Our Adorama TV production team gives us their year in review of their favorite videos of 2016. Make sure to subscribe to AdoramaTV to see the latest episode of original hits like “Through the Lens,” or “Top Photographer with Nigel Barker.” Learn more about photography and filmmaking with the hundreds of tutorial videos and gear overviews available for free.
Top Adorama TV videos of 2016
1) Low Key Portraits: Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey
Gavin Hoey works his magic once again demonstrating how low key lighting is more than simply photographing against a black background. Learn how to use low-key lighting for dramatic effects from Adorama TV’s number 1 host!
2) Odell Beckham Jr. Portrait: OnSet ep. 88
Daniel Norton was lucky enough to be given just a few minutes to work with New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. when Odell stopped by the Adorama store in NYC. If you only have a few minutes on set to work with your subject, Daniel demonstrates why he is a top professional and how to get the job done.
3) SPOTLIGHT: NYC Dance Project
Ken Browar and Deborah Ory are a husband and wife photography team and the creators of NYC Dance Project. NYC Dance Project merges the couple’s experiences and creative passions to create unique and beautiful portraits of the dance community. Each shoot is prepared as though it were its own dance production, with attention paid to every detail – movement, lighting and the feeling of each image. AdoramaTV was able to go behind the scenes in the photo studio with Ken and Deborah in this video featuring dancers Miriam Miller (New York City Ballet), Yannick Lebrun (Alvin Ailey) and Liudmila Konovalova (Vienna State Ballet).
4) Through The Lens | S03E01 – @_tuck4
Filming Takashi Yasui, @_tuck4 on Instagram was one of the most authentic Japanese experiences the AdoramaTV production team had while shooting “Through The Lens Season 3.” Takashi takes us on a journey through a few locations in Japan, specifically highlighting his work in the Play Kimono world.
5) Episode 1: Top Photographer with Nigel Barker
AdoramaTV has the opportunity to break into the reality webisode world this year with the show “Top Photographer with Nigel Barker.” In the first episode, contestants arrive in New York and get right to work with a sports action themed challenge. Tune in to see who prevails as our contestants get the opportunity to shoot an Olympic athlete just back from Rio.
6) 4 Simple Ways to Light the Face: Onset ep. 74
With an extra bit of creativity, Daniel Norton demonstrates the dramatic changes lighting position can have on your subject’s face. Oh, and there’s a surprise in here for the viewers too!
7) Adorama Presents Joe McNally: Close Encounters
This was the exciting finale of a 4-part installment of “Adorama Presents” featuring the internationally acclaimed photographer Joe McNally. In this series, he works with Daniel Norton to create a variety of shots, but specifically, here they bring to life an image that can only be conjured in the mind of Joe McNally.
8) Choosing the Right Camera: Two Minute Tips with David Bergman
David Bergman joined the AdoramaTV team in 2016 with his new hit series “Two Minute Tips.” His videos focus on a variety of topics, but his most popular video of the year humorously helps many people solve a very important problem…deciding which camera to buy. David Bergman gives us some things to think about when making a purchase.
9) Posing the Bride & Groom: Breathe Your Passion with Vanessa Joy
Another addition to the AdoramaTV team in 2016, Vanessa Joy is a nationally recognized and award-winning wedding photographer. In this episode of her Breathe Your Passion series, Vanessa shares her tips on wedding photography and specifically how to pose the bride and groom, something many people tuned in to learn.
10) Through The Lens | S02E11 – @dirka
People love aerial photography and video and it makes complete sense that our most popular video from “Through The Lens -Season 2” featured Dirk Dallas. Dirk is a new AdoramaTV host, founder of www.fromwhereidrone.com and a professional designer, educator and photographer who loves to chase light from the sky!
11) Fake Golden Hour: Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace
Sometimes it’s just not possible to shoot at the perfect time of day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get great portraits. Longtime AdoramaTV host Mark Wallace uses his inventiveness once again and shows us how we can fake “golden hour” light using a flash, orange gel, and a variable neutral density filter.
12) Newborn Photography with Kelly Brown: The reDefine Show with Tamara Lackey
Who doesn’t love babies? Tamara Lackey had the pleasure of sitting down and interviewing Kelly Brown, newborn photographer, about how she’s able to stand out in a crowded genre, her structured workflow and her inspirations. Not only did we love this interview but the adorable photos don’t hurt!
What’ your favorite Adorama TV video? Tell us in the comments below!
