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100 megapixels. Harsh desert sunlight. One incredible location. Juan heads to the salt flats with the Hasselblad X2D II 100C to see what this flagship medium format camera can really do for portrait photography. From preserving detail in challenging highlights and shadows to capturing skin texture, color, and the signature medium format look, we put the X2D II through a demanding real-world shoot.
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Join Sony Ambassador Autumn Schrock as she explores Namibia's stunning night skies and shares her approach to astrophotography in one of the darkest places on Earth. In this episode, Autumn scouts compositions in the iconic Quiver Tree Forest, demonstrates how she plans Milky Way images using PhotoPills, and explains the camera settings she uses to capture sharp stars and detailed foregrounds. Along the way, she discusses composition, focusing techniques, exposure settings, and the gear she relies on to photograph the night sky. Whether you're
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Sports photographer, filmmaker, and Sony Artisan Jean Fruth shares her journey from portrait photography to covering some of the biggest moments in sports. In this conversation, Jean discusses her work documenting women's hockey, photographing the Olympics, and building a long-term storytelling project focused on visibility for female athletes. From planning Olympic coverage and choosing the right gear to capturing both victory and heartbreak, Jean explains how sports photography goes far beyond action shots. She also reflects on the growth of
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As we saw in the previous episode, planning a huge photography trip like Namibia takes a lot of time. But even with all that preparation, nature will still throw you a curveball. Join Nate Luebbe as he captures red sand dunes, quiver trees, rock arches, and more, adapting his photo composition even when nature doesn't cooperate with his plans. Sometimes, those curveballs will give you an opportunity to create an even more incredible photo.
0:00 - We're proud of you, Nate
0:28 - What We'll See
1:12 - Nate's Gear Selection
2:02 - Photographing
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Understanding color theory can transform your landscapes from good to great. There's a delicate balance between tastefully saturating colors and overdoing it completely. Even if you can't control the weather, learning how color theory changes your photo's mood will ensure that you always capture beautiful photos of the fall colors.
0:00 - Why Color Theory Matters
0:40 - What are Complementary Colors?
1:17 - Bogs, Fog, Foliage, and Cows
3:16 - How Weather Affects Color & Mood
5:11 - Blue Hour vs Golden Hour
7:14 - What are Analogous Colors
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Namibia offers a wide range of subjects to photograph: wildlife, landscapes, and the night sky. However, before you make the trip, there is a lot to take into consideration when planning. Knowing which season is best to go, how to stay safe among wildlife, and what to pack will allow you to create the best photos you can. Autumn and Nate share their complete guide on prepping for a Namibia photography trip, from camera gear to weather forecasting apps and more.
0:00 - Where Are We?
1:06 - Nate Stealing Autumn's Lens
1:52 - Namibia's Dry
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In a busy world, nature photography lets you slow down, catch a breath, and ground yourself in the present. Being in a location like Namibia allows you to reconnect to the ecosystem we are all a part of. Autumn Schrock and Nate Luebbe share their reasons for photographing landscapes, wildlife, and the night sky.
00:00 - Into the Wild
01:26 - Photography as Therapy
01:57 - Slowing Down & Staying Present
03:27 - Art With a Purpose
04:04 - Finding Wildlife Photography
04:37 - Reconnecting With and Conserving Nature
06:11 - Next Episode:
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Nate Luebbe and Autumn are back for a new series that's bigger, better, and further from home: Namibia Perspectives. Namibia has been a bucket-list nature photography trip for both. Journey with them to this incredible location for all things landscape, wildlife, and astrophotography. You'll learn their techniques, such as settings, composition, and editing.
0:00 - Welcome to Namibia
0:24 - From Shutter to Final Image
1:58 - A Photography Bucket List Destination
2:29 - Astrophotography with Autumn
2:58 - Nature Photography with Nate
3:57 -
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A photo of the Milky Way can be breathtaking on its own, but you can make it more stunning by adding a foreground element to your photo. Sam travels to the American Southwest to share how you can include the landscape in your astrophotography. Explore the Four Corners as she teaches you how to location scout, compose your photos, and more.
It's World Space Week. World Space Week (WSW) is the largest annual space event on Earth, celebrated globally from October 4 to October 10 every year to honor the contributions of space science and
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Photographing an osprey diving for a fish is one of the most exciting challenges in bird photography. In this video, Matt heads into the field to share his approach to finding and photographing ospreys, from choosing the right position and camera settings to tracking a fast-moving bird through a dive.
00:00 - How to Photograph Osprey
00:44 - Where to Find Osprey
01:14 - Photographing Osprey Responsibly
02:09 - Positioning Yourself for the Shot
03:05 - -Capturing an Osprey Catching a Fish
04:00 - Best Camera Settings for Osprey
05:03 - How to
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Ever wonder what waveform, false color, zebras, or focus peaking actually do? In this video, Sidney breaks down the camera monitoring and assist tools that can help you get more accurate exposure, nail focus, and properly frame your shots while filming.
00:00 - What Are Camera Monitoring Tools?
00:16 - Understanding IRE 00:39 Histogram
01:17 - Waveform
02:26 - Zebra Patterns
03:14 - False Color
03:46 - Focus Magnification
04:09 - Focus Peaking
04:42 - Frame Guides & Aspect Ratios
05:12 - Final Thoughts
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Mike Foley teaches basic elements of retouching in Lightroom Classic. After watching, you'll have a new editing workflow that can be used for any type of photography.
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Importing photos
3:40 - Lightroom library & develop
6:16 - Editing tools
8:00 - Exposure
15:40 - Contrast
21:25 - Make it look like it hasn't been retouched
25:43 - Editing the background
28:11 - Adding vignette
32:24 - Skin
41:11 - Adding grain
49:37 - Copying and pasting edits on another photo
54:49 - Editing for black & white photo
1:13:10 - Export
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Can content creators, music producers, and photographers learn from each other? Sony Kando proves that they can. Matt talks to his fellow creators about the importance of having a community.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Ivey Kennedy, Kyle Meshna, & Anthony Gugliotta
2:12 - Sunrise & Early Morning Photoshoot
3:07 - Drue Schnelle
3:42 - Nancy Borowick & Golden Retrievers
5:36 - Sidney Diongzon & What's In The Box?
6:05 - Megan Brief
7:04 - Jared Vandermeer
7:28 - Dimitry Mak & Anthony Gugliotta
8:03 - Works in Progress
8:26 - Matt's
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When you're getting started in portrait photography, it can be tempting to buy the most expensive gear in order to improve your photos. But what if we told you that all you need is one 100W light? Enter Westcott's FJ100 100Ws Off-Camera Strobe and FJ100 M 100Ws Speedlight. Join Juan as he uses these lights on their own and together.
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - One Strobe Light Setup
3:23 - One Speedlight Setup
4:11 - Minimal Headshot Setup
5:55 - What's the Verdict?
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Austin Bell shoots basketball courts—thousands of them—mostly from above. Using a drone and a flat-lay approach, he’s documented more than 6,500 courts across 28 countries, including every single example to be found across Hong Kong’s variegated landscape. In 2024, Bell’s self-described “nonchalant obsession” became Shooting Hoops, an exhibition and monograph that maps the city through color, geometry, and concrete.
Above Photograph © Austin Bell
In today’s show—our first full video release in our in-house studio—Austin describes the complex
