From the B&H YouTube Channel:
Fashion photographer Lindsay Adler talks about her favorite approaches to creating conceptual, stylized portraits for her subjects including story-telling, styling, mood boards and more.
Lindsay then does a demo shoot showing how to create stylized images, a quick retouch, and see the finished image come to life in print.
From the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom YouTube Channel:
Lightroom tips and tricks in 60 seconds or less from longtime Lightroom team member Benjamin Warde.
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.
Adobe has posted a large number of videos demonstrating the various features of Lightroom Web and Lightroom Mobile, both benefits available to Creative Cloud customers.
Lightroom Web and Mobile Videos
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.
From the Canon USA YouTube Channel:
Two Minute tips will help to answer frequently asked questions about Pro photography and printing. Each video will cover a different and interesting topic that will aid in the success of a photographer.
The Canon Digital Learning Center has two new articles for those who are interested in photographing the upcoming solar eclipse.
Multiple Camera Eclipse Coverage
Written by Dave Henry and Ken SkluteIt’s always a good idea to take advantage of technology and labor saving devices and try to multi-task whenever you can.
For example, your automatic lawn sprinklers water your yard, while your dishwasher is washing the dishes, while your robotic vacuum cleans your floors and your DVR records your favorite ball game – all while you are having fun editing your vacation photos on your computer. Add to that a self-driving lawn mower and that would be the ultimate in multi-tasking.
The same multi-tasking possibilities occur in photography.
It is possible to have one camera shooting a time-lapse sequence with an intervalometer automatically clicking the shutter while you’re operating a second camera. You can add to that a video camera documenting your movements and/or that of your friends and family at the same time. It just takes planning, coordination and equipment.
Written by Dave Henry and Ken SkluteB&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions and solar eclipse gear.A photograph is all about visual communication and telling a story.
Combining multiple images into one composite photograph helps to tell a complete story in one view. The process however, takes some forethought.
First you have to visualize the end result. Do you want to produce a sequence of the eclipse at several phases, or a series of images of the entire eclipse crossing the sky with a recognizable foreground? With that decision in mind, you have to put a plan into motion and begin accumulating the hardware you’ll need to make it happen and begin scouting your foreground location.
The illustrations shown below are composites, meaning that each image is composed of numerous individual component photographs. What makes the two composite images different is the concept and the execution.
In this article, we're going to discuss using an image-editing program (such as Adobe Photoshop), to stack numerous individual images of the sun into one finished composite image. It's beyond the scope of this article to go into detail about the software process of layering images, working with layer masks, and so on, but this information is readily available online from numerous sources. We won't be using the in-camera multi-exposure feature found in many Canon EOS and other digital cameras, although that's an alternative users can consider. One benefit of the composite approach — using individual images and creating a final image in software — is the creative flexibility it provides, after the eclipse has occurred.
From the Nikon USA YouTube Channel:
On August 21, Americans can experience the first total solar eclipse in the US in nearly 40 years! Nikon Ambassador Lucas Gilman shares important safety tips, a list of suggested gear and his favorite camera settings and tips for creatively capturing the solar eclipse.
B&H carries solar eclipse supplies.
Back in October of 2016, Adam Savage used a band saw to remove a stuck on filter from Norm's Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM. Now Norm's done it again and instead of simply hearing about the band saw solution, we get to see the whole procedure in action.
For less severe stuck on filter problems, we suggest keeping some of these in all your camera gear bags.
From the F.J. Westcott YouTube Channel:
In this detailed tutorial, renowned commercial photographer Joel Grimes uses a single light source and a beauty dish in his studio to capture dramatic male portraits without a ton of gear. In later shots, Joel adds edge lighting for even more dramatic portriature.
B&H carries the Collapsible Beauty Dish.
The Canon USA YouTube channel saw a flury of activity after last night's midnight announcement of the EOS 6D Mark II and Rebel SL2 / 200D.
So sit back, grab some popcorn (or more likely for those in North America right now, your breakfast), and enjoy the show.
Canon USA YouTube Videos
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From The Film Look YouTube Channel:
Here is a cool trick to store light stands if you don't have a lot of room in your studio!
Amazon carries bungee cords.
In this video, Scott Kelby shares how Photoshop's script Image Processor works to convert a folder full of images into JPEGs, TIFFs, PSDs (or all three at once) while also applying any Photoshop Action during the process.
Note: Scott Kelby forgot to cut the video so as not to include the batch image processing in real time. Once he stops talking at 2:56, just fast forward to the 4:00 mark to see the rest of his commentary.
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.
In this presentation, Chris Nicholson delves into what the park system offers to the photographer, and how to best research and prepare for a trip to explore the artistic opportunities within. Learn how to travel safely and photograph in the various environments found in the parks, including desert, alpine, forest and coastline. Many locations will be discussed.
Discover where to find valuable information about iconic and secret photo locations, how to stay powered up in the outdoors, and ideas for supplementary gear that will make a photo project more productive and enjoyable.
From the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom YouTube Channel:
Lightroom tips and tricks in 60 seconds or less from longtime Lightroom team member Benjamin Warde.
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.
B&H has just added three more videos to its Optic 2017 presentations on YouTube. The latest three videos include:
Previously Posted Optic 2017 Presentations
From Profoto:
There is certainly something airy and graceful about the Hollywood Golden Age and Chris Knight is one of the few photographers that can transfer the sensation of celluloid and silver to a modern-day photo shoot. Here Chris explains how to create grand and cinematic portraits using the Profoto D1 and a set of Profoto umbrellas.
Gear Used:
B&H has posted a number of its Optic 2017 presentations to YouTube including:
B&H has been releasing videos periodically, and it looks like there are still several to come (6, I believe).
In this short video, Canon uses a dry erase board animation to explain the difference between its traditional optical viewfinder, dedicated sensor based AF and sensor based AF systems.
Want to know more about the AF systems in specific Canon cameras? We've got you covered.
From the Tested YouTube Channel:
Sean works on a quick project to improve our camera lens storage using the shop's Universal Laser Systems laser cutter. This custom Pelican Case storage topper helps label our gear and protect the breakout foam from wearing down over use!
B&H carries Pelican cases.
From the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom YouTube Channel:
Lightroom tips and tricks in 60 seconds or less from longtime Lightroom team member Benjamin Warde.
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.
Watch as this video reveals 10 tricks used by professional food photographers for creating appetizing imagery.