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Profoto has off-camera and on-camera flashes that work for you and your photography needs. Juan demos three Profoto lights, sharing each of their pros and cons. You'll learn which to potentially buy, whether you're a beginner at flash photography or looking to upgrade your kit.
0:00 - In This Video
0:37 - Why Choose Profoto?
1:28 - Before We Start
1:58 - Profoto A10
3:12 - Profoto A2
4:13 - Profoto B10
5:04 - How Do You Choose?
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You can take portraits with what you have available, even if it's your smartphone and natural light. Composition, angles, and directing have a huge impact on the quality of your photo. However, if you're ready to invest in some gear, Juan shares his camera and lighting recommendations.
0:00 - In This Video
0:34 - Beginner Portrait Photography
4:19 - Mid-Level
8:12 - Professional Portraits 101
12:10 - Outro
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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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Join Jeff Carpenter from Readylight Media for a real-time look at how he creates acting headshots from the first frame to the final capture. Jeff uses Profoto lighting and light shapers to highlight character traits, build different looks, and create images that speak to a range of roles.
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Setup and First Look: Commercial
21:47 - Introducing Another Light
34:04 - Second Look: Dramatic
54:16 - Using a Grid & Beauty Dish / Third Look: Changing the Background
1:17:20 - Fourth Look: Using an On-Camera Flash
1:20:55 - Using
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"Can you hear that mirror? Isn't that so satisfying?"
In the 2020s, are DSLRs still dead, gone, and buried? Perhaps not! Some professional photographers swear by the Nikon D850, and there are still advantages to using DSLR cameras over mirrorless. Join Sam for a studio portrait photoshoot and in-field landscape photography test to see if the Nikon D850 holds up to our 2026 standards.
0:00 - Today's DSLR
1:09 - Optical Viewfinder
2:36 - Sensor & Weather Sealing
3:46 - Camera Shutter ASMR Moment
4:17 - How DSLRs Make You a Better
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Did you know that the type of lens you choose affects the story you want to tell, whether you're a photographer or a filmmaker? There's ultra-wide, wide angle, normal, telephoto, medium telephoto, and supertelephoto. That's a lot of terminology, so if you're lost, Sidney's here to explain what focal lengths fall under each umbrella and they change your storytelling.
0:00 - In This Tutorial
0:25 - Focal Length & Field of View
0:56 - Sensor Size
2:10 - What We'll Cover
2:31 - Wide Angle Focal Lengths (Below 20mm)
4:13 - Normal Focal Lengths
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Over the first six parts of this introduction series, we have learned how to create better images and find our own personal voice as photographers. Derek goes over audience submitted photos, critiquing and having open discussions about the stories behind them.
0:00 Intro
4:53 Derek's image breakdown
9:15 Critiquing audience submission
1:45:21 Closing
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It's easy to go out and take photos, what's not is making it your own. Derek goes over how to find your creative stye and different ways to get inspired.
0:00 - Intro
2:40 - Finding your creative style
6:38 - Inspiration vs. imitation
31:41 - What is vision in photography?
38:37 - Consistency
41:07 - Tips on strengthening your vision
45:27 - Image review exercise
50:57 - Personal projects
1:13:20 - Q&A
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POV: You're Lotta at WPPI 2026. Take a look at the highlights from this Las Vegas photography conference, with studio and outdoor portrait photoshoots, lighting demos, photo walks, and appearances by photography legends, such as Annie Leibovitz.
0:00 - Annie Leibovitz
1:41 - What's on the Agenda
2:01 - Checking Out the Show Floor
3:27 - Sony Creative Space
4:00 - Sunrise Photo Walk Takeaways
5:26 - Gear Cleaning
5:54 - Why We Love the Show Floor
6:21 - Outdoor Portrait Demo
6:59 - More WPPI Fun
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Photography is more than just understanding how composition works or what settings to choose. It is an art, and discovering your style is key to improving as a photographer. Derek is on the streets of NYC to show you how practice, self-reflection, and patience can help you find your point of view as a photographer. The best way to develop your eye as a photographer is to not be afraid of making mistakes!
0:00 - In This Video
0:24 - Capture the Mood
2:02 - Finding Types of Images You Like
3:10 - Your Own Path
4:16 - Is Nailing the Focus
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The Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH. lens is the fastest lens for their M lineup. Join Juan to see how this lens lets your photos speak instead of shout.
0:00 - Why 35mm?
0:19 - Today's Test
0:52 - Minimum Focusing Distance
1:13 - Comparison with Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH.
1:30 - Image Quality
2:15 - Juan's Thoughts
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It's the dead of winter, and you're probably dreaming of photographing birds somewhere warm. But what if we told you that you could take advantage of your local area, be it a park or your own backyard. Matt is in the field to demonstrate how he finds birds, how he chooses his settings, and more.
0:00 - Why Winter Bird Photography?
0:35 - Free Birding Apps
2:50 - Best Lighting for Bird Photos
3:26 - How to Find and Photograph Birds
9:03 - Bird Baths and Habitats
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Get the best photos with your first camera lens, aka a kit lens! As a beginner photographer or video creator, you probably have so many questions. What mistakes should I avoid? What camera settings do I use? What does shallow depth of mean, and is it better than a deeper depth of field? How do I make sure my camera is always focusing on my subject? What kind of in-camera effects can I accomplish? Matt answers these questions in this tips video.
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Photography Tips
6:11 - Video Tips
11:37 - An Important Tip
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Even for the minimalist wedding photographer, investing in these pieces of camera gear can improve your workflow and images. Lotta shares her must-have accessories that will make your job photographing weddings easier.
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - On-Camera Flash & Bouncing Light
1:06 - Off-Camera Flash
1:17 - Camera Straps & Harnesses
1:56 - Camera Bags
2:46 - Filters
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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
