Join us in Sacramento CA (at the Mckay Photography Gallery) on January 6th at 6pm for a chat about all things photography - tips, travel stories and more. RSVP using the form below.McKay Gallery/Classroom: 11344 Coloma Rd Suite 346 Gold River, CA 95670
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I am collecting your favorite photo from 2015 for the 2nd annual slide show. Last year's slide show.Directions-
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A chat with Susan Michal on her fantastic flower photos- getting all the setup, detail and tips for beginning flower photographers and the excellent charity her work is supporting. https://youtu.be/o9DKZLjB2wASupport the Operation Smile and Receive a beautiful limited edition flower print: http://www.susanmichalfineart.com/giving-back/See more of Susan's work
Sharp Shots!! Those that participated in the High Key challenge really made some excellent photos. We picked the winners and honorable mentions on our weekly live show at 6pm EST wednesday night. This week's challenge - Colorful! Post your images on Instagram and tag them #PRTV_colorful- more info at PRTVFollow Toby on Instagram | Follow Christina on Instagram
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbeYvPT0v4w♦♦ Link to ALL items mentioned ♦♦Bryan Peterson: http://geni.us/bpetersonSpeedlighters Book: http://geni.us/speedlightersVivian Maier: http://geni.us/vivmaierPicture Perfect Practice: http://geni.us/pictureperfectRecommended Prime LensesCanon 50mm f/1.8 STM: http://geni.us/canon50mmSTMNikon 35mm f/1.8: http://geni.us/Nikon35mmMicro 4/3: http://bhpho.to/220jHrtSony E-mount: http://geni.us/Sony35mmf1pt8Sony FE Mount: http://geni.us/sony35f2pt8Lightroom for Beginners: http://photorec.tv/shopFollow Christina---Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinabernales/Twitter: https://twitter.com/christinabernls
We have put together 12 lists of recommended holiday gifts for the photographer in your life. Today's list is gifts for the gadget loving photographer. Check back each day for the next list.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp2IIoYY2Kk♦♦ Link to ALL items mentioned:TriggerTrap: http://bhpho.to/1J2rBF8USB Battery: http://amzn.to/1OZ3wDJThinkTank Cable Management: http://bhpho.to/1RKkokfRoll-up Organizer: http://amzn.to/1OZ3J9OOlympus Air - http://bhpho.to/1lBiqXt
We have put together 12 lists of recommended holiday gifts for the photographer in your life. Today's list is gifts for the adventure or travel photographer. Check back each day for the next list.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc0CyfnDUM4Mindshift Gear FirstLight 20LJoby SLR Zoom: I do suggest you buy the ball head too unless you have one you can borrow from a different tripod. Joby Ball Head Abisko Lite Trousers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGKi-7jOl-4 We bring you the week’s photography news, Instagram challenge winner, informative discussions and we answer your photography questions. This week I get to open my BIGGEST present from Christina, Twitter wants to be Instagram, Samsung and Nikon are NOT in bed together?? and I promise we won’t waste your time with idle chit chat unless you pay us! Sponsors:
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Lumoid!http://lumoid.com/photorectv Show Notes: We will be on Tony and Chelsea Live- 5pm EST DEC 10! Tune InWant to know the gear we use to make our live show happen? All linked on my recommended gear page here. http://www.theverge.com/2015/12/6/9853870/canon-digital-ae-1-film-slr-camerahttp://photorumors.com/2015/12/03/samsung-denies-rumors-about-nikon-buying-its-nx-technology/Samsung Rumors that NX1 and NX500 replacement will happen in januaryIF YOU ARE USING LIQUIFY, HOLD OFF YOUR ADOBE CC PHOTOSHOP UPGRADEHandevision announces five new full frame e mount lensesTwitter offering uncropped photos SONY INKS DEAL TO ACQUIRE TOSHIBA’S IMAGE SENSOR BUSINESS, FACILITIESGET UP TO $100,000 PER YEAR DOING ANSEL ADAMS’ JOB FOR THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICEPhotographers Still Boycotting Time’s Contract; Time Defends It as ‘Fair and Equitable’Update on the Canon USA vs Grey Market Retailers Legal ActionManfrotto launches bright and compact Lykos LED lighting panelshttp://mashable.com/2015/12/03/bellingham-police-internet-exchange/http://www.photopills.com/blog/get-ready-shoot-last-great-meteor-shower-2015-geminids Watch the After Show (Patreon Only)
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The beautiful antique cognac Brixton Camera/Laptop Messenger Bag from ONA is designed to hold your DSLR with three lenses, a 13" laptop, and accessories. In addition, there's a rear open slip-pocket that's large enough for a 10" tablet. Movable interior dividers allow you to configure the bag to accommodate your gear. Dual front accessory pockets fit small, quick-access items such as lens caps, batteries, and a smartphone.Buy from B&H Photo $439 Shop all Ona Products from Ona
Hand-woven from Peruvian wool and featuring full-grain Argentinian cowhide, the charcoal Baby Alpaca Wool Camera Strap from Cecilia Gallery features a wide 1.5" neck to comfortably hold a DSLR with an attached lens on adjustable black leather strap ends. Attaching to the side camera lugs, the durable strap ends are comprised of a triple layer build and are rated for a 250 pound resistance, allowing this strap to accommodate bigger and heavier lenses. This 52" long designer strap features Zamac hardware, which is a zinc-alloy held to higher industry standards.Buy from B&H Photo $90
The Money Maker Two-Camera Harness by HoldFast Gear is made of chestnut English Bridle leather and holds two cameras comfortably at your hips. The straps of the harness lie in an "X" pattern across your back for added support. The Speed Clutch mechanism allows the camera to slide along the harness to eye level easily.Buy from B&H Photo $215
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The KB Covers' Photoshop & Lightroom Keyboard Covers for MacBook, Air & Pro (Unibody, Black Keys) is a durable, ultra-thin silicone keyboard cover with custom editing buttons for a default keyboard layout in Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Lightroom. The cover allows you to improve your workflow by spending more time working on your project and less time memorizing the program shortcut keys.Buy from B&H Photo or direct from KBCovers.com
Create advanced triggering setups all from your smartphone or tablet with this Triggertrap Mobile Kit, Triggertrap allows users to quickly and easily connect their cameras to their smart phones or tables and via the FREE triggertrap app offers a variety of different sensor triggering options, such as sound and vibration, time lapse modes, HDR imaging capabilities, and standard cable release settings.Buy from B&H Photo $37
The Roma Camera Insert and Bag Organizer from Ona is a unique approach to organizing and carrying your gear. It fits inside many of today's medium-sized non-camera style bags. Designed to hold your DSLR with a lens and a few accessories like batteries, it's also made with five exterior pockets that will hold everything from pens, cell phone, wallet and passport.Buy from B&H Photo $69
Spend any sum of money for a gift certificate to print products at Adoramapix and the photographer in your life will be happy - it is special to have your own photos on the wall and a gift certificate can be a big nudge in that direction. We love the quality, consistency and diversity of products at Adoramapix.Buy from Adoramapix $10-150
Store your small camera accessories or smaller Micro 4/3 camera systems in the Field Pouch from Peak Design. Further organize your gear by utilizing the interior slip pockets and take advantage of the attachment point for Peak Design's Capture Clip. Keep your pouch in your bigger bag, or use the seatbelt style belt loops to wear on your belt. You can also attach the pouch to any Peak Design strap (sold separately) turning it into a lightweight sling bag. The felt padding provides light protection from everyday use, while the weather-resistant waxed 500D Kodra shell helps safeguard your gear from a sudden change in weather.Buy from B&H Photo
Photographers can always use more space and this two pack of FAST cards from Lexar will satisfy nicely. Fast enough to handle higher bit rate 4K and nicelyBuy from B&H Photo $74.75
Ultralight but ultra useful - the Gorillapod is a Flexible joint tripod you can wrap around fences, tree branches, etc. This allows you to carry an extremely small tripod capable of any height you want- I recommend buying with the small ball head as this does give you additional flexibility in setup and use.Buy from B&H Photo
The Westcott 40.5" 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector is versatile in the field and in the studio, providing shadow-lightening detail in your subject, using available, or studio lighting. It starts out as a translucent white disc -- perfect for softening direct sun, or lights without diffusion. Use the removable, reversible zippered slipcover to reflect light into shadow areas of your subject. Your choice of color -- silver, gold, white, black mix -- will be determined by the lighting conditions, and your personal preference.Buy from B&H Photo $39.90
We have put together 12 lists of recommended holiday gifts for the photographer in your life. Today's list is gifts under $150. Check back each day for the next list.https://youtu.be/gp85r4Cv4uw
Extremely comfortable, form fitting and adds a bit of security to the gripBuy from B&H Photo $65.00
Really tiny cubes (about the size of a GoPro Session) that allows you to produce a constant beam of light or use as a flash/strobe. Adjust the settings via the app or manual control on the light and waterproof to 100'Preorder from B&H Photo $79.99
Almost every manufacturer offers a prime lens under $150. If the photographer in your life doesn't have a prime lens this is a great gift that can help them get more creative and explore low light photography in a way not possible with slower kit lenses.Buy your prime lens from B&H Photo
A one year subscription to Lightroom and Photoshop is always a useful present- this always updated package provides all the software and power a photographer needs to post process their images.Buy Direct / Download Card from B&H Photo
Keep your photos safe and backed up - external storage is cheap! We love these smaller, travel friendly drives or the larger 4TB desktop drive- all for under $150
WD 2TB Elements Portable Hard Drive $76.99
WD 4TB Elements External Desktop Hard Disk Drive $109.99
If you got a friend who's not super serious about photography but still enjoy taking pictures or casually taking pictures, the Fujifilm instax cameras are a great choice. The Instax 210 is great for general photography and includes a close-up attachment.Buy from B&H Photo $72.85
we travel often and the very portable MeFoto BackPacker Travel tripod has done everywhere with. Folding down to just 12.6" and weighing only 2.2lbs - small enough to be tossed into all of our camera bags. I first reviewed this tripod in 2013 and despite my rough handling- and an unfortunate canoe incident where it spent 3 days under water - it continues to work well!
Buy from B&H Photo $144.99 We will be back tomorrow with our next gift list and for the next 11 days! Stay tuned.
A fantastic group of delicious food photos were submitted for this weeks challenge. Next week's challenge - High Key! Post your images on Instagram and tag them #PRTV_highkey- more info at PRTV
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This week we share rumors of Nikon buying Samsung and the two combine to create a killer full frame mirrorless camera. I come clean with my purse contents and Christina shows you how to make a beautiful wall gallery.Updated video coming soon!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpc5waNXka0
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Pentax FF with sony sensor coming in SpringPhase One releases Capture One Pro 9 Storm chasing to photograph portraits with crazy weather Rumor - Nikon Acquired Samsung's Mirrorless TechNikon Will Increase Lens Prices in Europe up to 30% Come January 1st, 2016Atmosphere Aerosol Is Instant Fog for PhotographersSamsung Confirms It Will Kill off Its Camera Business in the UKSamsung Rumors that NX1 and NX500 replacement will happen in januaryFinally! Instagram Is Testing Multi-Account SupportCanon Tried to Buy Sigma and Was Rejected: ReportR.I.P. Holga: The Hit Toy Camera Comes to an EndNew Tech Hopes to Predict Vivid Sunsets Before They HappenDxO ONE gets 1/20,000sec top shutter speed and better handling via firmware version 1.2Nikon issues D750 and D4s firmware updates, optimizes D750 VR with compatible lensesPhotoshop CC 2015 update and Fuse CC (Preview) now availableNikon Acquired Samsung’s Mirrorless Tech: Report
Get Ready to Shoot the Last Great Meteor Shower in 2015: The Geminids
This weeks challenge #PRTV_Food, winners posted after the show.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBiOJCrak88The first part in a series of videos and one of our most requested video topics in the last year - how do I use my flash. 
You know the popup flash on your camera? (like the image to the right) We don’t recommend using it as the flash being direct and right over the lens creates harsh lighting. While a soft light from a window or daylight would be preferable owning an external flash also called a speedlight - same name, sounds cooler is best. 
Recommended Features
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Taking photos
How does ETTL work?
ETTL works like echolocation but with light. The flash sends a pre flash out to measure the required amount of light needed to expose a photo. In the same second after that test the actual flash happens within the same shutter press exposing the subject correctly.Sometimes when you let the camera decide the exposure, it doesn’t always get it quite right and the same can happen when you use a speedlight - that’s why you have flash exposure compensation. As easy way to adjust the power of the flash up or down relative to what the camera thinks is appropriate for your scene and subject. Now what if, because it does, the metering is off and the photo is wrong?Just like exposure compensation while shooting in aperture priority you can do the same with ETTL. If you get an overexposed image adjust flash exposure compensation down and turn it up if scene is underexposed. You can either do this in camera or manually on the back of the flash by hitting the center button and raising the exposure. Practical shooting with a flash
Now with portrait shooting in mind having the flash straight at the subject creates flat, boring, light. As a start for portraits indoors we’d like to have a bit of depth and we can do that by turning the flash around, 135 degrees around and 45 degrees up. It seems counter intuitive but by firing the flash over our shoulder it will hit a wall or ceiling and bounce back for a larger light source. As you can see below, shooting in ETTL 0 was a bit flat. You can adjust it by stops just like in AV mode to raise the power to a proper exposure as in ETTL +1. 
Gear OptionsWe are using a Canon 600RT but are happy to recommend the extremely similar Yongnuo 600RT Canon 600RT, available via B&H and AmazonYongnuo 600RT, available via B&H and AmazonAs for other options check out our article on Yongnuo FlashesEneloop Batteries - http://www.amzn.com/B00JHKSMJU/?tag=ptrv_roy-20
