Category: Photo Community

Behind The Shot: Using Long Exposures To Create Surreal-Looking Landscapes

 By Sony Alpha Universe

 

Ewa Jermakowicz (@ewajermakowiczphotography) is a landscape and nature photographer specializing in long exposure and low light photography. “Through my photos, I want to show the beauty of our world and inspire people to discover, fall in love with and to protect it,” she says. “I usually travel in my campervan which gives me a lot of flexibility choosing a location and time when I can be there. It is helpful when I need to be at the location long before sunrise and want to stay for sunset or night photography without a need to drive to a hotel or home.” We came across this beautiful long exposure landscape image and connected with her to learn how she created it using her Sony Alpha 7R IV and Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master. Read her story behind the shot below, from the setup to the edit.

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What’s In My Bag: A G Master Lens Kit For Cyberpunk Portraiture

 By Sony Alpha Universe

 

Based between New York and Los Angeles, photographer Ivan Wong (@ivvnwong) of the Alpha Collective loves to create images that elicit a feeling from its viewers. “My work is inspired by the use of light, neo-noir, cyberpunk and other futuristic themes – think Blade Runner, Tron, Devil May Cry, Inception.” Wong creates many styles of photography and other content, and here he focuses on the gear he uses specifically for his portrait work. Keep reading below as he explains each piece of gear you’ll find in his kit and why – plus see the eye-catching futuristic imagery he’s able to create with it.

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Canon Road Trip 2022 In-Studio Experience

 By Ryley Smith

 

The Canon Creator Lab is coming back for another epic trip to Calgary! The Canon Road Trip is a one-of-a-kind experience for you to test out Canon’s newest gear in a brand-new studio environment. Coming to Calgary for two days at Más Studios, you can test drive the EOS R7, R10, R3, R5C, R5, or R6, with an array of RF and EF lenses! Alongside Canon’s product specialists, some of our incredible TCS Staff will also be there to help you make the most of your experience. The Canon Road Trip is the ultimate and most fun way to test the extraordinary Canon EOS R System!

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Todd Korol Landscape Photography in The Great Sandhills

 By Ryley Smith

 

Todd Korol took his Hasselblad X1D II 50C on another adventure, and this time it was to the Great Sandhills of Saskatchewan! In this YouTube video, Todd was going to shoot 4×5 but plans quickly changed thanks to some blustery winds, so he took this opportunity to shoot black and white with his X1D II. Capturing the ever-changing landscape with only one lens, Todd takes us along his incredible journey across the astonishing Canadian dunes! 

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Todd Korol Interview With Steve Speer

 By Ryley Smith

 

After three years of no photography shows, Todd Korol visited his friend, Steve Speer, whose exhibition, 6ix Points of View, is currently on display at 500 Collective. It is truly inspiring to see the love and passion a photographer has for their work, and 6ix Points of View exhibits the stunning work of Steve and his friends whose passion for photography has only grown stronger over the years. Todd’s YouTube interview focuses on Steve’s large format photography, the process and the inspiration behind his work. 

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What’s In My Bag: A Travel & Adventure Creative’s Kit For Photo & Video In Remote Places

 By Sony Alpha Universe

 

Gregg Jaden (@greggjaden_) is a travel and adventure photographer and filmmaker. “I shoot primarily in remote places and landscapes,” he says. “I rely heavily on a lightweight backpack as I carry my pack many miles daily, so I usually pack around 35 lbs. I shoot a combination of prime and zoom lenses. I pack as many as I can bring with my three camera bodies since I never know what to expect or what footage/photos I want to take on my travels.”

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Beyond The Technical: Why This Sports & Portrait Photographer Switched To Sony

 By Sony Alpha Universe

Photo by Matt Hernandez. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/3200-sec., f/4.5, ISO 200

Matt Hernandez (@MattHernandez) is a portrait and sports photographer based in Paducah, Kentucky. A Westcott Top Pro, he’s known for creating dynamic sports images and using light creatively. Matt began his career as a graphic designer and then transitioned to photography. His love of sports, art and graphic design helps him have a unique creative vision, often building composite images that stand out from your average sports portrait. Matt was a Nikon user for much of his photography career, but recently switched to Sony and hasn’t looked back. We sat down with Matt to learn more about why he switched and how the Sony system helps him reach his creative vision.

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