Nicholas Solis at the FD Brooklyn Studios

Photographer Nicholas Solis recently visited our new location in New York – FD Brooklyn! Bringing series of photoshoots to this location Mr. Solis focused on fitness/lifestyle photography.

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About the stage:

Visit our 3rd location in New York, located in Brooklyn. 5 stages with breathtaking views and lots of natural light for the affordable price are available for booking for as little as 1 hour! Our hourly packages include 3 strobe lights as well as all necessary accommodation for a perfect creative session!

Become Better Photographer: Eyes Wide Shut with David Bergman

This tip shared by photographer David Bergman and AdoramaTV helps anticipate what’s coming into your frame as you shoot pictures, regardless whether you shoot with your right eye or your left eye.

David shares: “Most people tend to press their eye up to the viewfinder and close their other eye especially in bright daylight. It’s nice to block out the light coming in from the outside and focus on the image that you’re shooting. However, I’m gonna recommend that in some situations you should leave your other eye open.”

“It takes a little getting used to and can be disorienting at first but there are a couple of good reasons to do this. The main one being you can see what’s happening outside of your frame if you’re shooting action like sports or even people walking around in Times Square. You’ll be able to see what’s coming and will be prepared to take the picture as soon as the subject enters your frame.

If you’re a portrait shooter there’s another reason to leave both eyes open. When your face is buried behind a big camera you can’t really interact with your subjects. I still like to occasionally bring the camera away from my face and talk but having my other eye open when I shoot creates just a little more connection.”

“As a random aside and just for fun – take your zoom lens and play around with the focal length while looking through the viewfinder with both eyes open at around 70 mm on a full-frame camera, which is about the same focal length as your vision. You’ll get this really trippy 3d effect look! I’m no optometrist but I think it’s because your eyes can’t converge properly on the same subject when only one is looking through the camera lens.”

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*For more information visit AdoramaTV YT page, and of course you can keep up with David on Instagram and Twitter @DavidBergman. LATEST UPDATE: David opened up new IGTV episodes where you can ask him questions live! find out more at http://www.AskDavidBergman.com

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BBP: Studio Strobe Speedlite Synchronicity with David Bergman

Join us in learning about new ways to “empower” your off-camera flash light with photographer David Bergman, AdoramaTV, and a couple of strobes!

David shares: “I’m a really big fan of using speed light flashes off-camera for things like portraiture and event photography. The reason is because they’re small and relatively affordable. For example, in a system like the newest Canon they have radio transmitters built right in and you can control them remotely from the camera without having to access each strobe individually.”

“But if you’ve been using small strobes for a while you’ve probably figured out the one big limitation – power. These things certainly pack some punch for their size but they can’t give you the same amount of light that a studio strobe does.”

“This can be a challenge when shooting outdoors or using something like high speed sync. The only way around it before was to gang up multiple flashes in one light modifier. That works great but gets expensive really quickly! in the past if you want to upgrade to big studio lights but still wanted to mix in your speed lights, there were some challenges getting everything to work together. You couldn’t use TTL for example but more importantly you couldn’t shoot with one dedicated radio system, and you can forget about high-speed sync…

Well I’m happy to say that ‘times they are a-changin’. There are multiple options now to upgrade the studio strobes while mixing in your radio triggered flashes. Profoto makes really nice high-end units that have radio triggering built-in and TTL flash.”

“There are also less expensive options like the new or Orlit Rovelight RT610, which gives you 600 watt seconds of power – about three or four more shots than a speed light. If you already have a Canon or Nikon wireless systems, then this thing is an absolute no-brainer. You can trigger it either with your existing radio transmitter or with another speed transmitter if you don’t have one. But the coolest thing is that you can shoot high-speed sync so you get much more power in that mode than you’ve ever had before.”

*For more information visit AdoramaTV YT page, and of course you can keep up with David on Instagram and Twitter @DavidBergman. LATEST UPDATE: David opened up new IGTV episodes where you can ask him questions live! find out more at http://www.AskDavidBergman.com

Check out our WORKSHOPS in Los Angeles that teach you hands-on how to make great photos!

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BBP: Shoot Through and Reflective Umbrellas with David Bergman

If you’ve just started experimenting with off-camera flash and probably realized you need some light modifiers – this quick tutorial will help! A few tips from our favorite New Yorker – Photographer David Bergman and AdoramaTV.

Diving into the light mechanics of using the flash with the umbrella Mr Bergman explains: “The idea is to make that tiny little flash into a big soft source so that the light is more flattering. The easiest way to start is by using an umbrella. They’re inexpensive and all you need is a standard adapter.”

“So you have a place to slide the umbrella post and mount your flash but now is when you have some decisions to make. There are two ways you can shoot.

The first is called ‘shoot-through’, which literally means you point the flash into the open umbrella and shoot through it so that the light hits your subject.”

“The second is called ‘reflective’ where you point the flash away from your subject. It hits the light into the umbrella and then reflects back onto your subject.”

“Neither method is wrong – they’re just different. Why would you choose one or the other? In general, shoot-though umbrellas will give you a softer light because you can get it in closer to your subject. You don’t have that long metal pole sticking into the frame, so you can really get that light in extremely close, which makes it a very big relative light source. And since it’s so close, you won’t lose much power from your flash, which helps if you’re outdoors and trying to overpower the Sun with a small speed light.”

“With reflective umbrellas you have to keep them further back. You will find that most of them have a silver interior and a black backing. This makes them more efficient than shoot-through and they kick back a lot of light into your subject. They’re really better suited though for a group shot when you need to cover a bigger area.

So which one would you buy? Well it really depends on what you shoot – for single portraits shoot-throughs is the way to go. If you need to light bigger areas then reflective is a good place to start. No matter which one you go with, you’ll find that you’ll collect a few different types and sizes over the years and will hopefully always have access to the right modifier!”

*For more information visit AdoramaTV YT page, and of course you can keep up with David on Instagram and Twitter @DavidBergman. LATEST UPDATE: David opened up new IGTV episodes where you can ask him questions live! find out more at http://www.AskDavidBergman.com

Check out our WORKSHOPS in Los Angeles that teach you hands-on how to make great photos!

Watch the full episode with David Bergman and Adorama TV:

Become Better Photographer: Shoot for the Moon with David Bergman

*For more information visit AdoramaTV YT page, and of course you can keep up with David on Instagram and Twitter @DavidBergman. LATEST UPDATE: David opened up new IGTV episodes where you can ask him questions live! find out more at http://www.AskDavidBergman.com

The mystery of the closest celestial body known to us as the Moon is a capitative subject for the humanity. Capturing that mystery has been a task that inspired many photographers around the world for generations. And many of them faced technical difficulties on getting a decent picture. Today Photographer David Bergman and AdoramaTV will share a few tips to get that breathtaking shot of the Moon.

Mr. Bergman shares: “The first thing you want to do is figure out your composition. While it might be easy enough t take a shot of the moon all by itself, I recommend you frame it with something in the foreground. It’s gives it a sense of place. Even if it’s just a random building or a tree, it will enhance your image significantly.”

“If you do decide to photograph the moon by itself, use the longest lens you can so you can eliminate most of the dark space around the moon. Even better when there is still a little bit of light in the sky so you can have some color around it. If you are shooting tight it’s nice when it’s not a full moon. The side light from the sun will help to bring out the detail on the surface of the moon. You can see all of the craters as well, if it’s lit from the front.”

“Finally shoot on manual exposure because you camera’s meter can easily be fooled by the big areas of light and darkness. The moon is much brighter than you think! A good rule of thumb for guessing exposure is called “Looney 11″ rule. Set your aperture at f11 and then match you shutter speed to your ISO.

For example if you are shoot at a 500th/sec then you want an ISO of 500 at f11. Of course you should adjust to taste from there but it’s a good starting point if you are not using a light meter.”

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Drew James & Jonathan Merced In NYC Astoria 9

About the shoot:

Drew James & Jonathan Merced are choreographers/business owners of JD^GENCY which is an agency based around training and building young aspiring artists in the world of dance. Recently, they filmed their third visual of 2021 around NYC for a mini-movie.

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Choreographers/Business Owners of JD^GENCY:

Drew James: IG @drew_james_24

Jonathan Merced: IG @mr_jonathan_merced

At the location:

FD Studios in New York are proud to offer one of our latest locations/creative spaces – Astoria! Currently offering 10 distinct stages for your artistic needs.

Jade In Stage Pro 1

About the talent:

I’m a digital content creator which is what the shoot was for, to shoot for brands I’m partnered with. I also work in music as a singer/songwriter for other artists. I am an actress on screen as well as in vo/adr.

Jade

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Model: Jade, IG @jadealysse

Photographer: Justin, IG @justins_lens

At the location:

Pro I is a versatile daylight studio featuring big windows, a fire escape, a silver chaise, a modern bathtub, and a stunning overall urban motif. A red access wall is also included in this unique photo studio for rent. The fire escape provides a backdrop for one-of-a-kind city views, and the modern bathtub adds a touch of elegance to any shoot. The wood floors are complimented with a rolling artistic double-sided flat covered with shining sequins on one side and paper tubes on the other. There is also a large emerald textured walls corner and a moving stone-line platform for an additional set up.
Like all FD Photo Studio rentals, Pro I comes with a wide range of included equipment. In addition to that, standard photo backdrops of black, white and grey color, and studio lighting for stills are also included in the hourly rate. Make sure to catch the coolness of this space with your photo and video cameras and book with us NOW.

Kayra Touré In Olympic 5

About the shoot:

My name is Kayra Touré. My manager is Cash who booked your studio, which I did a shoot in. I am a model & content creator.

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Model: Kayra Touré, IG @kay_tourelle

Photographer: @graphikingphotography

Producer: Cash, IG @young_cashing

About the stage:

Stage Olympic 5 also known as a “Metal Garage” stage is a huge metal hangar with car access and dedicated production room, restrooms and MUA tables for rent for photo and filming productions. Find out more about Olympic 5 on our WEBSITE.

Jacq In Hill 7

About the shoot:

This shoot was for my new single which is released on all platforms. We appreciate FD so much for always providing us with the best rooms and service!

Jacq

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Photographer: Patrick Mckenzie

IG: https://www.instagram.com/pmp_photos/

Talent/Recording Artist and Creative Transformational Coach: Jacq or Jacqriot

IG:https://www.instagram.com/jacqriot/

IG:https://www.instagram.com/jacq__wv/

The stage:

Studio Hill 7 also known as a rain-room stage, offers unique experience for photographers to capture images in a wet environment”. Equipped with one of a kind shower system, now you can shoot models in the “rain” against white/black backdrops. For more information visit stage Hill 7 on our website.