Michael Melford: Qualities of Light and Composition

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National Geographic Photographer Michael Melford presents a two-part talk: 'Hidden Alaska: Bristol Bay and Beyond- Images from his most recent book published by National Geographic', and 'Qualities of Light, Composition, and What's in my bag'. If you want to learn, learn from the best. Michael's brilliant images are always an inspiration, and his explanations of how he got the shots, as well as his practical tips, will help photographers of all levels to improve their own work and aspire to something better.
Michael Melford: Qualities of Light and Composition
www.michaelmelford.com

[@bitchplease1114]

Huge respect to Mr. Melford, such an interesting speech, excellent humor, and obviously, great photos.

[@TheDoubleBee]

I had to pause the video several times to stare at the images in awe. Some of them are mindbogglingly surreal.

[@hottroddinn]

I stumbled upon these videos when I was looking for some tutorial on photography. From then on, I've been on a marathon watching these events videos. They are so inspirational and for someone who loves landscape photography, I think this video is the best of the lot. Thank you so much B&H and for sharing these wonderful presentations with the world!!

[@ro3843]

If you really want to learn photography this is the place to go

[@davidmartin1793]

A true master of his art, don't pass the opportunity to watch this presentation.

[@BandH]

Our pleasure. Glad you enjoy them and thanks for watching.

[@johnc3826]

This was an amazing presentation that is enjoyable on many levels. As a hobbyist photographer, I find the the presentation informative and inspiring. As a person who loves to travel, the presentation reveals many desirable travel destinations. And Mr Melford's delivery is relaxed and fun.

[@stevejones7949]

If this video does not inspire you to grab your camera and travel to a unique location vary early or late in the day...Wow! Michael's work is absolutely incredible and above that he's a very good presenter...Very compassionate and purposeful. Thank you B&H for sharing with us Michael's presentation and all of your informative and inspirational presentations.

[@CrimpingPebbles]

Can’t believe this is 8 years old.. thank you for the awesome info and inspiration!!

[@emicadic]

Michael Melford got in my top 5 photographers I like most when I first saw an interview with him on National Geographic website. Now, again, makes me add him to my short list and start obsessing again about his view on photography and techniques and everything he knows and shares. Thank you Michael Melford!

[@duxbury2002]

Michael is an inspiration! He is easy to understand in a totally over confusing subject! And, great images too.

[@amk1984]

I watched all the B&H seminars here on youtube, and Michael Melford's seminars happen to be the best. I have learned a lot from him, he is a real inspiration. Oh, and I have also stopped whining about my 24-105 lens.

[@donaldbromberg4235]

Breathtaking photos, but more importantly; the environmental message was extremely informative. Thank you Michael Melford.

[@leaningtower73]

Michael is a truly amazing master of photography! Thanks of the excellent presentation. I learned a lot!!

[@garychow6113]

Terrific tute! So much insight. And the presenter - man, what a cool dude. Love the way he speaks. Thank you.

[@Enid2Sacramento]

Great video. Thanks to Mr. Melford and B&H!

[@gregkrazanski]

You add so many informative workshops I can barely keep up. Thanks for making these available!

[@aurasere]

Outstanding masterclass. Hats off to Michael Melford for this superb presentation...

[@lisnagrot]

Absolutely brilliant presentation which had everything in it. Most enjoyable and the time just flew past. The presenter was first rate,very knowledgeable with a good sense of humo. Thank you so much for putting this together and letting us enjoy it for free.

[@superkyr]

I've learned a lot of knowledges and inspiring visuals about photography through this video! Actually, I was hungry and tired, but I just can't stop watching till the end! One of most fantastic photographer I've seen till now! Thank you, Michael Melford and B&H!

[@raminizad4192]

Love his work ,great lecture...Thanks B&H

[@mizfile]

Great presentation, wonderful photos, and a powerful message. Thanks B&H!

[@dyrsten]

Michael Melford is awesome, thank you for this!

[@glenconverse1327]

I really enjoyed your video. Simply amazing photography.....

[@ThePosiview]

This is one of the best B&H videos. He's a cracking and engaging fellow. Good show. Cheers.

[@fatoomgierdien2181]

I just discovered this site...... WOW WOW WOW!!! MUCH appreciated from Cape Town.

[@Reuben1024]

A superb speaker with truly inspirational images; all covered in a very clear and accessible manner, I have watched a number of the B& H event space videos and love them. Keep them coming! - I have rarely if ever not learnt something or been inspired by them.

[@BandH]

@Ian Downey Thank you for watching the B&H Photo KZbin Channel and for your participation. We are very pleased that you derive value from and find our presentations useful and informative.

[@davidcue1]

Thanks for this video. I've learnt loads

[@4toconvert389]

Awesome talk and photos. I am not really a landscape shooter but do shoot one or two occasionally but found this to be an excellent resource. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@ganafrancisco]

really good. Congratulations to a great photographer

[@BandH]

@Reuben1024 Thank you for watching the B&H Photo KZbin Channel and for your participation. We are very pleased that you derive value from and find our presentations useful and informative.

[@lisapalzer2511]

This is such a good video, i really enjoyed it. I will for surely watch again. Thanks so much!!

[@ngbrian1111]

Truly amazing!

[@JPAVANIPAVANICINEMA]

Michael Melford parabéns pelo trabalho ambiental para salvar os Salmões! JPavani Brazil.

[@BandH]

@dyrsten Thank you for watching the B&H Photo KZbin Channel and for your participation. We are very pleased that you derive value from and find our presentations useful and informative.

[@BandH]

@allison northway Thank you for watching the B&H Photo KZbin Channel and for your participation. We are very pleased that you derive value from and find our presentations useful and informative.

[@cha3119]

Great video and I will be tracking this Bristol Bay issue - thanks Michael and B&H. When you look up at the milky way at night and realize how precious our planet is, we have to defend the longevity of the planet.

[@SchottenbauerVideos]

Thanks for the video!

[@danielling792]

Wonderful personal experience in Alaska.

[@BandH]

@gregkrazanski Thank you for watching the B&H Photo KZbin Channel and for your participation. We are very pleased that you derive value from and find our presentations useful and informative.

[@slanigrad]

yes, a lot of knowledge here...these stuff is gold!

[@Sherri._.]

The art in these pictures are amazing, #mygoals

[@mdbasinger]

Very good video. Mr. Melford comes across very unpretentious and seems like a great guy. As well as of course being a wonderful photographer

[@mychalsimmons4177]

That was Amazing

[@nobile3344]

Good, good presentation, Michael. Chapeau, lg helmut (Toscana-Foto-Scout)

[@ThePosiview]

Sweet. Cheers.

[@FARLtD]

Please keep adding more and more B&H :). And do keep posting the audience's questions with text below or make the speaker repeat them. Please and Thank you :)!

[@davidmcmahon7463]

Well done ma auld son, loved it.

[@mtriet85]

Learn from these photographer, national geography veterans. Every single one of them is rock in their own styles. Not a single of them use bokeh technique, yet composition, content and techniques are key for stunning photos.

[@danwoodliefphotography871]

The photo of the Amish girls is amazing. Inspring presentation.

[@Tzadeck]

This guy is the real thing--pay attention!

[@romiemiller2485]

Me too. I'm 72 & wake up 3:00-4:30 every morning. I get a lot done before 8:00.

[@dbalaji07]

Amazing photographer. No wonder he works for Nat geo

[@simonschmitt3189]

Seems like Mike studied quite a bit of geology and biology before becoming a photographer. Good he found his nack fer Geo stories. Very engaging.

[@danTES8011]

Polarizers don't line up light. Surfaces line up the light. The polarizer rejects the light that hasn't been lined up

[@permintcuzzi]

after he mentioned his left arm is longer than his right by 3 inches, i start to feel uneasy whenever he raises or lift his arms.

[@JDMediaTV]

@19:08 Isnt that child labor? Great video tho! very educative.

[@brianminkc]

moral of the story.... even if a dude is goofy looking he might actually know how to take a picture.

[@hatimtim7629]

Nice but it's a sort of frustrating to listen to a photographer who has his own airoplane! I fall in love with simple and "people" photographers. Nice photos though even if I had to stop after I heared about your own airoplane.

[@jerkojie]

Kag Tim He doesn't have his own aeroplane. He has a flying license, so he's a pilot, and can rent a plane. Even so, you can usually charter a small plane AND a pilot for about 100 USD per hour, so in theory you can do the exact same thing. Its not like this guy is flying around in a Learjet shooting out of the windows while he's buzzing on expensive champagne.

[@u2mixer]

+Dennis Skyum Good answer mate. And remember that if people want to take great landscape pictures then they have to go to great landscape locations - Everest and The Grand Canyon aren't in everyone's back gardens. In saying that, I live in the north of England and even though I'm luckily enough to be surrounded by the Lake District, the Yorkshire moors, Wales and Scotland - I still have to make a 300-600 mile round trip for a single days location! It's all about how committed you are to your photography. The great thing about Street and Urban photography is that it IS literally on your doorstep - sweeping landscapes usually are not. Last point. You can hire a plane and pilot for under £100 around here in the UK. Nuff said.

[@Molybdan42]

45:39 Wow, he really have to work on his editing skills...

[@newmanana]

While I enjoy allison's comments.. BHP your contribution is cold and pretty cookie-cutter in nature. Get real please. Thanks

[@shaolin95]

omg b&h where do you find these people??? What a completely clueless comment about polarizers making rainbows disappear. This guy ever used a polarizer? Yes you can rotate it and make the rainbow disappear but can also keep rotating and make it look even more intense.

[@dasheddub]

Polarizers can also make reflections in water much better.

[@BandH]

Our pleasure. Glad you enjoy them and thanks for watching.