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2022.09.23
How Do You Convey The Essence Of A Person In A Photo? Get Portrait Inspiration From Photographers Who Do.
Get ready for your next portrait shoot and check out these amazing photographers whose portraits tell a story in a single frame on Instagram.
2022.09.22
What’s In My Bag: 2 Zooms & A Prime For On-Location Portrait Shoots
A portable reflector, power banks, a speedlight – see everything Sony Artisan Miguel Quiles packs in his bag when heading out for a portrait shoot.
2022.09.22
The Precision Institute Wins Create Action Grant
The nonprofit assists neurodiverse adults, impacted by autism and other developmental disabilities, overcome barriers to employment.
2022.09.22
Behind The Shot: The Making Of A Double Exposure To Capture Wedding Day Emotion
How elopement photographer and Alpha Collective member Henry Tieu created an image to encapsulate all the feelings of the couple's an adventure elopement.
Photo by Henry Tieu. Sony Alpha 7 IV. Sony 35mm f/1.4 G Master & Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/640-sec., f/2, ISO 250
2022.09.21
Create Action & Josephine Herrick Project: Amplifying Voices Through Photography
Learn more about Create Action Grant Winner Josephine Herrick Project and their mission to amplify underrepresented voices through photography.
2022.09.20
Beyond The Technical: Why This Sports & Portrait Photographer Switched To Sony
Sports and portrait photographer Matt Hernandez explains why he switched from Nikon to the Sony Alpha 1 to never miss focus again.
Photo by Matt Hernandez. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/3200-sec., f/4.5, ISO 200
2022.09.20
Creative Street Portraits With The Camera That's Always With You
Can't use your big camera? No problem. How this photographer and filmmaker used a smartphone at the Oculus in New York City for a unique portrait session.
Photo by Tristan Zhou. Sony Xperia 1 IV. 1/400-sec., f/2.3, ISO 100
2022.09.19
What’s In My Bag: A Two-Zoom, Lightweight, Alpha APS-C Adventure Kit
See why this conservation photographer & videographer favors an APS-C camera and a pair of lightweight zooms for her solo expeditions in the wild.
2022.09.16
Get Your Head In The Game & Check Out These Sports Photographers On Instagram
Cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis & more sports are kicking off this time of year – see the photographers who are taking epic images of it all.
Photo by Matt Hernandez. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/2000-sec., f/5, ISO 100
2022.09.13
How This Pro Sets Up The Camera For Bird Photography
Professional photographer, educator and Sony Artisan Matt Kloskowski breaks down his camera settings for bird photography.
Photo by Matt Kloskowski. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 600mm f/4 G Master. 1/3200-sec., f/5.6, ISO 2500
2022.09.14
Using Leading Lines & A Wide-Angle Lens To Capture A High-Fashion Look
See how Sony Artisan Mike Colón created this stunning image during a fashion designer’s campaign shoot.
Photo by Mike Colón. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/100-sec., f/2.8, ISO 400
2022.08.30
Photo Fundamentals: Astro Exposure Basics Explained
How do you set your camera for a properly exposed astro image? Stan Moniz of the Alpha Collective answers this question with some basic tips.
Photo by Stan Moniz. Sony Alpha 7S. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 20-secs., f/2.2, ISO 6400

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