Welcome to B&H Night Photography Week! Running August 9-13, 2021 (with bonus sessions on August 23-24) across all of B&H's channels will be loads of new content and events focused on creating amazing night photos! You'll find inspiring presentations on how to master your camera after the sun sets and the stars come out.
Find us on social media at #BHNightPhotoWeek to share the nighttime excitement with your fellow nocturnal shooters!
To get more involved, tune in to the live sessions that the B&H Event Space will be hosting. Each session features awesome photographers looking to share their love of night photography and the gear needed to capture amazing images after dark. Check out the schedule below and make sure to put the dates on your calendar!
Day One:
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Night Sky Time-Lapse
Monday, August 9, 3:00 P.M. ET
Night sky time-lapse photography is awesome! In this lecture, David Marx (@davidmarxphoto) will first explain the fundamentals of night sky time-lapse photography, including how to shoot a sequence of images for time-lapse using any DSLR or advanced mirrorless camera body. Next, you will learn about the simple steps that are required to animate your stack of sequential starscape images using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic and Adobe Photoshop.
Mon, 08/09/2021 - 5:00pm08/09/2021 05:00pm08/09/2021 6:00pmHow to Create a Basic Timelapse Video Clip of the Night SkyTimelapse photography is a fascinating new skill for digital night photographers. Timelapse video clips accelerate the passage of time yet they are built from a simple stack of traditional photographic images.
In this lecture, David Marx will first explain the fundamentals of night sky timelapse photography, including how to shoot a sequence of images for timelapse using any DSLR or advanced mirrorless camera body. Next you will learn about the two steps that are required to animate your stack of sequential starscape images using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic and Adobe Photoshop.
By the end of this lecture, you will have the basic skills that you needed to get started with this exciting new genre of night photography.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87952160743?pwd=YTdNT3lGYVpZZk1jSGx5NFo0OFpJQT09
Passcode: 115047
Watch a livestream of this event LIVE on our Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/bheventspace/ & livestream.com/bheventspace
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/eventDetails.jsp/id/3911https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87952160743?pwd=YTdNT3lGYVpZZk1jSGx5NFo0OFpJQT09B&H Event SpaceAmerica/New_Yorkpublic
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Shooting the Moon
Monday, August 9, 5:00 P.M. ET
Listen and learn about Andrei Duman’s (@dumanphotography) recent personal project at the Mount Wilson Observatory, using the Hubble Telescope, to capture photographs of the moon and stars. Working with their team, Duman attached a medium format camera to both their 60" and 100" telescopes to capture 150MP images of the moon in amazing high-resolution detail.
Mon, 08/09/2021 - 4:00pm08/09/2021 04:00pm08/09/2021 4:00pm"Shooting the Moon" with Andrei Duman and SanDisk Professional (formerly G-Technology)isten and learn about Andrei Duman’s recent personal project at the Mount Wilson Observatory using the Hubble Telescope to capture photographs of the moon and stars. Working with their team, Andrei attached a medium format camera to both their 60” and 100” telescopes to capture 150MP images of the moon in such amazing high resolution detail. He will be discussing what gear he used and how everything was set up and configured. And due to the importance of the project, hear about how he managed all of this data with SanDisk Professional hard drives and SSDs throughout the process to keep the photos safe, secure, and backed up. Additionally, Andrei will be showcasing some of his professional portfolio in automotive and product photography. Product experts from SanDisk Professional will be on hand to answer your product questions, and there will be a raffle for a SanDisk Professional SSD at the end of the event.
Giveaway rules
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/96957472113?pwd=enRDcmExYmlIRXVFNXVKWVpsTDBpZz09
Passcode: 438041
Watch a livestream of this event LIVE on our Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/bheventspace/ & livestream.com/bheventspacehttps://zoom.us/j/96957472113?pwd=enRDcmExYmlIRXVFNXVKWVpsTDBpZz09B&H Event SpaceAmerica/New_Yorkpublic
Day Two:
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Tips for Gaining Comfort and Creativity in Night Photography
Tuesday, August 10, 3:00 P.M. ET
One of the top questions Gabriel Biderman (@ruinism) gets when at National Parks at Night workshops is, “How do you overcome your fear of the night?” He has seen many things go bump in the night and will shine a light and dispel the ghosts that might hold you back. Biderman’s tips will empower you with knowledge to not only make you a better night photographer, but get you excited to push yourself more with creative long exposures.
Tue, 08/10/2021 - 3:00pm08/10/2021 03:00pm08/10/2021 4:00pmAfraid of the Dark? 10 Tips for Gaining Comfort and Creativity with Night PhotographyOne of the top questions we get at National Parks at Night is, “How do you overcome your fear of the night?”
We’ve all been there, each one of us has experienced some sort of anxiety that forces us to the safety of indoors.
The night is dark and full of mysteries. And your camera can’t solve them on its own. How can we conquer the unknown and unravel the many challenges of photographing at night. Do you want to capture the Milky Way in a National Park or tap into the frantic energy of the city?
Gabriel has seen many things go bump in the night and will shine a light and dispel these ghosts that might hold you back.
Gabe’s tips will empower you with knowledge to not only make you a better night photographer but get you excited to push yourself more with creative long exposures.
This online class will have additional Q&A time so that Gabriel can answer your questions and give you more personal suggestions to Seizing the Night!
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/92107177886?pwd=b3NoTDRBbHpvTE9HMEVvVlRDL3J5QT09
Passcode: 914167
Watch a livestream of this event LIVE on our Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/bheventspace/ & livestream.com/bheventspacehttps://zoom.us/j/92107177886?pwd=b3NoTDRBbHpvTE9HMEVvVlRDL3J5QT09B&H Event SpaceAmerica/New_Yorkpublic
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Natural Light Starscapes
Tuesday, August 10, 5:00 P.M. ET
Nightscapes, astronomy, and night photography are an ever-growing interest in the world of image making. In this class, photographer Kevin LeGore (@kl.light) will take an in-depth look at the NiSi Natural Night filters, their benefits and what specs you should pay attention to when looking for specialized night photography filters.
Tue, 08/10/2021 - 5:00pm08/10/2021 05:00pm08/10/2021 6:00pmNatural Night | Sponsored by NiSiNightscapes, astronomy and night photography are an ever growing interest in the world of photography. In this class we'll take an indepth look at the NiSi Natrual Night filters, its benefits and what specs you should look out for when looking for specialized night photography filters.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/99404768499?pwd=SzR3dzJONEpFMnA2NE1mVGwzV2J4UT09
Passcode: 652389
Watch a livestream of this event LIVE on our Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/bheventspace/ & livestream.com/bheventspacehttps://zoom.us/j/99404768499?pwd=SzR3dzJONEpFMnA2NE1mVGwzV2J4UT09B&H Event SpaceAmerica/New_Yorkpublic
Day Three:
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BTS with Astrophotography Equipment
Thursday, August 12, 5:00 P.M. ET
In this presentation, Matt Dieterich of PlaneWave Instruments will take you behind the scenes for a look into the astrophotography equipment the company produces for astrophotographers and astronomers around the world.
Thu, 08/12/2021 - 5:00pm08/12/2021 05:00pm08/12/2021 6:00pmBehind the Scenes with Astrophotography Equipment from PlaneWave InstrumentsIn this presentation, Matt Dieterich of PlaneWave Instruments will take you behind the scenes for a look into the astrophotography equipment they produce for astrophotographers and astronomers around the world.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/99093973271?pwd=aVJmaUViQm1uZGtYTldmMS9lWSsvQT09
Passcode: 678039
Watch a livestream of this event LIVE on our Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/bheventspace/ & livestream.com/bheventspacehttps://zoom.us/j/99093973271?pwd=aVJmaUViQm1uZGtYTldmMS9lWSsvQT09B&H Event SpaceAmerica/New_Yorkpublic
Bonus Day Four:
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Death Valley: Desolation, Splendor, and How to Capture It
Monday, August 23, 5:00 P.M. ET
Travel with Gregory D’Agostino (@gregdag) to Death Valley—one of the most magnificent places on Earth. Known for its extreme heat, this 3,000 square mile National Park is unique by virtue of its contrasting and stunning terrain and variety of robust species. It is a photographer's dream location. D’Agostino will discuss his adventures in Death Valley, including his visits to remote locations, and offer helpful advice on how to prepare to visit and shoot in this desert environment.
Mon, 08/23/2021 - 5:00pm08/23/2021 05:00pm08/23/2021 6:00pmDeath Valley: Desolation, Splendor and How to Capture it All with Gregory D'AgostinoDeath Valley is simply one of the most magnificent places on Earth. It is known for its extreme heat (last August the temperature reached 130 degrees), but it is so much more than a hot desert. This 3,000 square mile National Park is unique by virtue of its contrasting and stunning terrain and variety of robust species, and is a photographer's dream location. Reaching parts of the park are fairly easy, whereas reaching others can be quite challenging. Gregory will share his adventures in Death Valley including his visits to remote locations, and offer helpful advice on how to prepare to visit and shoot in this desert environment.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86551568075?pwd=amQxUXBpd3BGOTBnN051R0VhNktxZz09
Passcode: 409143
Watch a livestream of this event LIVE on our Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/bheventspace/ & livestream.com/bheventspacehttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86551568075?pwd=amQxUXBpd3BGOTBnN051R0VhNktxZz09B&H Event SpaceAmerica/New_Yorkpublic
Bonus Day Five:
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Death Valley: How to Lightpaint
Tuesday, August 24, 4:00 P.M. ET
Nikon Ambassador Dave Black (@daveblackphoto) will be teaching and demonstrating the artistic lighting technique of lightpainting, which combines long exposure times with illumination from mobile light sources to create unique photographic images. This highly creative technique is applicable to every photographic genre and is the gateway to more styles of creative lighting. Black will teach you the step-by-step method and how you can achieve it from the comfort of your own home, and he will create several examples live during the session.
Tue, 08/24/2021 - 4:00pm08/24/2021 04:00pm08/24/2021 6:00pmHow to LIGHTPAINT, with Dave Black and SanDiskNikon Ambassador, Dave Black, will be teaching and demonstrating the artistic lighting technique of Lightpainting, which combines long exposure times with illumination from mobile light sources to create unique photography. This highly creative technique is applicable for every photographic genre and is the gateway to more styles of Creative Lighting. Dave will teach you the step-by-step method and how you can do it from the comfort of your own home, and he will create several examples live during the session. There will be a raffle at the end for a SanDisk SSD, as well as product experts on hand to answer all of your storage/gear questions.
Giveaway rules
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/93821587782?pwd=aVd5N3BEcjdMeGtNdlYvZzFuOFRLdz09
Passcode: 437179
Watch a livestream of this event LIVE on our Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/bheventspace/ & livestream.com/bheventspacehttps://zoom.us/j/93821587782?pwd=aVd5N3BEcjdMeGtNdlYvZzFuOFRLdz09B&H Event SpaceAmerica/New_Yorkpublic
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