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Professional Photographers Wecome

Aspiring shooters and assistants, too!

By Mason Resnick - September 20, 2011


Let's cut to the chase: What does a professional photographer want?

  1. Info on the latest gear
  2. The latest techniques
  3. Money-making ideas

We cover all three--but this is now a two-way conversation that I encourage you to join. Share your ideas and suggestions with your fellow professional photographers here!

 

Adorama Camera is here to help professional photographers and videographers acheive success by sharing our expertise. Meet our pro imaging experts here!

 

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Book Cover Shoot, Part 2: Set Lighting and Design—AdoramaTV

Digital Photography 1 on 1

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, December 13, 2011

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In this week's episode, part two of a special 2-part series, Mark shows you how to design and light a set for use in a photoshoot.

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TAGS: photography,  light stands,  strobe,  lighting,  studio,  photographer,  studio lighting,  soft box,  photography tips,  lighting technique,  photography tip,  strobist,  Lightroom,  strobism 

Posing a Large Wedding Group

Posing for portraits, Part IV

ArticlePortraits and People Techniques and How-Tos - by Joe Farace, December 7, 2011

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Posing groups of people is always a challenge. Photographing groups at a wedding is an even bigger challenge because not only can the groups become large but also there are usually time constraints.

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TAGS: wedding,  portrait,  wedding photography,  weddings,  Focus on weddings 

Book Cover Photoshoot: Part 1: Building a Set—AdoramaTV

Digital Photography 1 on 1

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, December 6, 2011

In this week's episode, part one of a special 2-part series, Mark shows you how to plan and build a set for use in a photoshoot

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TAGS: photography,  DSLR,  studio,  digital SLR,  D-SLR,  photography tips,  photography tip,  Digital photography,  photo tips 

The best lenses for Photojournalists

Buying tips: When it comes to glass, get the finest you can afford

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, November 10, 2011

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Just is there’s no best camera for photojournalists, there is also no best lens. But there is a range of lens types that will give you a better chance at getting the shot.

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TAGS: nikon,  canon,  buying guide,  sigma,  tokina,  lenses,  buying tips,  Lens advice,  Tamron,  lens,  focus on photojournalism 

Soup up your digital still camera’s HD video sound—Don’t use the built-in mic!

Sound advice for HD video

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, November 1, 2011

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Invest in a good microphone (or two) so your sound quality does justice to your DSLR’s HD video.

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TAGS: buying guide,  buying tips,  hd video,  microphone,  Audio,  Focus on HD Video 

Chase Jarvis—AdoramaTV

reDefine with Tamara Lackey

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Tamara Lackey, September 28, 2011

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This episode is part one of our two part interview with photographer and director Chase Jarvis. Tamara met with him in his sleek Seattle studio.

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TAGS: photography,  Kodak,  career,  photographer,  photography tips,  photography tip,  photo tips,  inspiration,  business,  photo business,  kodak playsport,  interview 

How Much Should I Charge?—AdoramaTV

Digital Photography 1 on 1

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, September 13, 2011

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In this week's episode Mark answers a question he gets asked all the time: How much should I charge my clients?

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TAGS: professional,  career,  business 

Fashion Sense: A Photographer's Guide to Fashion Week

Fashion photography tips from a pro that you can also use for shooting local fashion events and cutting-edge senior portraits

ArticleProfessional Imaging Techniques and How-Tos - by Theano Nikitas, September 12, 2011

It’s Fashion Week in New York City, and that means the city is teeming with models, fashionistas, socialites, editors, buyers, celebrities. And more photographers than the already photographer-saturated city sees on any given day.

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TAGS: fashion,  Focus on Fashion Photography,  senior portraits 

Nahoko Spiess, Fashion Photographer

How this ELLE Japan designer reinvented herself as a fashion shooter

ArticleProfessional Imaging Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Edward Harris, September 8, 2011

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Hong Kong is the latest location for Paris-based fashion photographer Nahoko Spiess to capture couture, this time on assignment for Marie Claire magazine. The globetrotting photographer began her career in fashion not as a lenswoman but as a designer in Tokyo for ELLE Japan.

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TAGS: nikon,  fashion,  PocketWizard,  Profoto,  Focus on Fashion Photography 

Fashion Photographer Laretta Houston - AdoramaTV

How'd They Do That?

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, September 8, 2011

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Adorama Photography TV presents "How'd They Do That?" featuring Laretta Houston.

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TAGS: canon,  camera,  fashion,  canon EOS 30d,  Adorama TV,  Focus on Fashion Photography 

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