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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
There are many ingredients that make up a good photographic portrait, from foreground to background, setting, pose, expression, color, lighting, and so on. That said, one element that can be as important to the result as the portrait sitter is the lens used to capture the portrait and help create
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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
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
For a generally creative outlet, photography has a lot of rules. Many of these so-called “rules” are simply techniques that can be implemented as needed. They are meant to help you create visually engaging images, and there are none so practical as the rule of thirds and golden ratio.
One of the oldest rules in art is the golden ratio, also known as the golden spiral. This ratio is an irrational number that is approximately equal to 1.618, better known as phi.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
FUJIFILM's beloved instant photography format instax recently surpassed 100 million cameras and printers sold, all while eyeing its 30th anniversary. In spite of brand recognition that still lags behind Polaroid, instax has both the people's vote and the lion's share of sales, expanding that popularity into a full-on ecosystem of films and formats, analog and hybrid cameras, smartphone printers and digital capture devices, and, coming soon, commercial photobooths and other event-oriented products.
by Zack Young · Posted
Virtual production is a fast-growing space with ever-evolving tools, but one mainstay for media servers, playback, and compositing is Assimilate’s Live FX Studio. Available with a perpetual, yearly, or three month license, this powerful piece of software can help you pull off advanced image-based lighting (IBL), as well as keying, masking, metadata creation, and more. I talked to
by Luke Rollins · Posted
FUJIFILM is announcing their first instax SQUARE camera in three years: the new instax SQUARE 2 Instant Film Camera, the follow-up to 2020’s SQ1. Serving the well-loved but oft-neglected 2.4 x 2.4” format, the SQUARE 2 returns FUJIFILM to the 1:1 fray with new imaging options and new colorways.
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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 -
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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Photographers of all types will walk away with a repeatable formula built on a foundation of storytelling and composition, resulting in successful matchday shoots. Plus, New York City FC club photographer Tommie Battle joins Joe and shares his experiences photographing soccer's biggest game.
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Gear that matters
2:37 - What your camera needs for you to succeed
6:28 - Joe's process
12:09 - Photographing all levels of sport
13:40 - Bad lighting tests your ability
17:20 - Love when it rains
19:45 - Composition
26:17 - Details
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Taking photos has never been easier, whether you're using a smartphone, point-and-shoot, or mirrorless camera. It's a fact that no matter where we go, we almost always have some form of camera on hand, and while the opportunity for image making has changed, what hasn't changed is what makes a photo good.
The simple answer is photography composition, or the arrangement of elements in your frame. This concept can be confusing as all art subjective. That said, think of movies and music and how certain combinations of sounds and storytelling
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
If renowned landscape photographer Ansel Adams were alive today, he would surely be astounded at the variety of cameras available. When compared to his hulking 8x10 view camera, today’s cameras look like child’s play. He would also be flabbergasted at the image quality these little devices produce.
This year, we have a bottomless well of cameras
by Luke Rollins · Posted
At its most basic, tethered shooting involves connecting your camera, wired or wirelessly, to your computer as you shoot. You’ve likely seen it in some behind-the-scenes video for a professional studio shoot, or you just have a friend who swears it’s the best thing since sliced bread. Tethering is a shooting technique that can benefit many a photographer’s workflow significantly, though upon first hearing of it, the idea of tethering can be something that first requires a bit of education. Hopefully, this introduction will help get you started
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When we head out into the great outdoors, there’s nothing more we need than our camera and lens. So long as you have a charged battery and an empty memory card, there’s little more you could ever need—that is, until that battery dies, it starts to rain, or a bird poops on your lens. How do we prepare for these inevitable conundrums? We bring the pertinent accessories, that’s how.
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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 Luke Rollins · Posted
Canon has announced the second generation of its entry-level full frame mirrorless camera, the R8 Mark II. Having spent some time with the camera, we can speak to some of its most apt use cases: portraits, landscapes, street photography, and video.
Canon R8 Mark II