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Blue Yeti microphones are great for streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos, and online calls. However, to get the highest sound quality, it helps to know the best Yeti microphone settings and practices. This post covers good recording tips and techniques, including...
In honor of Black History Month, we put together a list of 10 black photographers who shaped (and continue to shape) American History. Much like our short list of contemporary artists to watch, this list is in no way...
The Queen of England, The Beatles & Ninja - how beyerdynamic manages to remain a cultural touchstone after nearly 100 years. Companies are obsessed with cracking the code on customer loyalty. They call in consultants, create massive marketing budgets, wring...
Great photographers don't need a lot of expensive equipment to be exceptional. That said, it doesn't hurt. Below find our roundup of 7 famous photographers and their cameras of choice. 1. Annie Leibovitz Known Cameras: too many to list including the...
Platon won't adjust the F stop because he doesn’t want to miss that look in your eye. “Before I shoot, I’m not thinking how to get a good picture,” he says. “I’m thinking what can I learn from this...
As part of our Over Coffee series, we met with Meir Pliskin at the Brooklyn Artisan Bakehouse to discuss Orthodox Jewish wedding photography, building communities, and the instinct to capture.  “At the top of the list, before even having the best...
Not many brands can claim to have changed the history of modern photography. Leica can. Read on to find out what makes the iconic German brand synonymous with adventures in excellent image-making.
We met with lifestyle, wedding, and travel photographer Rachel Leiner at Bluestone Lane in Manhattan to discuss travel, family, and photographing happiness.  At twenty, Rachel Leiner combines the enthusiasm and joyousness of her age with the skill and savvy of...
Summer is coming our way in Brooklyn. Whether we’re porch hanging, dog walking, coat check ignoring, or lemonade drinking - spending time outdoors is a given. However, for the days when it’s too hot to sunbathe, consider one of...
In early 2017, Carole Teller, a retired art teacher, approached Andrew Berman, the director of the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, with a box.  It was gathering dust in her East Village apartment, and contained a personal collection...