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Behind The Shot: Using Slow-Motion Video Techniques To Create A Still Frame With Movement
As a creative with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Sony Artisan Garrette Baird (@the_garrette) is always looking for new photographic challenges. He and his wife, Sony Artisan Amber Baird, are renowned for their wedding film company, Eyenamics. Garrette loves this work, but after so many years he has found it to be less creatively fulfilling. He says artists, need an outlet that somehow fulfills a creative part of our soul. Sony’s Creative Space event in November was just the outlet he needed to try something new with his Sony Alpha 1 and a G Master standard zoom.
Why This Photographer Uses Highest-Res Cameras For Fashion & Street Photography
Nino Rakichevich is a professional fashion photographer, street photographer and Sony Artisan. Though he is now primarily known for his high fashion work, he got his start in photography in photojournalism, and street photography allows him to continue his creative pursuits of capturing fleeting moments. With his various genres of photography, Nino finds himself reaching for different cameras to suit specific needs. Since adopting the Sony system, Nino has always preferred to use Sony ultra-high-resolution full frame cameras for his photography.
What’s In My Bag: 2 Sony Alpha Cameras & 3 G Master Lenses For Stylistic Street Photography
Luke Pyrzynski (@eastbanger) is a photographer of many talents. In addition to his stylish street photography, he's also an active automotive, travel and wedding photographer. “My backpack is definitely not lightweight and that's because I think you never know if something extra will come in handy,” he says. “More than once I regretted not taking some lenses with me so now I carry most of them and I’m prepared for any occasion. The setup I'm showing here serves me exclusively for the street. For any other purpose, my backpack would probably look a little different.” We connected with Luke to get the details on the gear in his kit for stylistic street photography. Keep reading as he explains what’s in his bag.
What’s In My Bag: A Pair Of Cameras & Two Long Lenses For Next-Level Bird & Wildlife Photography
Miry Fidalgo (@miryf) is a professional nature and travel photographer and a contributor to National Geographic Spain (@natgeoesp). She's a photography gear minimalist who recently switched her kit from Canon to Sony Alpha cameras and Sony lenses. Fidalgo's work has taken her to Yellowstone in the freezing winter, to the jungles of Borneo, to the cliffs of Ireland, the plains of Kenya, and throughout her home country of Spain. She says, “I am a newcomer to the Sony Alpha family but I'm very satisfied. I like to be quite minimalist in the choice of equipment and to have gear that is of the highest quality. Less in more, just like in photography, where I prefer simple photos that have a lot of quality and power. Traveling fills my soul and all the more so if I am able to photograph wild animals in my photographs and contribute to their visibility. I need equipment that does not fail and does not put limitations on me.”
Behind The Shot: Opportunity Meets Preparation To Photograph A Fast-Moving Bird In Flight
The Audubon Society recently released the top 100 highly honored images from their 2023 Audubon Photography Awards. The first image on the list was made by hobbyist photographer Nick Stroh (@nickstrohphoto). We were mesmerized by the golden light, the beautiful bird and the stunning moment. By using the Sony Alpha 1 paired with the Sony 600mm f/4 G Master, Story goes beyond a classic bird in flight shot, to an elegant and emotive capture. We sat down with Nick to learn more about the story behind the shot, the gear he relies on, and more.
What’s In My Bag: How This Photographer Uses Her Key Cameras & Lenses For Outdoor Pet Adventures
When photographer Arletta Fussell (@ourpacificnorthquest) first got into photography in 2019, it was just to take better photos of her dog on their adventures. Fast forward four years…and her main focus is still her dog, but it has expanded to capturing friends and clients, the beautiful landscape of British Columbia, and continuing to document their adventures wherever the trail takes them. “I try to incorporate my love for the outdoors in every photo — regardless of who, or what, the subject may be,” she says. Keep reading as she takes us through a tour of her photography kit of two Sony full-frame cameras, two Sony primes and one lightweight Sony zoom lens kit for capturing adventures with her dog and more
5 Tips For Better Pet Photos To Immortalize Your Furry Friends
Over the years photographer and creative director Rachel Jezowski has been photographing her adventures with her dogs and sharing her images and videos on Instagram: @wildgoldens. Her following continues to grow, and she’s been approached by a multitude of brands to create images including not only her dogs, but other dogs and products. She likes to help coach others who are photographing dogs or doing other commercial work, and we sat down with her to learn more about how she creates successful imagery of her adventures with her three golden retrievers – Barley, Cassie and Moe. Keep reading as she shares more about her start in dog photography and her top five tips for photographing your own furry, four-legged subjects.
TIME Names Sony Alpha 7R V & Sony FX3 In Best Inventions Of 2023
TIME just released their Best Inventions of 2023 list, and this year it includes two Sony cameras – the Sony Alpha 7R V and Sony FX3. To create the list TIME chooses 200 innovations that are changing the way in which we live, and below we read more about why they say the Sony Alpha 7R V and Sony FX3 fall into the category of industry-changing inventions.
What’s In My Bag: A Single Camera, Lens & Flash Kit For Getting Up-Close With Tiny Creatures
Nadja Baumgartner (@naba_natur) got started in photography four years ago and she quickly became interested in macro. “I find it fascinating to make visible what is invisible to the naked eye," she says. "In addition, I have always had a huge passion for animals. With my photography I can draw attention to the small, inconspicuous creatures that are so important for our existence and an intact ecosystem. With my photography I hope to transfer the fascination of these amazing creatures to others.
How I Shoot Macro Today
Recently I got a call to photograph some small objects for a project so I thought I’d brush up and do a little research on the latest techniques and gear in macro photography. It turns out that macro and close up photography are hugely popular, making up a fair portion of the photographs people take. That makes sense because it’s something you can do for a few minutes or all day, shooting in your house, the back yard or wherever your creativity takes you. A lot has changed with close-up photography and in my opinion it’s all for the better.
What’s In My Bag: 2 Cameras & 3 G Masters For Wildlife Photos & Videos
Petri Mäkitalo (@petri_makitalo) is a professional video editor and passionate wildlife photographer who started his career as a videographer in the beginning of 2000 and eventually transitioned to a video editor role. Over the past 20+ years, he has edited award-winning series ranging from reality shows and commercials to documentaries. "My first own video camera was the legendary Sony DSR-PD150,” he explains. After experiencing Sony's exceptional video quality in my work and editing projects over the years, it was an easy decision to opt for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras.”
Sony Announces Alpha 7C II & Alpha 7C R, Plus FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens
Sony has very excitedly announced two new additions to the Alpha 7C series of compact full-frame interchangeable lens cameras, as well as a full-frame Zoom G Master lens! Say hello to the Alpha 7C II, the Alpha 7C R and the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II. Boasting the latest technology, incredible performance and a compact form factor, all three of these new Sony products are making content creation more exciting!
