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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!
What’s In My Bag: A Lightweight Kit To See The Light In The Darkest Skies
Lorenzo Ranieri Tenti (@lorenzonightscapes) is a professional astro-landscape photographer working as a photography-tour leader for WeShoot.
Alpha Spotlight: An Ultra-Wide G Master Prime That Shines At Night
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The Sony 14mm f/1.8 G Master is the faithful prime for many night photog...
Behind The Shot: How This Dramatic Sports Portrait Was Made
Will Ortiz (@wortiz33) is a sports and portrait photographer based out of St. Paul, Minnesota. He is known for creating unique portraits that eng...
Alpha Spotlight: The Leading Lens Of Portrait Photography
The Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master has been a popular lens for portrait photography of all kinds for years. Many professionals include the prime in the...
