photography

Article: Position of Light—AdoramaTV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

Adorama TV presents Digital Photography 1 on 1 with Mark Wallace.

Article: Motion Filled Imagery—AdoramaTV.You Keep Shooting

Here's a quick lesson on how to "drag the shutter" when shooting with flash for creative results!

Article: The "Tricycle Terror" Shoot.A Web Photo School presentation

Check out Los Angeles photographer Brian McCarty's techniques as he creates....THE TRICYCLE TERROR!

Article: Super Bowl Photographers Damian Strohmeyer and Peter Read Miller.We interview two top SI sports shooters

We caught up with Sports Illustrated photographers Damian Strohmeyer and Peter Read Miller to find out what it's like to cover the Super Bowl—and about the friendly competition to get the coveted cover shot.

Article: Photographer Doug Gordon, Part I—AdoramaTV.reDefine with Tamara Lackey

In this episode of reDefine, we sat down with Doug Gordon, shock value master, and recent recipient of a UN Leadership Award.

Article: Using Flash for Contrast—AdoramaTV.You Keep Shooting

AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson.

Article: Print Sizes—AdoramaTV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One. In this week's episode Mark discusses image resolution and file size.

Article: Polarizing Filter: You Keep Shooting -- Adorama TV.

AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson.

Article: Flashpoint X-Series Remote Flash Trigger Kit—AdoramaTV.Product review

Adorama Photography TV presents the Flashpoint X-Series 2.4 GHz Remote Flash Trigger Kit.

Article: Lowepro 180-AW Shoulder Bag—AdoramaTV.Product Reviews

Adorama Photography TV presents the Lowepro Rezo 180-AW Shoulder Bag for Digital SLRs and Accessories.

Article: Seamless Paper for Studio Photography—AdoramaTV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

What is seamless paper and how do you use it? Learn how here!

Article: Color, Contrast and Composition—AdoramaTV. You Keep Shooting

AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson.

Article: Sigma Lenses—AdoramaTV.Product Reviews

Adorama Photography TV presents Sigma Lenses for Nikon and Canon DSLRs.

Article: Working with Models—AdoramaTV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One.

Article: Foreground Flash—AdoramaTV.You Keep Shooting

Bryan Peterson shows how to use a foreground fill flash to even out the lighting in your outdoor shots.

Article: Water Droplets—AdoramaTV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One.

Article: Pic Collage—AdoramaTV.iPad App Review

This week Mark Wallace discovered a great iPad application that is called Pic Collage.

Article: Recreating 1920's Portrait Lighting.A digital riff on a classic look

In this lesson, commercial photographer Mark Rockwood walks us through his portrait-making process and discusses his approach to modern and classic lighting techniques.

Article: Book Cover Shoot, Part 2: Set Lighting and Design—AdoramaTV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

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.

Article: Ricoh GR Digital IV Camera—AdoramaTV.Product Reviews

This week Mark reviews the latest compact point and shoot 10mp digital camera from Ricoh, the GR Digital IV.

Article: Portrait Photographer Sue Bryce—AdoramaTV.reDefine with Tamara Lackey

In this episode of reDefine, we caught up with the very talented Sue Bryce, Australia's Portrait Photographer of the Year.

Article: Book Cover Photoshoot: Part 1: Building a Set—AdoramaTV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

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

Article: Accent Magenta Skies—AdoramaTV .You Keep Shooting

How do you get your sunsets to look more dramatic? The secret is a specific kind of fluorescent filter!

Article: Olympus Pen E-PL3—AdoramaTV.Product Reviews

Adorama Photography TV presents the Olympus Pen E-PL3, the newest middle-range Micro Four Thirds format camera with interchangeable lenses.

Article: Clean Composition—AdoramaTV.You Keep Shooting

Bryan shows us the difference between a macro shot and a GOOD macro shot. Watch as he uses a wider aperture to clean his compostion.

Article: Holiday Slideshow—AdoramaTV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

Got a Mac? You can easily create a slideshow to share with your family and friends. Mark Wallace shows you how.

Article: Background Variety—AdoramaTV.You Keep Shooting

This week, join Bryan in a junk yard to learn about creating a variety of backgrounds using a macro lens.

Article: Man of Steel—Shooting on Location.A Web Photo School presentation

Learn how to set up a four lighting setup and arrange a two-person portrait on location.

News: Ricoh announces CX6 Compact Digital Camera.Fast autofocus claimed

Ricoh's latest compact is claimed to be faster performing and sunny-day friendly.

Article: Lowel-Adorama Budget Tota Kit—AdoramaTV.Product Reviews

Adorama Photography TV presents the Lowel/Adorama Budget Tota Kit with Lamps.

Article: Still life tent buying guide.Your guide to digital camera scene modes

Still life tents consist of a white translucent fabric supported by an internal “snap-to” support system.

Article: Advertising and Editorial Photographer, Scott Witter-AdoramaTV.How'd They Do That?

Adorama Photography TV presents "How'd They Do That?" featuring advertising and editorial photographer Scott Witter.

Article: Creative Still Life Photography—AdoramaTV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

Mark Wallace shows us an indoor photography project for those cold winter months—creating interesting still life photos in water!

Article: Shooting with a Snoot—AdoramaTV .You Keep Shooting

AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson.

Article: Lensbaby Composer Pro—Adorama TV.PhotoPlus 2011

David Paul Larson talks with Craig Strong from Lensbaby at Photo Plus Expo 2011 about the Composer Pro tilt shift lens body and the various optic elements that can go with it.

Article: Drobo S—AdoramaTV.PhotoPlus 2011

Join us as David Paul Larson talks with Drobo about the Drobo S USB 3.0 five drive storage array.

Article: Art Streiber, Part 1—AdoramaTV.reDefine with Tamara Lackey

On today's episode of reDefine we talk to iconic portrait artist, Art Streiber.

Article: Dynalite Packs—AdoramaTV.PhotoPlus 2011

AdoramaTV reports from the floor of PDN PhotoPlus 2011.

Article: Lens Flare Sci-Fi Poster—AdoramaTV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

In this episode Mark Wallace walks us through the entire process of shooting and editing a science fiction movie poster.

Article: Celestron Digital Microscope—AdoramaTV.Product Reviews

Adorama Photography TV presents the Celestron LCD Deluxe Digital Microscope with Built-in Digital Camera.

Article: Exploring Lighting Options With Indoor Portraits.

Take your portraits to the next level by harnessing natural light, as described in this simple guide.

Article: Wedding Photographer Jasmine Star—AdoramaTV.reDefine with Tamara Lackey

In this episode of reDefine, we talked with celebrated wedding photographer Jasmine Star, recently selected as one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world by American Photo Magazine.

Article: Stroboscopic Flash—AdoramaTV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

In this episode Mark Wallace shows us how to use the stroboscopic feature on a speedlight.

Article: Using ND Filters with Strobes or Sunlight—AdoramaTV .Digital Photography 1 on 1

Join Mark as he uses ND filters with strobes, both in the studio and on location, to create dramatic portraits.

Article: Profoto BatPac—AdoramaTV .Product Reviews

Adorama Photography TV presents the Profoto BatPac Portable Power Source. This week Mark reviews the new high capacity, heavy duty battery from Profoto.

Article: Diffused Light—AdoramaTV .You Keep Shooting

This week, join Bryan in New York's Central Park on a bright sunny day to learn about diffused light.

Article: Creative Exposure and Interesting POV—AdoramaTV.You Keep Shooting

This week, join Bryan with his students in Provence to learn about creative exposure while lying in a ditch.

Article: Camera Extenders—AdoramaTV .Product Reviews

In this week's episode, Mark reviews various camera extenders, which make capturing group photos with friends a breeze.

Article: Location Assignment: Firehouse Portraits.A Web Photo School presentation

In this lesson, New York photographer Ian Spanier walks you through his prep work and setup while demonstrating how he handled the inevitable roadblocks that always seem to pop up while shooting on location.

Article: Chase Jarvis Part 2: reDefine -- Adorama TV.

This episode of reDefine is the second part of our interview with photographer and director Chase Jarvis, conducted in his Seattle studio.

Article: Using a Reflector for Portraits—Adorama TV .You Keep Shooting

AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson.

Article: TRVL iPad Magazine—AdoramaTV.iPad Photography App Review

Adorama Photography TV presents TRVL iPad Magazine.

Article: Lexar USB 3.0 Dual Slot Memory Card Reader—Adorama TV .Product Reviews

Adorama TV presents the Lexar USB 3.0 Dual Slot Memory Card Reader.

Article: The Untour with Khara and Emir Plicanic—AdoramaTV.How'd They Do That?

Adorama Photography TV presents "How'd They Do That?" featuring professional photographer Khara Plicanic and her husband Emir Plicanic, co-founders of The Untour.

Article: Focus Basics—AdoramaTV .Digital Photography 1 on 1

AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One.

Article: Talking Trash—AdoramaTV.You Keep Shooting

AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson.

Article: Chase Jarvis—AdoramaTV .reDefine with Tamara Lackey

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.

Article: Using the ColorChecker Passport—Adorama TV .Digital Photography 1 on 1

AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One. In this week's episode Mark answers a question regarding color calibration and correction.

Article: Creative Portrait Composition—Adorama TV.You Keep Shooting

Adorama Photography TV presents tips for creative portrait composition: Ep 108: You Keep Shooting.

Article: Rick Sammon's Light It—AdoramaTV .iPad Photography App

Adorama Photography TV presents Rick Sammon's Light It for the iPad.

Article: Wildlife Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas—AdoramaTV.How'd They Do That?

Adorama Photography TV presents "How'd They Do That?" featuring wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas.

Article: Matthew Jordan Smith—AdoramaTV.reDefine with Tamara Lackey

In this week's reDefine, Tamara Lackey interviews celebrity fashion photographer Matthew Jordan Smith.

Article: Fashion and Editorial Photographer, Danno Watts—AdoramaTV.How'd They Do That?

Adorama Photography TV presents "How'd They Do That" featuring Danno Watts.

Article: Fashion & Celebrity Photographer, Scott Hugh Mitchell—AdoramaTV.How'd They Do That?

How does a 20-year-old afford a digital Hasselblad, a closetfull of studio lights and a Canon 5D Mark II? Mark Wallace gets Scott to share his plan.

Article: Fireworks photography basics.How to capture the rockets' red glare...and more!

No matter what kind of camera you own or your level of photographic knowledge, you can capture stunning fireworks this 4th of July!

Article: Perfect Beach Exposures Every Time.No more grey sand!

The problem with beaches (or snowy landscapes, or any scene where there’s a lot of white or light colors) is that they mislead camera meters.

Article: Macro lens quick buying guide.A brief look at true macro lenses - Updated for Spring 2011

If you have a zoom lens that says it’s a “Macro,” don’t believe it. Sure it’ll get you close, likely to within 1:3 magnification (that’s 1/3 life-size on the film or sensor) but technically, true macro is considered 1:1 magnification—life-sized--or higher.

Article: How to make your own photo book.Keepsakes, albums, portfolios: It's easy with AdoramaPix PhotoBooks!

Many photographers dream of publishing a book of their photographs, and now, you can easily create your own book and publish it as a limited-run or one-of-a-kind book through Adorama's online photo lab, AdoramaPix.

Article: ZAP the ZAPPERS 5: Falling for IR .Here's another ZAP the ZAPPERS shot by Jack Howard.

Go ahead, give Jack your honest opinion about this IR+visible spectrum shot taken with the Sigma SD15 with its IR Cut filter removed!

Article: PhotoZAP 69: Twitter Feed.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

"You can almost feel the warmth of the Mexican sun. And therein lies my only beef: The bright sun is causing highlights on the blossoms and the bird’s back that are a bit too bright for my taste"—Ingrid Spangler

Article: PhotoZAP 67: Up To Something.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

"The moment is cute, the skintones are right where they are, and it is a commendable exposure for a single speedlite bounced off the ceiling, but I am bothered by the dinginess of the seamless." —Jack Howard

Article: PhotoZAP 66: Like A Surgeon.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

"The image strikes me as a technically very good but still generic stock photograph of a surgeon."—Ingrid Spangler

Article: PhotoZAP 65: Spontaneous Glamour.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

"The eyes are fascinating and the first impression is that of a formal Hollywood close-up. But the devil’s in the details"—Mason Resnick

Article: PhotoZAP 64: Hilltop Village.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

“The range of tonalities is reminiscent of the kind of result one might get on film using the Zone System.”—Mason Resnick

Article: PhotoZAP 63: Whodunit?.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

"The lighting, the overall texture of this image, the framing, all just works perfectly for me. This could be a book cover.—Jack Howard

Article: PhotoZAP 61: Off The Wall.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

"This shot serves to prove that gear isn't everything, what matters more is the story that's told in the frame."—Ingrid Spangler

Article: PhotoZAP 60: What’s a Dog to Do?.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

"The intersection of the humpback's tail fluke with the edge of the frame is an unfortunate compositional faux pas."—Jack Howard

Article: ZAP the ZAPPERS 1: Toeing the Line.Love it? Hate it? Somewhere in between? Here's your chance to ZAP the ZAPPER!

We serve up our first ZAP the ZAPPER with this shot of Novak Djokovic squaring up a shot at Day 3 of the 2010 US Open. Do you love this shot, or is there too much to find at fault?

Article: ZAP the ZAPPERS 2: Yellow, Blue, and Bokeh.Here's another chance to serve up a photo critique to regular PhotoZAPPER Jack Howard

Focus your energy on explaining what you think of this shot of a return in mid-flight in this round of ZAP the ZAPPER! Again it's a shot from Jack of Novak Djokovic from Day 3 of the US Open.

Article: ZAP the ZAPPERS 3: Eye on the Ball.We line up another shot by PhotoZAP expert Jack Howard for you to swing away at!

Here's the third of the four shots Jack made at the US Open to launch our ZAP the ZAPPERS feature. What do you think of this one?

Article: ZAP the ZAPPERS 4: Timing Ain't Everything.Will the readers be making a racket over this frame?

How will you ZAP PhotoZAPPER Jack Howard about this mid-serve shot from the US Open? Let us know what you think!

Article: PhotoZAP 57: Fight the Darkness.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

“The boy's tangled emotional state has been subordinated to the design of an image.”—Joe Gioia

Article: PhotoZAP 56: Meet the Divas.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

“I see here a great image within a good one.” —Mark Lent

Article: PhotoZAP 52: Local Color.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

"I'm not crazy about the way the background jewelry vendor's head interferes with the main subject's face."—Jack Howard

Article: PhotoZAP 50: Only have eye for you.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

"The photographer is in the midst of things with an open mind and active eye, and caught this beautiful passing moment."—Joe Gioia

Article: Subtleties In The Shade.Harsh direct sun can ruin a shot

I love sunlight. It adds backlit punch to portraits, and lets me shoot at superfast, stop-action shutter speeds. But sunlight can also take something away. Harsh direct sunlight can cast dark shadows that lack detail. When shooting nature, that can be a big minus.

Article: PhotoZAP 48: Oh, yeah?.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

"The subject strikes me as not yet ready for the photographer."—Joe Gioia

Article: Picture-taking techniques - Outdoor portraits in the sun.What gear you need to get great outdoor pictures, and how to fight harsh outdoor sunlight...and win!

Whether you're traveling, enjoying a backyard barbecue, or recording your graduate's moment of glory, everyone ends up shooting outdoor portraits. And most are less than satisfied with the results. But a few simple picture-taking tips can soften and flatter those harshly-lit, squinty-eyed faces.

Article: Fine grain with higher ISOs? Humbug!.Even finer grain at lower ISOs is better

Recently, Nikon and Canon introduced high-end DSLRs capable of reaching ISO 102,800. These pro cameras claim amazingly good image quality at ISO 6400 or even more. The Internet was abuzz. But I don't share the enthusiasm.

Article: BUYING GUIDE: Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) Cameras.Experience photography at its best by using the kind of camera pros prefer

If photography is your passion, there is no doubt: You should own a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera.(UPDATED 6/29/10)

Article: 10 Newbie Digital Camera Buying Mistakes.10 digital compact camera newbie mistakes...and how to avoid them

Let's start by stating the obvious: A digital camera isn't the same as a film camera.

Article: Modify your your Digital Camera for Infrared Photography.Infrared photography is easier than ever, thanks to some clever, warranty-voiding customizations.

Because the imaging sensors in digital camera are sensitive to more than visible light, some manufacturers place an infrared cut-off filter in front of the chip to block IR light from striking it and causing color balance problems.

Article: Sports lens buying guide.Want to catch the action? Here’s a quick guide to the gear—especially lenses--you need.

First, lets’ disqualify compact cameras. Get 'em off the field. The lag time on any compact camera can delay the actual picture-taking moment rules them out when you need split-second timing. (I’m penalizing EVF “bridge” cameras, too—they may look like DSLRs, but most react slower.)

Article: PhotoZAP 45: Our biggest fan.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

"Here's an example where all those hard rules that so many live by just don't add up to a gold-medal shot."—Jack Howard

Article: Picture-taking techniques - Talkin' Baseball Photography.Here's how to get pro shots of amateur diamond action

Baseball has been described as a game of hours of boredom punctuated by seconds of terror. Capturing those moments of intense action is the rewarding challenge of baseball photography.

Article: Aperture Values – Adorama Photography TV.Digital photography One on One

In this episode, Mark explains why f/2.8 is a large aperture opening and f/22 is a small aperture opening. Mark also discusses the meanings of the numbers on many lenses.

Blog: NYT's "A Moment in Time" Shows What the Best of the Web Can Be.Over 15,000 photos were shot in unison around the world on May 2, 2010 and shared on a cool interactive globe.

The "Moment in Time" project orchestrated by the New York Times Lens blog for 15:00 UT on 5/2/2010 wasn't the first time-synced group photo project, but it is certainly one of the biggest and most suc

Blog: The most amazing lightning strike photo I've ever seen.This may be the ultimate photo zap

Jonathan Davino of Bossier City, LA is lucky to be alive. Take one look at his photo of a bolt of lightning, below, and you'll immediately understand why.

Article: White Balance — AdoramaTV.Digital Photography One on One

In this episode Mark Wallace discusses how different sources of light affect the colors of your photographs. Mark explains color temperature and white balance, and demonstrates how you can get the most accurate color in your images.

Blog: It's about time NYC had its own Photo Fest.Are you going to New York Photo Festival '10?

It seems utterly ridiculous that, until three years ago, New York City, with all of its photographers, galleries, museums, ad agencies, and resources, didn't have a photo festival.