How to Create Optimized Color-to-B&W Conversions in Photoshop
There's an adage among artists that goes, "If you can't make it good, make it big. And if you can't make it big, make it red." There's an awful lot of truth behind that statement, which I won't get...
View ArticlePandemic Portraits: An Intimate Look at the Age of Social Distancing
Matthew Ludak’s drive to find creativity during the Coronavirus outbreak led to these beautifully and respectfully captured portraits. In this photography talk, he dives into his thought process, his...
View ArticleHow to Run a Successful Wedding Photography Business
Looking to get into the wedding photography business, but don’t know how to get started? Professional wedding photographer Kiamarie Stone breaks down the ins and outs of the business side of wedding...
View ArticleOlympus Announces the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Camera and the Compact 100-400mm Lens
Olympus has announced its latest OM-D series mirrorless camera, the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV, which becomes the fourth iteration of this compact Micro Four Thirds camera since the series debuted in 2014. The...
View ArticleSigma Reimagines 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Mirrorless
Sigma has announced a smaller, lighter 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for full-frame L-mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Over the years, Sigma’s Art-series lenses have gained a reputation for both...
View ArticleFlat-Field Lenses and Why They Matter When Shooting Close-Ups
If you ask the average photographer what the difference between a macro lens and a “regular” lens is, they will tell you macro lenses enable you to get closer to your subject than regular, or...
View ArticleLowel’s New C-Stand Lineup Gives You a Good Grip on Photo and Media Shoots
Like a kid in a candy store, it’s time to hustle up to the front of the counter and try Lowel’s new lineup of C-stands and grip accessories—a veritable erector set for photographers and...
View ArticleHasselblad’s 907X 50C Mirrorless Medium Format Camera Is Now Available
If you missed your chance to grab Hasselblad’s limited edition 907X Special Edition last year, never fear! Hasselblad has just released the 907X 50C Mirrorless Digital Camera, one of the most compact...
View ArticlePodcast: New Camera and Lens Announcements—Summer 2020
On this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we welcome Kevin Rickert, who is a camera and lighting Senior Sales Trainer for B&H. Rickert teaches and updates the Pro Photo staff on...
View ArticleBest Cameras for the Beach
Ahhhhhhhh, the hot summer sun, cool waves along the shore, sand between your toes—what’s not to love about the beach? If you are a camera, all of the above. Extreme heat, corrosive saltwater, and tiny...
View ArticleManfrotto Announces Befree 3-Way Live Advanced Tripod
In recognition of World Photography Day 2020, Manfrotto has introduced the Befree 3-Way Live Advanced Tripod. Manfrotto’s latest addition to its flagship tripod line is being billed as the world’s...
View ArticleHands-On Review: Genaray Trailblazer T40-D Daylight LED Light
The first thing I noticed when unboxing the Trailblazer T40D Daylight LED Light was how compact Genaray’s newest light is. Slightly larger than a travel mug and weighing just over a pound, it is about...
View ArticleNomatic McKinnon Series: Travel Bags and Accessories with Uncompromising Style
Designed in partnership with photographer Peter McKinnon, Nomatic’s McKinnon line of bags and accessories are built around a sleek minimalist aesthetic that allows you to carry just one bag for your...
View ArticleVenus Optics Goes 2:1 with Laowa 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Micro Four Thirds
The Venus Optics Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens paves the way for Micro Four Thirds photographers looking to get closer to their subjects than ever before. As the first lens to offer 2:1...
View ArticlePodcast: All in the Family, with Julie Blackmon, and a New Normal for Photo...
We present a fun and insightful conversation on this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, perhaps due to the Midwestern charm of photographer Julie Blackmon and the enjoyable discussion...
View ArticleWomen in Photography: Starting a Photography Business as a Woman
Professional photographer Mélissa Baptiste gives the RAW truth (and not the JPG version) of starting a business as a woman in photography. She offers advice on balancing entrepreneurship with...
View ArticleFocus Stacking for Product Photography: From Photo Shoot to Photoshop
What is focus stacking, and how does it work? In this product photography tutorial, Jake and Bobby show you how taking and processing multiple images at different focus distances can produce a greater...
View ArticleHow to Mask in Photoshop 2020: Select and Mask Tutorial
In this Photoshop tutorial for beginners, we show you how to use various tools to select and mask a particular subject. Stick around until the end, in which we demonstrate how to remove a background...
View ArticleTravel Photography: Photographing All 50 States
Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale takes you on a landscape photography adventure around the USA. While he recounts his different road trips, he shares his favorite camera bag, the photography gear it...
View ArticleHow to Create a Photography Portfolio that Reflects Your Voice
Travel, food, and lifestyle photographer Natasha Lee takes you through her creative process, showing you how to find your aesthetic, how to create a moodboard, and how to edit photos in Lightroom and...
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