Monthly Archives: June 2016
Nikon Highlights Popular Glass in “Exploring NIKKOR Lenses” Series
Nikon’s new YouTube series – Exploring NIKKOR Lenses – highlights specific lenses in Nikon’s lineup. The two lenses that have been featured so far (70-200mm f/2.8 VR II & 85mm f/1.4) can be seen below. Other lenses to be featured … Continue reading
Japanese Photographer Creates Adorably Hilarious Photos of His Daughter
It’s a known fact that parents love to take (and share) photos of their children. Most people smile politely as the proud parent flips through photo after photo of their kid eating, sleeping, crying, playing, and celebrating the latest birthday; … Continue reading
Outdoor Portrait Lighting with the Joel Grimes
From the FJ Westcott YouTube Channel: Go on location and behind the scenes with Joel Grimes in Phoenix, AZ as he discusses the best setups for lighting outdoor portraits with a beauty dish and strobe. B&H carries the Westcott Rapid Box Beauty … Continue reading
10 Tips for Great Butterfly Photos
Butterflies are wonderful subjects for photographs, but not always the easiest subject to shoot. You don’t have to wing it anymore, and let good shots be a product of chance. Follow these tips and you’ll come home with some great … Continue reading
10 amazing Canon DSLR accessories you’ll wish you owned
10 amazing Canon DSLR accessories Ask an average person on the street what’s in their bag and – at best – it’s likely you’ll receive a peculiar look. But ask a photographer what’s in his or her camera bag and … Continue reading
Cokin Introduces NUANCES Graduated ND Filters
From Cokin: The dark side has never been so attractive. Hampstead, MD — June 14, 2016 — Only a few months after having introduced NUANCES Full ND filters – the best Neutral Density filters available, Cokin is proud to announce NUANCES Graduated … Continue reading
2 Long Exposure Photography Hacks to Try if You Don’t Have an ND Filter
We all love long exposures, well I personally do. They are a great way to create dynamism, movement, and add depth to your images. In this tutorial, I’ll show you two long exposure hacks that can be useful if your … Continue reading
Kickstarter: Galaxy Wants to Bring Back Large Format Dry Plate Photography
Gear It isn’t cheap, but this Kickstarter wants to bring back an age-old process Galaxy’s newest Kickstarter wants to bring back a classic photographic process… Popular Photography
B&H Posts Several Optic 2016 Event Presentations
B&H has uploaded a number of its Optic 2016 event presentations to YouTube. You can find the current list below. B&H Optic 2016 Presentations Wildlife Photography in the Digital Age with Ralph Lee Hopkins (above) Transforming Central Park with Sara Cedar … Continue reading
8 Things to Consider Before You Buy Your Next Lens
Prime lenses are best for creating portraits like this one, taken with the aperture set to f/1.2 to blur the background. Are you thinking of buying a new lens for your camera? Stop, and read this article first. One of … Continue reading
New Gear: Fotodiox LED100WB Studio Lights
Gear Fotodiox’s new LED light delivers equivalent of about 400Ws Fotodiox’s new LED light delivers the equivalent of about 400Ws in a housing that resembles a studio strobe. Popular Photography
How to Avoid the Most Common Photography Mistakes
In this video tutorial, photographer Jeff Cable explains how we can improve our photography in leaps and bounds, just by eliminating these common mistakes: 1. Light and Shadow Many times choosing the wrong spot for taking your images can ruin … Continue reading