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Everyone knows that a cat has nine lives. But this famous proverb has a second part: “…For three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three he stays." It’s a fitting story arc for this week’s podcast with Dan Rimada and Gulce Kilkis of Bodega Cats of New York, whose local passion project has grown into something that stays: an archive, a photo book, and a push for legislation.
Above Photograph © Gulce Kilkis
Dan and Gulce’s chat with Derek tracks the Bodega Cats initiative from its start on Instagram through its growth into a
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When it comes to getting the perfect gift for a special kid in your life, there’s little room for error. Sure, kids can find joy in all sorts of things, but you don’t want to be remembered as the guy who got them socks last holiday.
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ve put together a list of some of the most popular kid-friendly gift ideas, from cameras to other fun and exciting gadgets.
Kid-Friendly Digital Cameras
One of the most kid friendly cameras at B&H is
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
IN THIS ARTICLE
1. Outdoor Essentials2. Power Solutions3. Binoculars4. Bags and Backpacks
Exploring the outdoors is truly what life is all about, and odds are there's an outdoor enthusiast in your life. You'd think knowing their hobby is enough intel to aid you in finding the perfect gift but turns out that there's a lot of gear in the arsenal of the average outdoorsman. Fear not, for we have put together this carefully
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Portrait photographer and Sony Artisan Chris Orwig comes to the B&H Event Space in person to discuss the art of authentic portraiture. Chris explores why the most meaningful portraits begin not with technical perfection, but with curiosity, presence, and genuine human connection.
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Authentic human connection still matters
5:15 - Using natural light
6:45 - Connecting with strangers
12:43 - Portraits being a unique paradox
18:05 - Art stopping time
18:46 - Audience interest
23:22 - Transcend what your photographing
26:06 -
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Arturia is giving the well-known MiniFreak synthesizer a big brother the newly announced Arturia MiniFreak 49. The new synth adds features like a full-sized semi-weighted keybed with mono aftertouch, FM modulation and analog filter cutoff, voice panning, and an XYZ touch matrix for modulation, browsing, and sound control using live color-coded visual feedback.
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Back-to-school season is upon us once again and artists everywhere are always looking for the best drawing device that balances price and performance. This is where Wacom steps in with a variety of drawing tablets that come in so many different flavors. From the classic and reliable Intuos tablet to the incredibly versatile Movink, Wacom has something for everyone.
Whether you are a student or a teacher, it is important to gauge exactly what it is that you are using each of these devices for. Students of varying degrees may need to consult
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Portraits are often a product of connections and compassion. During this workshop, portrait photographer Mike Foley explores the importance of human connection and empathy as major components in a photoshoot.
0:00 - Intro
1:57 - Cultivating trust
9:00 - Quality over volume
27:35 - Collaborating on set
41:37 - Fine art polish
53:27 - Spending the time to refine the retouch
59:33 - The best advice Mike ever gotten
1:02:42 - Closing
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Juliet Rofé works around the clock as an entrepreneur, content creator, and artist manager. Deanna hears from Juliet, also known as Girl Who Eats Art, about how the undiscovered artistic talent of a mechanical engineer has led to her consistent viral success. Juliet tells the tale of how becoming a social media manager at the age of 16 sparked into her first YouTube short, which gained 70 million views overnight.
Guest Bio
Juliet Rofé is an entrepreneur and content creator specializing in contemporary art and digital strategy. She manages
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For Gabriela, photography is about more than capturing a polished final image. It’s about becoming part of a place, building trust with the people around her, and recognizing the everyday moments that quietly connect our lives. In this week’s podcast, she discusses moving from commercial photography into street portraiture, learning to approach people with confidence and respect, and allowing time and genuine connection to shape her work.
Above Photograph © Gabriela Gabrielaa
Highlights from Gabriela’s candid conversation include her
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
There’s an old adage that gear doesn’t make the picture, it’s the photographer. This is partly true. A super-telephoto prime with a fast aperture will make quick work of busy backgrounds, and the faster focusing systems of high-end full-frame cameras will more easily track a bird’s eye in some of the most challenging lighting conditions. But there’s another factor to consider. At the heart of the image is a creative eye and technical proficiency. High-end camera gear only serves a purpose once you know what you’re doing.
In this guide, we’re
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Content creation has exploded into a multi-billion-dollar industry with no signs of slowing down. While it’s true that anyone with a smartphone can become a content creator, the shift toward polished productions might have you browsing some more professional gadgets. Luckily, affordable, easy-to-use gear is widely available for every kind of content creator. Let’s explore some options you might consider snagging for your new hobby or upcoming project.
Best vlogging cameras for content creators
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There’s something magical going on behind the scenes at teenage engineering. Gabe is our resident TE enthusiast, but there’s still so much to learn about how they make their products. Gabe headed to Stockholm, Sweden, to tour the teenage engineering headquarters and sits down with co-founder David Eriksson and longtime team member Tobias von Hofsten to explore the ethos behind their process, from ideation to experimentation to production.
0:00 - From Teenage Engineering Skeptic to Believer
1:15 - Inside Teenage Engineering
2:39 - Teenage
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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
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Mass storage, the only solution that can save us from that overflowing drawer of thumb drives and the spare 3.5” HDDs we swore we'd transfer over last year. Compared to other, less-capacious drives, mass storage is an entirely different beast all together. And while it may seem complex at first, fear not, for today we are going to guide you through the various ins and outs of mass storage.
Types of Mass Storage Units
The computer world loves acronyms! HDD, SSD, NAS—these terms all mean something important, and they are applicable to the topic
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Stephen Wilkes is an undisputed master at telling stories with images. In this week’s podcast, he pinpoints the exact moment he was given free rein to dream up an epic photo project for a major exhibition that would come to redefine photographic printing technology.
Above Photograph © Stephen Wilkes
In the year 2000, he was commissioned to capture the beauty and complexity of America at the turn of the Millennium on large format film, then transform his highly detailed film captures into immersive fine art prints using Epson’s