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Profoto Magazine

2012-02-24T11:54:00.000+01:00

Profoto Magazine for Wedding and Portrait Photographers

February 17, 2012 Fredrik Franzén

Een gratis magazine met tutorials, lichtopstellingen en een vergelijking tussen Profoto D1 en handflitsers op lokatie.

The Profoto Advantage

The weekend is just around the corner, and it is the perfect time to sit back, relax and read. If you feel like learning a thing or two while you’re at it, may we suggest that you check out the brand new digital flipbook that we just published?
The flipbook was written with wedding and portrait photographers in mind, but there is something there for everyone who feel like taking their photography to the next level.
The flipbook is free of charge and includes everything from videos and product comparisons to tips and tricks from renowned photographers such as Bambi Cantrell, Marcus Bell, Bobbi Lane and Roméo Balancourt.
Have a nice weekend, and enjoy your reading!

2012-02-23T11:40:00.000+01:00

PROFOTO VIDEO: Mary Ellen Mark on Iconic Images

February 23, 2012 Ron Egatz No Comments

It’s not every day you get to hang out with a living legend of the photographic world and watch her do what she does best. That’s exactly what we were fortunate enough to do when we spent a day in Tompkins Square Park with an icon of documentary photography, Mary Ellen Mark.

Mark likes to return to places she’s shot before, which gives her perspective, she feels. Shooting new subjects in familiar locations, along with people she’s shot before, populate her work with both a continuity and the hallmark of time. While at the park, it was clear dog owners knew her, and had been photographed by the iconic shooter in the past. She knew several of their pets by name.
We also spent a day in her Soho studio discussing photography. When a photographer with Mark’s experience and accolades shares her thoughts on the art, shooters take notice. I had previously written an exhaustive piece on Mark’s career for the Mamiya blog. This time was different.
Not interested in rehashing the past or discussing gear in great detail, Mark was interested in speaking about what makes an iconic image—one that transcends language, borders, and time. She also gave us her thoughts on the state of documentary photography today, and how it has changed over the course of her career. Perhaps most importantly, she tells young shooters interested in becoming documentary photographers about the difficulties of the current marketplace, but stresses what ultimately matters. “If you really want to do it, then you must do it because you’ll never forgive yourself for not doing something you cared about or believed in,” she says.
During our two days with her, Mary Ellen Mark shot a Mamiya 7 II camera with a 55mm and 65mm lens. She used Kodak Tri-X 400 film. Her lighting was provided by a Profoto AcuteB 600 Air and an AcuteB Head. She also used a Profoto Zoom Reflector.
You can see more of Mary Ellen Mark’s work at her site. You can also view this video on the Profoto site, YouTube and Vimeo.

Written by Ron Egatz

The PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver

2012-02-20T12:05:00.000+01:00

De nieuwe Plus III is volledig compatible met de vorige generatie PocketWizards. Een klein overzicht van de meest opvallende eigenschappen:

-USB 2.0 Mini-B Connector (voeding/updates)
- 14.5 beelden per seconden trigger sync
- 500 meter bereik.
- 16 standard kanalen
-16 extra selective Quad-Zone ontspan kanalen.

Voor veel meer informatie kijk op de speciale Pocketwizardsite:

http://plusiii.pocketwizard.com/

Getting to Know the PocketWizard Plus® III with Mark Wallace from PocketWizard on Vimeo.
Gregor Halenda and PocketWizard Plus® III from PocketWizard on Vimeo.

Behind the Scenes: Joe McNally and the PocketWizard Plus® III from PocketWizard on Vimeo.