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For those who believe the world of elite fashion photography is not within reach—we’ve got a story for you! In this week’s podcast, we explore the career trajectory and core values fueling the rise of fashion & beauty specialist Enrique Vega.
Above Photograph © Enrique Vega
Hailing from a small town in Mexico, Enrique built essential skills by assisting a local wedding and event photographer, then set his sights on New York City. After knocking on the door of his sole professional contact, he worked his way from unpaid intern to first
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
As a podcaster, life becomes a lot easier when you have the right equipment. If you’re currently stuck with a simple audio interface or portable recorder, you’ll probably benefit from upgrading your setup to a multitasking mixer that can serve every function you may need as your podcast grows and your creative ideas expand. Since content creation has become such a big thing, it’s challenging to sort through all the available products to find which
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The time-honored saying “A picture is worth a thousand words” can quickly lose meaning in the intricate tangle of a photographer’s lifetime archive. That is unless you take a disciplined approach to organizing your photographs from the start. This essential message is woven throughout this week’s podcast with the esteemed photojournalist and filmmaker Ed Kashi.
Above Photograph © Ed Kashi
“You need to look at your archive from early on, even before you think you have any critical mass of material,” Ed instructs. “This is your memory, this
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In session 2, photographer Aaron Anderson explores how lighting, color, composition, and contrast shape emotion and guide the viewer's eye. Learn how to light with intention, build a cinematic mood, and adapt on set while staying true to the original concept.
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Setting up your camera for high sync
6:04 - Tethering
8:08 - What is cinematic lighting?
10:33 - Balance between ambient & strobe
12:50 - Gels
17:05 - Haze & fog
20:02 - Feathering
36:40 - Lighting with flare
48:00 - Using two lights to make it look like one
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Adobe is excited to announce their latest addition to its Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements platforms, giving causal creatives a solid foundation to explore their inner artist, designer, photographer, or editor. Powered by AI and designed for simplicity, Elements takes two creative suites and streamlines various commands into something more palpable for all sorts of users. Creatives can clean up distractions, sharpen various details, trim, resize, add music, effects, and so
by Richard Stevens · Posted
The compact amplifier landscape has grown over the past few years with some notable heavyweights throwing their hats into the ring. While digital amplification is far from a new concept, the evolution of wireless technologies and the expansion of high-quality audio sources has helped models like Denon’s Home Amp stand out in a crowded field due to the brand’s rich audio heritage. As far as compact
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Godox is no stranger to versatile, close-up photography lighting solutions, and we have another one to share. Introducing the GODOX MA2 Flexible Macro Twin Light, a hot shoe macro light with flexible arms, coaxial modeling light and flash fill, adjustable color temperature, and quick USB-C charging. What more could a macro photographer need?
by Luke Rollins · Posted
At first glance, studio photography and the compact camera may seem strange bedfellows. The type of work associated with the studio—still life, product photography, portraiture, macro photography—usually wants cameras with larger sensors and interchangeable lenses, especially in professional applications. Compact, point-and-shoot cameras, for their part, have their natural home in everyday, travel, nightlife, and street applications, where their discretion and size become virtues.
It might seem almost cruel to introduce the compact to the
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Portrait photographer Susan Magnano explores how to take control of light in any environment using portable LED lights. Using Nanlite LEDs, you can transform ordinary scenes into compelling images in real time.
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Benefits of continuous light
4:23 - Studio constraints
5:14 - Workflow
7:15 - Exposure
8:35 - Science of additive color
11:02 - Lighting gobos & split lighting
12:14 - Shutter drag
12:44 - Lights & tools being used
13:35 - Lighting setup & settings / Using gobos
32:49 - Creative traditional headshots
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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
At one point or another, you’re bound to hear someone say that you need to shoot in a RAW file format. There are advantages to this decision, from additional detail to better control over the look of our final image. But what exactly is a RAW file and what does it do for our photographs? In this guide, we aim to give you a better understanding of the RAW file and how to use it to our advantage.
What Is a RAW File?
RAW files, sometimes referred to as digital negatives, are the raw data recorded by your camera’s imaging sensor. This data is
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Blending a high-resolution video display with live action, real-time computer graphics, camera tracking, and game engine software to create immersive environments, virtual production is rapidly transforming the face of video production. To streamline your VP or XR (extended reality) stage setup, consider getting a jump start with the help of a turnkey VP package.
LED Nation P1.86mm GOB Video Wall Turnkey Kit for
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Join Patrick McKay, CEO of 360 Chicago Tours and ambassador for Antigravity and Insta360, for an exploration of how 360 cameras and drones are changing the creative process.
0:00 - Intro
2:21 - Never miss the shot
3:08 - Capture first, reframe later
9:34 - Antigravity flight simulator
11:10 - Flight modes and settings
15:33 - Editing
20:00 - One flight for all content
22:00 - Antigravity app demo
30:02 - Q&A
Sponsored by
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Over the last ten years, usage of enterprise drones has increased dramatically, transforming from a nascent, somewhat experimental technology into a mission-critical tool for hundreds of industries and commercial applications—everything from infrastructure inspections and public safety missions to mapping, agriculture, and construction monitoring.
by Steven Esposito · Posted
If you're looking to fully immerse yourself in your favorite games, having a great headset is key. There is nothing like hearing the revving of your car’s engine as you put the pedal to the metal or the pattering sounds of footsteps of another player trying to get the jump on you. But not every headset is meant for every person, and everyone has a different level of what they like and dislike. So today we'll highlight some of the best gaming headsets for all sorts of occasions. Whether you are looking for something budget friendly or the best
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Bird-watching, known colloquially as birding, has quickly become one of the most popular past times for nature enthusiasts of all ages. In this fast-paced digital world we find ourselves in, getting outside and winding down to the sounds and sights of birds is quite therapeutic.
Every hobby has its fair share of essential gear,
