TanGlam In NYC Studio 6

About the brand:

A native New Yorker with an eye for detail, TanGlam Inc.’s founder Kjirsten has been fully dedicated to the sunless industry for over a decade. Her unparalleled ability to tan even the fairest of skin tones quickly gained her a devoted following across New York City and beyond. Having a ‘must-succeed’ mindset paired with an extremely loyal client-base, TanGlam quickly became the number 1 requested spray tan service across the City. Her work has walked the red carpet, been included in top magazines and can be seen in some of the most popular tv shows and movies throughout the world. She firmly believes that a spray tan can be a semi-permanent boost of confidence that enhances one’s natural beauty, effortlessly.

Follow:

Brand: TanGlam Inc.

Website: www.tanglamnyc.com

IG: @tanglamnyc

Photographer: Brandon

Website: http://bgranadfilms.com/

The stage:

Simply described as “Morning light studio with rough exposed wall and metal door” NY Studio 6 is all you need for the vast majority of fashion/lifestyle/beauty photoshoots. Minimalistic and industrial, white and bright stage will give an abundant amount for natural light to play with. Find out more about our new NY Studio 6 “Exposed Block”! ‘s pricing and availability by visiting our website!

Become Better Photographer: Auto ISO 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

Today’s tip shared by AdoramaTV’s favorite – photographer David Bergman is on how to make aperture priority mode more useful – “You probably know that I’m a big proponent of shooting in full manual exposure mode. It gives you total control over your images and doesn’t leave anything to chance in the camera. However there are times when you might want the cameras help just a little bit… for example, in a fast-moving situation where you’re going in and out of extremely different lighting you could ask the camera to make some quick exposure decisions for you. In that case aperture priority is usually the way to go. It’s represent as an A or AV on your camera.”

“Controlling your aperture allows you to decide how wide or narrow you want your depth of field to be. But anytime you give your camera control of your exposure there are consequences. Let’s say you’re shooting outdoors you have your ISO low to keep image quality high. The camera will pick a pretty fast shutter speed, because there’s plenty of light, but once you step inside unless you remember to manually adjust your ISO, your shutter speed could be too slow and you’ll have blurry photos. Nobody wants that! The answer for this problem is a feature called auto ISO.”

“Most modern cameras have it. The beauty of auto ISO is that you can set the maximum ISO and minimum shutter speed the camera is allowed to use, so maybe you set your max ISO at 8000 or whatever you think the highest usable amount is for you particular camera, and your minimum shutter speed at let’s say 250th of a second.”

“Now when you go inside on aperture priority the camera will still lower your shutter speed for the darker situation first, but only until it gets to that set 250th of a second. If it still needs more light it’ll start to raise your ISO at that point, it’s the best of both worlds.”

“At the end of the day I still recommend shooting on manual. But if you don’t want to think and have to move fast you can use aperture priority to let your camera help you out a little bit. But remember to use auto ISO so your camera doesn’t get totally out of control.”

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:

Paige Klingsporn In Stage A

About the shoot:

I am a stylist who works on both editorial projects as well as personal styling. I was both the model and stylist for the shoot.
The studio was great and perfect for my project.

Paige Klingsporn

Follow:

Stylist/Model: Paige Klingsporn, IG @lookbook.bypk

Photographer: Judd Garrison, IG @ju.dd

About the stage:

Stage A is an all white day-light studio that measures up to around 850 square feet. The huge north and east facing windows offer great natural light, and an awesome view of downtown Los Angeles. The space is also equipped with studio lighting and seamless paper backdrops. Take a closer look at Stage A on our WEBSITE.

Become Better Photographer: Backlight Bliss 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

Setting the proper exposure for backlit subjects can be tricky. What does it mean when your subject is backlit? Photographer David Bergman shares his techniques on producing great shots in this setup – “Generally it’s when you have more light hitting your subject from the back than from the front. Sometimes you’re forced into a backlighting situation because you can’t move your subject or yourself, and that’s just where the light is coming from.”

“Other times you might choose to light your subject that way because it just looks cool, and you can really make your images pop. Getting proper exposure on a backlit subject can be a bit tricky. You generally have two options, your first is to meter for the background and let your subject become a silhouette.”

“This works well if you have a nice sky in the back or if your subject is something recognizable, even in shadow. The other option is to expose properly for the front of your subject. In this case I’ll take a spot meter reading on model’s face to get the proper settings. A bright background like the sky will usually be blown out, and you won’t see much separation where her head ends and the background starts. That might be the look you want, however if I turn around and put her against a dark background it’ll accentuate the backlight, giving the image a unique look.”

“Raindrops show up really well when backlit against the dark background. I’ll slow my shutter speed down just a bit, to get some motion as the drops are falling. Now you see we can create a really fun portrait with just a little help from a standard garden hose. So remember whether you find yourself in a backlit situation, or create one yourself, use the light to create unique images that stand out from the background.”

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:

Mahdera Brand In Stage Art 3

About the shoot:

The shoot was to capture some new styles for Mahdera, an online based boutique specializing in sophisticated, quality women’s apparel.

Follow:

Brand: Mahdera

Website: www.mahdera.com

Facebook/IG: @shopmahdera

Model/MUA: Shanease Crit

IG: @-makeup_by_nease

Photographer: Katelynne Wagner

Website: www.khausstuido.com

IG: @katelynne_wagner

At the location:

Stage Art 3
is one of our most popular stages. Featuring shot perfect props such as an elegant white-and-gold chair with a mirror as well as a luxurious bathtub, this stage is always on a high demand. Art 3 now also presents a gorgeous rose wall for your unrivaled, outstanding background setting. Besides, this studio is supplied with a seamless backdrop paper of black,grey and white color and studio lighting found in all of our spaces, promoting it as a very flexible creative space. For pictures and more information about stage Art 3 check out our WEBSITE.

Fabian Jackson In Astoria 10

About the photographer:

My name is Fabian Jackson , owner of Fab Jackson Photography . I am a Brooklyn based freelance photographer that’s up and coming.

Follow:

Photographer: Fabian Jackson, IG @fabjacksonphotography

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.

Become Better Photographer: Auto Focus Modes 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

Like to keep your shot in the autofocus? In this quick tutorial with our favorite New Yorker David Bergman we learn the different autofocus modes and why you pick one over the other.

David explains: “Way back in the days before auto focus cameras, we all had to learn how to use manual focus. It didn’t matter if the subject was stationery or moving fast, the key to making a good image was using you hand and eye coordination and turning the lens and keep the subject in focus every single time you took a picture. Now we have these incredible computers systems built-in to our camera that can do the work of focusing for us. With great power comes great responsibility, we are given two primary ways to set auto focus and there are reasons to use both. It depends on your camera model but in general the first is called AI Servo or continuous, while the other is one shot or single Servo. Continuous is for a subject in motion. You use back button focus like I do, or by pressing the shutter half way auto-focus is on it will constantly be hunting, searching and adjusting focus, to keep your subjects sharp.”

“There are some other settings you can adjust, but in general the camera will focus on whatever is in the middle of your frame. You can take a picture anytime you want even if your subject isn’t in focus at that millisecond, however theses camera’s are so good, that it almost doesn’t matter how fast your subject is moving, your camera will keep the subject in focus.”

“One shot mode on the other hand is for stationery subjects. Once the camera find focus, it locks on tight and doesn’t let go, no matter where you point the lens. Of course you can deactivate and reactivate the autofocus to force the camera to find focus again, but you couldn’t possibly do it that fast now for a moving subject. Stick to continuous for that. ”

“Which one do I use? Well I’m on continuous focus mode almost all of the time. I can always lock focus lifting my finger off the back button. Or if you prefer using the shutter button you can use the AF lock button. Some cameras have a hybrid mode, that tries to switch back and forth between one shot and continuous, but I find it’s too much of a compromise since the camera might not switch fast enough between modes when your subject moves for example.”

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:

Ashley BeLoat In Hill 6

About the shoot:

Our team was inspired by earth tones, exotic moods, and classy sensuality. The Moroccan Room fit our vision perfectly! When we found it had a shower and tub, it was a bonus and automatic call to bring in some swimwear. Throughout all the wardrobe changes we also featured the designs of Lady Daze Fine Jewelry; handmade and hand-metalsmithed pieces with stones from around the world. Together we worked to convey the moods of free-spirited wanderlust while featuring brands that fit this style.

Follow:

Photographer: Kateryna Shkytska, IG @shkytska
Model: Ashley BeLoat, IG @ashleybeloat; IG @lizjmodels; IG @nymmg; IG @modernmusemodels
MUA: Jaycee Beauty, IG @jaycee.beauty
Custom Jewelry: Lady Daze Fine Jewelry, IG @ladydazedinejewelry
Bikinis: For The Love Of Tan Lines, IG @fortheloveoftanlines

About the stage:

Hill 6 Studio is a sleek and elegant daylight studio with Moroccan shower, free-standing bathtub, moving prop wall and lots of day light. Adding up to our beautiful “gloss floor” studio 6 at Hill location is newly installed Moroccan clay textured shower corner with a deck and a standing shoot-through glass.

Become Better Photographer: Extension Tubes 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

In this quick tutorial we are going to explore a simple way to shoot close-up photos, by using an extension tube. New York Photographer David Bergman and AdoramaTV give a few tips to save hundreds of dollars on the gear.

Mr. Bergman shares: “Macro lenses are cool, they allow you to get in really close to your subject, and can open up a whole new photographic world for you. If you can buy a dedicated macro lens that’s great, but they’re pretty expensive, so if you’re not someone who does much close-up photography, then a macro lens might be too much for you.”

“This is where extension tubes can come in really handy. All lenses have a minimum focusing distance. An extension is just a hollow tube with no pieces of glass, that lets you pull your lens further away from the camera body. You can buy extension tubes in many different lengths. The further away the lens, the closer you can focus on your subject, which means you get more magnification.”

“There are generally two types of extension tubes. The cheapest kind are really just a simple tube with no mechanical connections at all. These are fun to play around with, but unless you’re using an old lens with a manual aperture ring, you’re stuck shooting at a wide open aperture. This is because the camera can’t talk to the lens, and make it close down. I’ve even heard of do-it-yourselfers, who have made their own extension tubes out of a toilet paper roll, and it actually works!”

“However if you’d like to have full control over your settings, then get something that’s made for your camera – like this Canon EF25, which has electrical contacts built into it. It’s a bit more expensive, but allows you to change your aperture, and when shooting that close you generally want to be at a small aperture. Depth of field is severely limited, and even at f/22, you’ll find that when you’re focused so close, you’ll still have a really shallow focus area.”

“So why would you prefer a dedicated macro lens if extension tubes are lighter and less expensive. The main reason is, that you do lose some image quality since you’re really using your lens in a way that it wasn’t designed. But it’s a great way to get started with close-up photography, it can open up a creative world like you’ve never seen before.

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: