Mathew Malwitz

Matt is an award-winning wildlife photographer with a passion for all things nature. Before his time at B&H, Matt worked in the photo industry as a retail salesman, educator, and photo guide. When not out in the woods, he explores other genres of photography and the arts—everything from product and wedding photography to gouache painting and illustration. In his spare time, Matt enjoys bird watching and playing video games.

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Retro Design, Reimagined: GODOX Lux Junior II

14 hours ago

Godox has grown their flash lineup with the introduction of the Lux Junior II, a compact retro-styled flash reimagined for even greater versatility. For those unfamiliar, the Godox Lux series brought a classic style, reminiscent of the golden age of…

On-Camera Flash

Camera Accessories

How to Nail the Important Shots

4 days ago

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…

Wedding Photography

Cameras & Accessories

The Best Mirrorless Camera Setups for Bird Watchers

4 days ago

Bird watching and photography seem to go hand in hand. While there are some who prefer to enjoy the sights free of distraction, there are others who like to record their findings to share with others. To do that, we need a camera and picking one can be overwhelming. Many opt for the tried-and-true…

Mirrorless Cameras

Bird Photography

Compact Camera Starter Kits for Creators

5 days ago

Content creation can be as simple as we make it, but if you truly want to make your content stand out, you’ll need the right tools to do it. Visually pleasing lighting and quality audio can go a long way to legitimizing your work and giving it a pro level feel. In this guide, we’ve put together a few kits ranging from budget friendly to higher end and everything in between. Best Budget Kit It’s…

Compact Cameras

Content Creation

Phone vs. Point & Shoot: 5 Ways Compact Cameras Still Come Out Ahead

5 days ago

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…

Compact Cameras

Point & Shoot Cameras

Tamron’s Widest Full Frame Lens To Date

5 days ago

Tamron has unveiled their latest mirrorless lens in the ultra-wide 12-20mm f/2.8 for Sony E Mount and Nikon Z Mount cameras. This full frame zoom lens delivers professional performance without the bulk and weight.…

Ultra-Wide Lens

Zoom Lenses

Building a Backyard Bird Photography Studio

5 days ago

You don’t have to go far to capture fun and engaging images of wildlife. In fact, you may not have to go anywhere at all. A carefully landscaped yard and the right tools can attract an impressive variety of animal life to observe and photograph. Pair that with a little patience and soon you’ll be capturing stunning images from the comfort of your own home. Attracting Birds Birds are part of…

Bird Photography

Wildlife Photography

Tripods for Every Scenario with Oben and Robus

1 week ago

Love them or hate them, tripods are an essential piece of the photography puzzle. They allow us to capture images that would otherwise be impossible to create, whether it be due to low light or long exposures where keeping our camera motionless is essential. Even in bright daylight, tripods aid us in producing sharper images, all while freeing our hands to do other tasks. Choosing a tripod is a…

tripods

Travel Photography

Wildlife Photography

The New Swarovski AT Endura Spotting Scope

1 week ago

Adding to their already stellar lineup of sporting optics, Swarovski has announced their new AT Endura 21-65x75 Spotting Scope. This premium, lightweight scope allows you to see every nuance with exceptional clarity, all while offering the extremely rugged build…

Spotting Scopes

What’s Exposure Compensation and How Do We Use It?

1 week ago

Exposure can be challenging to master. There are many moving parts, and knowing which settings affect what aspect of our image takes time and practice. The goal might be to take full control and use manual exposure mode, but first, we need to learn the ropes using auto exposure modes. These modes let us use our camera with a little help. As covered in our…

Exposure Modes

Photography Techniques

Wildlife, Sports, Macro and Beyond with the Sony RX10 V

1 week ago

Sony has unveiled the RX10 V, and it’s been upgraded to meet the needs of photographers of all skill levels and genres. We had the chance to put this camera through its paces in all areas it excels, so let’s see what it can do for wildlife, sports, macro, and travel…

Wildlife Photography

Sports Photography

Sony RX10 V: The Wait Is Finally Over

1 week ago

At long last, Sony has unveiled the much-sought-after successor to their legendary RX10 bridge camera, the RX10 V. The perfect marriage of new and improved performance-enhancing features plus the hardware that made its predecessor so popular, the RX10 V is…

Digital Cameras

Zoom Lenses

The Best Full-Sized Binoculars

1 week ago

Choosing a pair of binoculars can be as easy or as daunting as you want it to be. We’ve covered the technical aspects of binoculars, from magnification to glass quality, and how they affect your choice, but not everyone wants to get into all that. While yes, once we know the basics, we can better choose the pair that meets our particular needs, but that assumes we want to get into all that. If…

Wildlife Photography

Binoculars

birding

Recommended Travel Tripods

2 weeks ago

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The travel tripod conundrum is a cruel reality of physics and practicality. The larger and heavier a tripod is, the steadier it will hold a camera. The larger and heavier a tripod is, the less likely you will ever want to carry it around or take it on a trip. Why are we left with a photographic reality like that which makes the tastiest food bad for you?…

Tripods & Monopods

Photography Accessories

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