Portrait Photography
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Planning your first editorial photoshoot can feel overwhelming, but a little preparation goes a long way. In this video, we cover practical tips for organizing a successful editorial shoot, including building an effective shot list, working with models, collaborating with hair and makeup artists, communicating with your crew, and staying on track creatively throughout the day. These tips will help you bring your vision to life while creating a better experience for everyone on set.
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Building a Smarter Shot List
02:01 -
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Photographer Scott Robert Lim returns to the B&H Event Space in-person to show you that all you need is one light. Robert shares his knowledge of flash, posing, and composition, breaking down how he captured each photo.
0:00 - Intro
3:26 - One light, endless possibilities
8:18 - Travel kit
11:18 - Choosing the right flash system
13:20 - Entire light spectrum
15:05 - Flash challenge
19:32 - Flash sync
21:33 - Getting the right exposure with one shot
35:36 - Natural light & flash exposure chart
39:19 - Hard light
55:14 - Creating
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One year ago, Tony Northurp moved to NYC and reinvented himself as a photographer. In his Event Space talk he shares the gear, camera settings, and the story behind each photo. He also believes in sharing the techniques and connections to help others with their photography.
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Moving to NYC
7:47 - Unconventional techniques
20:56 - Helping people & accepting help
29:56 - Working on sponsored content
32:57 - Benefits of AI for edits
33:56 - Style
39:00 - Gear matters
44:14 - Showing your craft
48:04 - Getting press pass
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100 megapixels. Harsh desert sunlight. One incredible location. Juan heads to the salt flats with the Hasselblad X2D II 100C to see what this flagship medium format camera can really do for portrait photography. From preserving detail in challenging highlights and shadows to capturing skin texture, color, and the signature medium format look, we put the X2D II through a demanding real-world shoot.
00:00 - Today's Photoshoot
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British portrait photographer Rory Lewis spent two decades building one of the most distinctive bodies of portrait work. Roy shares his favorite and most famous portraits, breaking down how he captured each one. He also goes over how contemporary art inspires his look.
0:00 - Intro
1:44 - Roy's work & style
3:40 - Getting inspired by contemporary art
6:15 - The work is nothing without a compelling subject
9:17 - Lighting
12:20 - What a portrait is to Roy
13:14 - Actor headshots
17:23 - Key portrait themes
35:20 - Develop &
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Portrait photographer and Sony Artisan Chris Orwig comes to the B&H Event Space in person to discuss the art of authentic portraiture. Chris explores why the most meaningful portraits begin not with technical perfection, but with curiosity, presence, and genuine human connection.
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Authentic human connection still matters
5:15 - Using natural light
6:45 - Connecting with strangers
12:43 - Portraits being a unique paradox
18:05 - Art stopping time
18:46 - Audience interest
23:22 - Transcend what your photographing
26:06 -
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Portraits are often a product of connections and compassion. During this workshop, portrait photographer Mike Foley explores the importance of human connection and empathy as major components in a photoshoot.
0:00 - Intro
1:57 - Cultivating trust
9:00 - Quality over volume
27:35 - Collaborating on set
41:37 - Fine art polish
53:27 - Spending the time to refine the retouch
59:33 - The best advice Mike ever gotten
1:02:42 - Closing
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Photographer and B&H Video team member Juan Pablo Viades breaks down the anatomy of a powerful image. Learn how to create portraits that go beyond aesthetics and how different elements work together to tell a story.
0:00 - Intro
2:36 - About Juan
3:54 - Juan's philosophy of portraits
8:43 - What is the anatomy of a portrait
20:32 - Styling
25:47 - Final thoughts
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Charles Chessler is a NYC-based headshot and portrait photographer. He started this project Agreeable Strangers in July 2011 during a B&H Event Space photo walk. Charles discusses some of the images he chose for this photobook and how he discovered his passion for photographing people.
0:00 - Intro
1:34 - About the book
4:38 - About Charles
8:00 - Photographing people turning into a passion project
26:42 - Reviewing photos used in the book
1:21:04 - Gear & settings used
1:28:50 - Publishing the book
1:33:45 - Q&A
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Narrative by Design with Aaron Anderson - Session 3: The Final Image In this final session, photographer Aaron Anderson goes over the culling and post-production process. Aaron focuses on color, tone, and shows Photoshop shortcuts that'll enhance your editing workflow.
0:00-Intro
3:40-Workflow
4:21-Rating/Culling images
11:19-Camera RAW edits
22:28-Opening to Photoshop
25:44-Retouching skin
31:06-Dodge and burn
40:40-Action folders
43:46-Color
48:40-Color profiles
54:09-Final image
58:50-Q&A
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Canon has announced the second generation of its entry-level full frame mirrorless camera, the R8 Mark II. Having spent some time with the camera, we can speak to some of its most apt use cases: portraits, landscapes, street photography, and video.
Canon R8 Mark II
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In session 2, photographer Aaron Anderson explores how lighting, color, composition, and contrast shape emotion and guide the viewer's eye. Learn how to light with intention, build a cinematic mood, and adapt on set while staying true to the original concept.
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Setting up your camera for high sync
6:04 - Tethering
8:08 - What is cinematic lighting?
10:33 - Balance between ambient & strobe
12:50 - Gels
17:05 - Haze & fog
20:02 - Feathering
36:40 - Lighting with flare
48:00 - Using two lights to make it look like one
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New York City is often considered the center of the universe, especially for photographers and other creative types. Leaving the Big Apple after you’ve established yourself there can mean “saying goodbye to these chapters of a previous life,” according to today’s guest.
Above Photograph © Nancy Borowick
Derek’s chat with Sony Artisan Nancy Borowick on this week’s podcast is all about looking beyond the environment that launched her professional life and making pivots to balance a successful career with the responsibilities of a growing
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Celebrity portrait photographer Brian Smith shares the lessons he's learned over the past 30 years. He shares his favorite portraits and the stories behind them, along with some tips on how he got the shot.
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - Making a connection with your subject
4:32 - Capturing faces
8:05 - Photographing the X-Factor finalist
10:28 - Camera settings
14:21 - Lenses
29:42 - Getting the better image from big mistakes
42:36 - Storytelling & eye catching
51:07 - Show don't tell - On location
1:03:22 - When clients want to work with you
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When you're getting started in portrait photography, it can be tempting to buy the most expensive gear in order to improve your photos. But what if we told you that all you need is one 100W light? Enter Westcott's FJ100 100Ws Off-Camera Strobe and FJ100 M 100Ws Speedlight. Join Juan as he uses these lights on their own and together.
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - One Strobe Light Setup
3:23 - One Speedlight Setup
4:11 - Minimal Headshot Setup
5:55 - What's the Verdict?
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