New Lastolite SkyLite Rapid Kits
Lastolite has expanded its SkyLite Rapid line to include a trio of new kit sizes of its light-modifier panels. Now in kit form are the square 6.6 x 6.6', rectangular 3.6 x 6.6', and square 3.6 x 3.6'....
View ArticlePodcast: Art Streiber—The Answer is Yes
From massive ensemble photographs to celebrity portraiture, advertising high-rollers, and about every movie and television poster you’ve ever seen, Art Streiber anchors the spot where Hollywood and the...
View ArticleLeica Gets Flashier with the SF 60 Flash and SF C1 Remote
Lightweight. Compact. Powerful. Advanced. Beautifully shaped. And… a Red Dot. Leica has officially announced a new flash system—the Leica SF 60 flash unit and the Leica SF C1 wireless remote—for...
View ArticleUp Close with the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Lens
The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Lens is an impressive addition to a line of lenses already synonymous with extremely sharp image rendering. The new offering serves as a much anticipated...
View ArticleSony Extends to 200mm with Revamped RX100 VI
Sony has seriously done it again, with today's announcement of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI, now with an incredible 24-200mm equivalent optical zoom lens and practically the same form factor as every...
View ArticleAgreeable Strangers: Approaching and Photographing People on the Street
In this B&H Online video, New York City-based photographer Charles Chessler shares images from his ongoing project, "Agreeable Strangers," and talks about his approach to asking complete strangers...
View ArticleHanging with the Best: Photo Framing Tips from Six Professionals
First impressions matter as much in the art world as they do in everyday life. Presentation goes a long way in establishing how a photograph will be received by its audience. Artists, curators, and...
View ArticleOptic 2018: Myth, Magic, and Mojo, with Keith Carter
There’s a lot to talk about when it comes to myth, magic, and mojo, so check out this presentation by photographer Keith Carter, at B&H Optic 2018, to get a rundown on how these subjects apply to...
View ArticleOptic 2018: Photographing Cuba, with Vincent Versace
Learn about Vincent Versace’s journey photographing Cuba during his talk at B&H Optic 2018. Versace describes the immense power that photos have in bringing back memories and transporting us to a...
View ArticleOptic 2018: Seeing Color and Enhancing Creativity, with Seth Resnick
Photographer Seth Resnick joined us at B&H’s Optic 2018, to share his thoughts on how to assess color, develop a more creative mindset, and how to create better images. Resnick walks us through his...
View ArticleThe Beloved Canon 70-200mm Lenses Just Got Better
Among the most popular lenses in Canon's DSLR arsenal is the venerable 70-200mm. I believe this is because it offers a range that just makes sense for most people and, after decades of development, it...
View ArticleOptic 2018: iPhone Photography, with Rich Reid
Photographer Rich Reid joins us at B&H’s Optic 2108 to talk about how the modern smartphone, with the latest iPhone being a major focus, has completely changed the landscape of digital photography....
View ArticlePodcast: Wildfire Photography, with Mark Thiessen and Wine Country Camera
Hosted by B&H Photo, the 2018 OPTIC Conference for Outdoor and Travel Photography was a wonderful opportunity to speak with a diverse group of great photographers, and we did just that. We sat down...
View ArticleOptic 2018: A Portrait Photographer’s Guide to Street and Travel Photography,...
Portrait photographer Brian Smith spoke at B&H’s Optic 2018 and talked about how to be an effective street and travel photographer. Smith pulls from his experience shooting portraits to emphasize...
View ArticleOptic 2018 | Decisive Moments with Fujifilm with Xyza Cruz Bacani
Street photographer Xyza Cruz Bacani joins us at B&H’s Optic 2018 to talk about her international travels and how she creates beautiful work while abroad. Bacani goes in depth about her artistic...
View ArticleVenus Optics New 9mm f/2.8 Ultra-Wide and 25mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lenses
Venus Optics continues to intrigue and impress with the release of two new lenses that rank high on the uniqueness scale. The Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens is an ultra-wide option for APS-C-format...
View ArticleStefen Chow Takes Fatherhood on the Road
Stefen Chow's attraction to adventure started early, before he could even remember it. At the tender age of two, he moved from his native Malaysia to live in Singapore with his mother and two older...
View ArticleOptic 2018: Bears, Bears, Bears—Making the Most of your Bear Trip, with...
Join wildlife photographer Charles Glatzer as he shares his tips for photographing bears in the wild. In his presentation for Optic 2018, Glatzer emphasizes preparation, in terms of artistic vision, as...
View ArticleOptic 2018: Photographing Nature with a Fine Art Eye, with Joyce Tenneson
Legendary portrait and fine art photographer Joyce Tenneson spoke at B&H’s 2018 OPTIC Conference about understanding the photography you create and the importance of having a specific project to...
View Article#DadLife with Photographer Brian Reda
When I think of Father’s Day, I obviously think of my photographing father, Eric, but I also think of Academy of Art (AAU) MFA classmate Brian Reda and his #dadlife project. Based in the Twin Cities of...
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