Shawn C. Steiner

Shawn C. Steiner is currently the Sr. Manager of Web Content for B&H. Before working at B&H, he studied both cinema and photography with a strong focus in photojournalism and documentary work. You can check out his Instagram, as well as most other social media accounts, such as Instagram @shawncsteiner and Mastodon to see more of his work.

Latest Articles

Best Sony Lenses for Wedding Photography

1 day ago

Wedding season is upon us and whether you’re a first-time wedding photographer or an experienced pro, you’re likely debating which lenses you should keep or add to your daily kit. Sony makes deciding even tougher with an incredible variety of glass offerings for their E-mount mirrorless system. Don’t worry though, we’re here to help with our picks for the best Sony lenses for wedding photography…

Wedding Photography

Lenses & Lens Accessories

Why and How to Use a Circular Polarizer Filter

5 days ago

Pop on a pair of (decent) sunglasses and not only are your eyes less strained, things just look better. The reason for this is likely the polarization effect. Colors may appear more saturated, bright blue skies can take on a deeper hue, and some pesky reflections just vanish. All of these can benefit certain photographs and make the…

Filters & Accessories

circular polarizing filter

Adventure Week

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Summer Adventure Week

Landscape Photography

Which Flash Modifier Should I Choose?

6 months ago

After you pick up your first speedlight, strobe, or LED panel, the best investment you can make is in some modifiers. These are tools that shape and alter the intensity of our light source. Modifiers come in all shapes and sizes based on the type of light you plan to use them on, which…

Flash & Accessories

Moving from Stills to Video: Audio, Audio, Audio

7 months ago

Audio is extremely important. Photographers haven’t really had to worry about this, but it is something that can make or break your videos. Watch some of your favorite movies and pay close attention to the sound—you will probably pick up some audio cues or effects that amplify the scene or action. If recorded poorly, audio can make something completely unwatchable. Have you ever opened a video…

DSLR Cameras

Audio for Video

Holiday 2025

Sigma Releases BF Mirrorless Camera Alongside 300-600mm f/4 & 16-300mm…

1 year ago

Over five years on from the release of their first full-frame L-mount mirrorless camera, Sigma is providing us an update with the “radically simple” BF. This camera features an aluminum unibody and a trimmed down control scheme that brings things down to the essentials.…

Lenses & Accessories

The Best Cinematic Drones for Filmmaking

The Best Cinema Drones for Filmmaking

1 year ago

Taking to the skies to capture breathtaking footage has never been easier. Modern drones are not only incredible filmmaking tools they are also becoming more affordable and accessible. Filmmakers looking to take flight will want to find something that can capture cinematic imagery…

Drones & Aerial Imaging

Aerial Cinematography

Holiday 2024

Year in Review

Lighting Tools for Macro Photography

1 year ago

When you start getting extremely close to your subject, you may run into some difficulty with lighting. This could be because your large lights can't get into position easily, you can't get the type of lighting you want, or you are so close that you are casting a shadow. There are solutions to these problems, and each has its own unique capabilities and look that will help you bring your macro…

Photographers! Don’t Forget These Smaller Studio Accessories

1 year ago

New cameras or lenses are great, but they’re not always the easiest gift to give every holiday season. Rather than spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars to please a photographer in your life, you might consider some smaller expendables that every photographer needs. They might not be the snazziest gifts out there, but your photographer will be grateful to have them. Gaffer Tape To non-…

Photography Accessories

Holiday 2024

How to Pick a Photo Printer

1 year ago

One of the best pieces of advice I like giving photographers is that they should print their photos. For many, this will mean going to a lab or print shop, in which case you should learn about profiling and calibration. The rest of you are likely more interested in getting your hands dirty and printing on your own at home. This guarantees you have full control over the entire production process,…

Printers & Accessories

Holiday 2024

Leica Q3 43 Adds Natural Perspective to Q Lineup

1 year ago

There have been many iterations and variations of the Leica Q since its inception, and all have shared the same phenomenal 28mm Summilux lens. That lens has lasted through collaborations, exterior redesigns, and even multiple sensor generations—which is an impressive feat considering ever-increasing sensor resolutions. Today, that lens gets a partner with the release of the…

Digital Cameras

Point & Shoot Cameras

OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress Type A Cards Unlock V4.0 Speeds

1 year ago

OWC has been aggressively pushing into the memory card space over the past few years—a move that only seems natural for a company already known for creating excellent storage solutions. With a history of reliable and fast memory options, it should come as no surprise that their card offerings feature top-of-the-line specs or push the media further than it has in the past. That is certainly the…

Memory Cards & Accessories

Memory Card Readers

B&H Monthly News Roundup: August 2024

1 year ago

August was crazy at B&H! Big-name brands like Sony, Godox, FUJIFILM, and tons more unveiled a treasure trove of new products and gear—everything from camcorders and actions cams to all-new samplers, sound recorders, and mics. In this video, we round up and break down all of the exciting product releases we saw in August, as well as a look ahead at what’s coming soon. The video ends with Doug…

News Roundup

B&H Monthly News Roundup: July 2024

1 year ago

Learn all about the exciting new releases from July 2024, including the top-of-the-line Canon EOS R1, the do-it-all Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Sony’s ZV-E10 II, and plenty more. B&H’s own Doug Guerra runs us through all the new gear—even making sure to touch on items we haven’t even had the opportunity to get our hands on to ensure you are up-to-date on all the latest gear.

News Roundup

B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of July 28th, 2024

1 year ago

After the mega news that was the Canon EOS R1 and R5 Mark II, things have slowed down a bit. That doesn't mean there isn't anything new to share. The biggest bits of news from the past couple weeks come from Tamron and Atomos—both well-known and highly-regarded companies that make products for everyday photographers and videographers and not just pros. Tamron is truly aiming for everyone with…

News Roundup