Articles on: photo & video

  Photo Week 2016 has just kicked off, and in the first hour alone, we have already taken away so much valuable information. Brandon Stanton, founder of Humans of New York, just had his In Focus talk, and it was an amazing way to launch this event.

Photographer Mike Karas witnessed and photographed an incredible moment in time. A bride and groom experiencing a jaw-droppingly beautiful sunset on the edge of a cliff in Yosemite Valley.

[caption id="attachment_31054" align="alignnone" width="881"] Photo: Angela & Evan Photography[/caption] Being a second shooter for a professional wedding photographer is a wonderful way to learn the business, gain experience, but it's also a huge responsibility. In most cases photographers looking to hire are bringing someone else aboard because they find more coverage is needed than they are able to provide solo.

  [caption id="attachment_27859" align="alignnone" width="722"] Photo by Steve Hansen[/caption] Just like a chef needs a great pair of knives, a food photographer needs a solid camera and a good lens (or two). But here's the thing: while spending $6,000 on the Nikon D5 or Canon 1D Mark II will get you great food photos, you can also get great food photos with an entry level camera with the right lens.