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Become Better Photographer with David Bergman: Hand It To Me

May 2, 2022

In today's tip we will learn a very nifty technique that you can apply in any situation no matter what equipment you'll have "at hand". Photographer David Bergman and AdoramaTV share a quick way to test your camera's parameters before the shoot. Mr. Bergman shares: "There are a lot of settings...

Become Better Photographer: Background Shutter Drag with David Bergman

February 14, 2022

Today's tip is about balancing foreground and background while shooting with a flash indoor. Photographer David Bergman from AdoramaTV will share his technique to overcome the problem of a dark background overpowered by the flash. Mr. Bergman explains: "The first step is to take full control by going into manual mode on your...

Become Better Photographer: Inverse Square Law with David Bergman

February 1, 2022

The Inverse Square Law can sound really confusing but has practical implications for all kinds of photography. David Bergman from AdoramaTV explains its best practices in hands-on examples further below. "The inverse square law tells you how quickly light falls off the further away it is from whatever you're shooting. You might think that as...

BBP: In the Spotlight with David Bergman

January 20, 2022

This quick tip will 'share some light' on exposure settings when shooting a concert...

BBP: Two Bodies are Better Than One with David Bergman

January 14, 2022

What are the advantages of shooting with two camera bodies? Does the advantage of its convenience overweigh the burden of the high expense? Why would you ever do that and how do you manage those? Photographer David Bergman shares his experience while on the road with Bon Jovi. "Concerts, like many other live...

Become Better Photographer: Monopod Mastery with David Bergman

January 12, 2022

One of very nifty equipment pieces that every photographer should have is the monopod - easy to transport, light and convenient. Surprisingly, many photographers use it for incorrect reasons. Photographer David Bergman from AdoramaTV explains the correct application of the monopod. David Bergman explains: "The most common use of the monopod...

Become Better Photographer: Eyes Wide Shut with David Bergman

January 10, 2022

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...

BBP: Studio Strobe Speedlite Synchronicity with David Bergman

January 7, 2022

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...

BBP: Shoot Through and Reflective Umbrellas with David Bergman

January 5, 2022

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...