the basics of scouting, planning, what gear to bring, and what to be looking for when you’re there. You’ll learn how to think outside of the box and enhance your photos for your next trip.
0:00 - Intro
2:02 - Scouting & planning
3:33 - Cameras & lenses
10:51 - Scouting examples - landmarks
21:47 - Local attractions
27:13 - Keeping your eyes open
29:07 - Experiment with abstract
29:57 - The postcard shot
34:30 - Another point of view
38:53 - Scouting government buildings
41:11 - Scouting Mossbrea falls
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Matt spent a week with the Sigma BF, using it as his travel camera while in Japan. How good is the autofocus? What is the maximum number of photos and videos it can store internally? Is it worth the hype?
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Who Is This Camera For?
1:01 - Design & UI
3:15 - Color Profiles
3:50 - More on UI & Menus
5:00 - Autofocus
5:34 - Internal Storage
6:22 - EVF & LCD Screen
6:59 - Ergonomics
7:24 -
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Looking to take better portraits, landscapes, and street photos while traveling? Join Matt with the new OM System OM-3 to learn how to take better travel images.
0:00 - In This Video
0:29 - OM-3 & Sample Images
1:21 - Framing a Portrait
2:32 - Portrait Settings
4:03 - Street Photo Composition
5:35 - Landscape Settings
6:40 - Landscape Photos
8:44 - Video Features & Sample Footage
9:23 - Final Thoughts
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