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How I Calibrated My Monitor for the First Time

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For years, I was uncertain of how to approach monitor calibration. I was trusting of my iMac 5K‘s screen, and knew that it got me (what I thought were) pretty good results. But after reading more and more about the benefits of calibration, I decided to bite the bullet, going with the Datacolor Spyder5ELITE+. Why…

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Photography Marketing: Expanding Your Services for More Marketability

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Last month I discussed the benefits of choosing a photography specialty. And while locking yourself into a few photography genres can ultimately help you direct your energy to a specific client base, it doesn’t mean you can’t expand. Recently, I made the decision to expand my service offerings, specifically into video production. For the past…

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Portrait Tips: Run Away & Zoom-In

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You’ve got to try this technique for your portraits and you’ll find a great impact on your compositions. Zooming-in makes stuff appear closer, and so we usually use it for things that are far away that we can’t get closer to, like football players playing a game, or far-off wildlife. But in this case, you…

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Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Hallelujah! Lr Update Includes Picture Styles For Lumix

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Update: I’ve changed the title of this article for those who are jumping to conclusions without reading the body. Lightroom has always supported RAW files for Lumix cameras as well as lens profile corrections. That’s not what this is about. Read on.   Three years ago I dove into the mirrorless world and started shooting…

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Moving into 360-Degree Cameras

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Camera technology is constantly changing and it’s about to the point where we’re wondering. . . What do we want next? We have ultra-high megapixel digital cameras like the Canon 5Ds R and the Pentax 645z medium format camera, amazing low light cameras like the Sony A7s Mark II, great action sports and underwater cameras…

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Gear Review: Vanguard Veo Discover 42 Backpack

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I’ve long been a fan of Vanguard’s bag offerings, as I’m the owner of The Heralder 38 messenger bag as well as The Heralder 46 backpack. Both have long offered me suitable room for my Nikon DSLR body and lenses. But when I switched to a Panasonic mirrorless system earlier this year, I knew I…

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Photographer of the Week: August 7 ~ 11, 2017

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Every Monday through Friday, Photofocus curators present a great picture in the categories of Travel, Beauty, Outdoor, Sports, and Street. The photographer's work earns its creator … [Read More...] about Photographer of the Week: August 7 ~ 11, 2017

Living & Loving Color Calibration

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Editor's Note: A special thanks to our partner Datacolor for helping us to bring more information about color calibration to you. Check out the links at the end of the article for … [Read More...] about Living & Loving Color Calibration

5 Tips for a Second Shooter

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There are many factors to consider in deciding if you should be a second shooter for another photographer at an event. Here’s how to avoid damaging a friendship or a business … [Read More...] about 5 Tips for a Second Shooter

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Tutorials

Tech Corner: Photographing the 2017 Total Eclipse

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(Editor's note: Photofocus author Steve Inglima premieres his Tech Corner column by explaining how to choose the right focal length lens to photograph this month's eclipse along … [Read More...] about Tech Corner: Photographing the 2017 Total Eclipse

Creating a Timelapse in Lightroom: Part One

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I've long been interested in capturing stop-motion, through timelapses on my camera. With my recent move to mirrorless, I thought there was no better time to try out some new … [Read More...] about Creating a Timelapse in Lightroom: Part One

Using a Lightroom Preset in Photoshop…What???

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How cool is this! As fellow Photofocus author Levi Sim and I prepared for a Webinar on how we use Perfectly Clear, we stumbled upon a neat trick--using a Lightroom Preset in … [Read More...] about Using a Lightroom Preset in Photoshop…What???

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Reviews

Gear Review: Impact 5-in-1 Reflector with Handles

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(Editor's note: Levi shows how to fold circular, triangular and oblong reflectors in this tutorial.) After a camera and a good tripod, I'd say a 5-in-1 reflector is a must have … [Read More...] about Gear Review: Impact 5-in-1 Reflector with Handles

Review: Ruggard Navigator 75 DSLR Shoulder Bag

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What's in a bag? It's possible to say that your bag, (when pertaining to photo and video), can make or break your shoot. Like most photographers and videographers out there, … [Read More...] about Review: Ruggard Navigator 75 DSLR Shoulder Bag

Cinetics Lynx Motion Control System Review

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Those who know me, know i've been a Timelapse fanatic since the first time I got to hang out with Michael Shainblum in San Diego about 4 years ago. I've been even more addicted to … [Read More...] about Cinetics Lynx Motion Control System Review

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Software

Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Hallelujah! Lr Update Includes Picture Styles For Lumix

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Update: I've changed the title of this article for those who are jumping to conclusions without reading the body. Lightroom has always supported RAW files for Lumix cameras as well … [Read More...] about Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Hallelujah! Lr Update Includes Picture Styles For Lumix

What Color Space Should You Use?

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I spent some time with friends in Rochester, New York last week at a conference at Kodak Alaris. These friends have worked in the imaging industry for a long time and they deal … [Read More...] about What Color Space Should You Use?

Athentech Unveils Two New Version of Perfectly Clear (Including a Free Version)

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NOTE: Athentech, the makers of Perfectly Clear help support Photofocus.  The company also works closely with Photofocus as many of its new features and presets are designed by … [Read More...] about Athentech Unveils Two New Version of Perfectly Clear (Including a Free Version)

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Business

The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast August 11, 2017

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https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-mind-your-own-business-podcast-photofocus-podcast-august-11-2017 Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Please post a review on … [Read More...] about The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast August 11, 2017

Photography Marketing: The Recipe for a Successful Photography Blog

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Blogging can be an important part of any photographer's business. It's a marketing tool that, if updated regularly with relevant content, can make you more professional in your … [Read More...] about Photography Marketing: The Recipe for a Successful Photography Blog

Photography Marketing: Take Your Website to the People

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I've talked about ways to design and develop a great online photography portfolio. Regardless of the platform you choose, one thing reigns true — your website should be catered to … [Read More...] about Photography Marketing: Take Your Website to the People

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History Of Photography

History of Photography: Muybridge and Marey

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Between the 1850's and 1880's two men, Eadweard Muybridge and Etienne-Jules Marey both were using photography to further the study of locomotion (or movement) of humans and … [Read More...] about History of Photography: Muybridge and Marey

History of Photography: Stereoscopic Photography

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Stereostopic photography is yet another blip in the history of photography where the photograph was still working to find its' true identity. It's based on binocular vision, which … [Read More...] about History of Photography: Stereoscopic Photography

History of Photography: Retouching & Enlarging Makes Waves

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In today's world, it's hard to wrap our heads around a time when retouching and enlarging photos wasn't not only accepted, but expected! However, as photography was in its infancy, … [Read More...] about History of Photography: Retouching & Enlarging Makes Waves

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Gear Review: Impact Compact Fluorescent Kit 2

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When it comes to shooting video or still images with constant lights, compact fluorescent lights, (CFLs), give you one of the best lighting options when your project is on a … [Read More...] about Gear Review: Impact Compact Fluorescent Kit 2

DSLR Video Weekly: Recording Audio in Camera

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This is article #14 in the DSLR Video Weekly series.  If you'd like the whole thing in one shot, check out the book Creating DSLR Video: From Snapshots to Great Shots. Adjusting … [Read More...] about DSLR Video Weekly: Recording Audio in Camera

DSLR Video Weekly: Choosing the Right Shooting Mode for Video

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This is article #13 in the DSLR Video Weekly series.  If you'd like the whole thing in one shot, check out the book Creating DSLR Video: From Snapshots to Great Shots. Choosing a … [Read More...] about DSLR Video Weekly: Choosing the Right Shooting Mode for Video

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