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Exploring the World of Infrared Flash Photography
We photographers arealways searching for that new camera, lens, accessory, project, or technique that will take our photography someplace special. Most of us have ideas incubating in the backs of our...
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Podcast: Multicultural and Destination Wedding Photography
A simple twist of fate (OK, I clicked a link) introduced me to the wedding photography of Jide Alakija and I immediately knew he should be a guest on the podcast. His work falls into the category of...
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Profoto Reveals Upgraded B1X 500 AirTTL Monolight
Profoto has been running full speed these past few years with the expansion of its AirTTL system with new monolights, brand new lighting systems, and lightning-fast power packs. So, it is only fitting...
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Macro Imaging with Panasonic and Olympus Micro Four Thirds Cameras
Question: Is there a “best” format for shooting macro close-ups? If you tell me “full-frame,” I won’t argue with you. I’ve taken many fine macro close-ups with 4 x 5" studio cameras, medium-format...
View ArticleThe Creative Muse with Eileen Rafferty
In this B&H Event Space video, Eileen Rafferty discusses the significance of the creative muse, and its importance to the artmaking process. After a brief overview of the creative muse in ancient...
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Fotodiox Pro FACTOR Studio LED Lights Diffuse for You
Embrace truly soft LED lighting that doesn’t require any additional diffusion with Fotodiox’s line of Pro FACTOR LED Studio Lights. By setting the LEDs farther back into the fixture and away from the...
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Explore the Planet Everywhere with the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-5
The Olympus Stylus Tough TG-5 has arrived and it is very, very good! The good news is that if you never picked up the very good Stylus Tough TG-4, you can now grab this feature-packed, rugged Tough...
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3 Quick Tips for Shooting Close-ups with Extreme Wide-Angle Lenses
Close-ups taken with wider-angle lenses also expose subtle detail, but by framing your subject in its surroundings, you also create a narrative to go along with the visual detail. “Normal” macro...
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Anita Kram Explores the Magic of Nature with Lensbaby Lenses
Anita Kram has an eye for detail. This is hardly surprising, given her work as a scientist in the fields of cell biology and microscopy, yet it is a trait that serves her equally well as an avid...
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Sony Goes Wide with FE 16-35mm f/2.8 and 12-24mm f/4 Lenses
After tackling the normal-to-telephoto arena for most of its recent lens releases, Sony is going wide with today’s announcement of the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM and FE 12-24mm f/4 G for full-frame E-mount...
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In the Field with the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF lens
According to Tokina, “FíRIN” is a variation of an old Irish word Fírinne, which means “truth,” “what is real,”or “being true to someone or something.”Unlike the consumer-targeted offerings previously...
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Introducing the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens
A long-reaching zoom within a compact form factor, the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary spans a telephoto to super telephoto range while remaining easily hand-holdable. Its optical design...
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Trigger Distant Flashes with the Metz WT-1 Wireless System
Get long-range and reliable wireless triggering of your flashes, including full TTL support and high-speed sync, with the just released WT-1 Wireless System from Metz. With versions available for...
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Gearcast: Macro Photography and a Chat with Marc Silber
It has been “Macro Week” at B&H Explora, and this week’s episode will put a nice bow on all the articles and photos we have published on the subject, with an overview of what type of macro...
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Ricoh Toughens Up with the WG-50 Camera
Just in time for summer, Ricoh has upgraded its tough camera to the WG-50, which is now waterproof to 46' and shockproof from 5.25' while remaining freezeproof to 14°F and crushproof to 220 lbf. This...
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Dracast Brings Out the Super Soft Silkray Series LED Panels
Start your lighting journey right with flattering soft light from the recently released Silkray series of LED lights from Dracast. Available in various shapes and sizes, these thin, lightweight panels...
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Photographers are Abuzz Over Manfrotto’s New Bumblebee Bags and Backpacks
Sleek, stylish, lightweight, and refined are but a few of the words photographers are using to describe the new Pro Light Bumblebee Camera Backpacks and Bags from Manfrotto. Constructed from...
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Podcast: Black and White and Blue—Underwater Fine Art Photography
Today we welcome two photographers from two distant parts of the globe, but both share a sense of a serene underwater world that they envision mostly in black-and-white. Perhaps, surprisingly, Hengki...
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Recommended Lenses for Shooting the Solar Eclipse on Any Budget
What is the best lens focal length for photographing the total solar eclipse? Well, there really isn’t a correct answer to that question. There are many factors involved, so let’s outline some options...
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Art Wolfe’s Intimate Landscapes
Art Wolfe is one of the world’s best-known nature and wildlife photographers. Yet, while his images are published in more than 80 books and featured in a globally syndicated television show, Wolfe has...
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