John R. Harris
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Podcast: A History of Hip-Hop Photography
With great thanks to Vikki Tobak and the Contact High Project, we welcome three photographers to our studio who are responsible for some of the most iconic images from the history of hip-hop. Janette Beckman, Eric Johnson, and Danny Hastings join us to tell the stories behind their photos of RUN-DMC, Wu Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, and many others. We also speak about issues important to… → Read More
Podcast: A Walk through PhotoPlus Expo 2017
New York City affords a photographer many opportunities, including the annual gathering of photo professionals at the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo. Founded in 1983, it is the largest photography and imaging event in North America and features seminars, master classes, portfolio reviews, and a convention center filled with the latest cameras, lenses, and accessories from the… → Read More
Podcast: Bird Photography
Bird photography is a big deal around B&H, and we’re not just talking about the lenses needed to get those wonderful close-ups of warblers, herons, gulls, and raptors. Bird photography is a passion that grabs pros and amateurs alike and seems to not let go; there are very few photographers as dedicated to their craft (and gear) as bird photographers. We are fortunate to have two photographers… → Read More
Shooting in the Studio with the Nikon D850 DSLR
An overview of our experience shooting the Nikon D850 in-studio, at B&H Explora → Read More
Podcast: The Markers of Our Bliss—Lynn Goldsmith and Rock ’n’ Roll
With her latest book, KISS: 1977-1980, just released, legendary rock ’n’ roll photographer Lynn Goldsmith joins us to talk about her time with this extraordinary band and what drew her to photograph and befriend them. In addition to the stories behind some of her iconic photos of Van Halen, Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa, and Prince, we also speak with Goldsmith about her other creative outlets. → Read More
Podcast: The Passionate Photographer and Episode 5 of "Dispatch"
Steve Simon is The Passionate Photographer, and in the short conversation we had with him at the 2017 OPTIC Conference, it became clear why. Not only does he exude a passion for photography (and for cameras) but his photographs are imbued with humanity, humor, a wonderful sense of composition, and his talent for capturing the decisive moment. Whether it is street photography, long-form… → Read More
Podcast: "Learn Travel Photography, Best"
If inspiration is what you are looking for, the story of how Eric Kruszewski became a photographer should supply you with plenty of it. Of course, it all starts with a personal desire but, planning, networking, hard work, and even a simple Google search like the eponymic one above, all go into the recipe for success.Photographs © Eric Kruszewski → Read More
Podcast: Photoville 2017
This week, we took our mics and questions to Photoville, the free nine-day photography festival held in in the shadow of the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge. With exhibitions held in re-purposed shipping containers and on fences throughout the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, not only does Photoville offer a variety of incredible photography series, but it integrates seamlessly into its urban home. → Read More
Photography Gearcast: Tilt-Shift Lenses
Canon has recently announced the addition of three new tilt-shift lenses to its lineup, a relatively big deal for a type of lens often considered merely a tool for architecture photography. The truth is that tilt-shift lenses are used in many photographic applications, from landscape to portraiture, and their creative possibilities are limitless. → Read More
Podcast: Accept the Witness—Richard Drew and “The Falling Man”
The title “The Falling Man” has been acknowledged as the name of the photograph of a man falling from the north tower of the World Trade Center during the attacks of September 11, 2001. The image depicts a lone figure falling headfirst against the backdrop of the vertical lines of the twin towers. As an image, it is a striking composition and the casual position of the man’s body bisecting the… → Read More
Podcast: Conflict and Compromise—Ben Lowy and Marvi Lacar
On today’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we continue our exploration of photographic collaboration with photojournalists Ben Lowy and Marvi Lacar. In addition to sharing a vocation, they also share two children and a life together. → Read More
Podcast: Seeing in Sixes with Brooks Jensen and Episode 4 of "Dispatch"
Structure and limitation is the key to the artistic process. This is the idea that opens our conversation with photographer and publisher Brooks Jensen. In addition to his work as a fine-art photographer, Jensen is well recognized as the publisher of LensWork, the beautiful print magazine (and website) about photographs (not cameras!). → Read More
What’s Wrong with My Camera? Part 2
As was discussed in the first part of this two-part article, my camera was producing an overexposed arc through the center of the image frame. Despite ruling out many possible causes by trying the camera with different lenses, settings, and in varying light, I reached the point where I needed to contact the experts at Photo Tech Repair Service to diagnose the problem and let me know if my camera… → Read More
Podcast: Irving Penn
We tried something a little different with this episode of the B&H Photography Podcast. We took three writers from our Explora blog along with us as we visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the much praised photography retrospective, Irving Penn: Centennial. Upon our return we gathered to talk about the exhibit and the influential work of Irving Penn. → Read More
Podcast: Night Photography—From Film into Digital
When you get a chance to speak with an expert, you take advantage. At this year’s OPTIC 2017 Conference, when Lance Keimig and Chris Nicholson passed by our mobile studio, we did just that. Keimig is an author, instructor, and above all, a photographer who specializes in night photography. Well before digital technology made photographing the Milky Way an easy endeavor, Keimig was experimenting… → Read More
Podcast: Why Do It Twice? Visual Engineering, with Steve Giralt
Steve Giralt is an accomplished still life, food, and product photographer and director with a list of advertising clients that includes Harman Kardon, Godiva, BBDO, Starbucks, PepsiCo, Petrossian, and Verizon. → Read More
One Fish, Two Fish, Photos of Me and You Fish
Want to take better fishing photographs? Read our tips for better fishing trophy shots, on B&H Explora! → Read More
Podcast: Road-trippin’ for Fun and Profit and Episode 3 of “Dispatch”
We return to OPTIC 2017 this week for two wonderful conversations with photographers who ply their trade on the road. First, we speak with Jonathan Irish, who, along with his partner, Stefanie Payne, spent 2016 crisscrossing the country in an Airstream trailer on an epic quest to photograph all 59 U.S. National Parks. → Read More
What’s Wrong with My Camera? Part 1
About three months ago, my Nikon D600 started producing images with a narrowly overexposed arc that swept across the image from top to bottom through the center of the frame. → Read More
Podcast: Photographing and Viewing the 2017 Solar Eclipse
On August 21, 2017 there will be a total solar eclipse passing across the United States from the northwest to the southeast. While the path of totality will be in the center of the country, at least 60% obscuration will be seen throughout the U.S. and into Canada and Mexico. This is a historic event and millions of people will be viewing and photographing it. On today’s episode, we will discuss… → Read More