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Architecture Interiors — The Broad Stage
The Traveling Photographer: Returning to the U.S. After Traveling Abroad
Photographer of the Day: Michael Hutchinson
Quick Trick in Adobe Lightroom to help find Sensor "Spots"
Product Review: Haida 150 Series Insert Filter and Holder System
Photography Marketing: Uploading Finished Images to Instagram
Seeing and Composition in Photography
Photographer of the Week: August 14 ~ 18, 2017
Lightroom Live: Wedding Workflow With Lisa Robinson 8/28
Sunday Comics: Body Image

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Architecture Interiors — The Broad Stage

The Traveling Photographer: Returning to the U.S. After Traveling Abroad

Photographer of the Day: Michael Hutchinson

Quick Trick in Adobe Lightroom to help find Sensor "Spots"

Product Review: Haida 150 Series Insert Filter and Holder System

Photography Marketing: Uploading Finished Images to Instagram

Photographer of the Week: August 14 ~ 18, 2017

Lightroom Live: Wedding Workflow With Lisa Robinson 8/28

Levi Sim 08/20/2017 0

You gotta join us live for our next Lightroom Live, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune in live, you can be entered to win excellent prizes to help you in your work. (Note: MUST BE TUNED IN LIVE TO WIN). We’ll be giving away a copy…

Photography Marketing: Uploading Finished Images to Instagram

Bryan Esler 08/21/2017 0

I’m often asked how to further utilize Instagram as a photographer. And while using applicable hashtags and giving a location to your images is great, sometimes the simplest of techniques is overlooked. That is, uploading photos taken with your camera to Instagram, instead of just photos on your iPhone. That’s not to say that images…

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Architecture Interiors — The Broad Stage

Lee Varis 08/22/2017 0

Creating Panorama Scenes in Photoshop I did an exterior shoot for the Broad Stage back in 2011 (see the blog post here) and the next assignment was to document the interior for use on their website and in printed promotional materials. Besides its use in school programs the swank 500 seat theater is available for…

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Quick Trick in Adobe Lightroom to help find Sensor “Spots”

David J. Crewe 08/21/2017 0

Tell me if this has ever happened to you. You’ve been on the road for a while, changing your lenses out over and over, and then came across the most perfect sunset landscape setting ever. So you take the most epic shot of this moment and head home to edit and share! Well, once you…

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Moving into 360-Degree Cameras

Nick Minore 06/05/2017 0

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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Product Review: Haida 150 Series Insert Filter and Holder System

Jason Hahn 08/21/2017 0

Over the past couple of years, there has been a wave of super wide-angle telephoto lenses released on the market. Ideal for huge landscapes, vast night skies, or anything your wide-angle imagination conjures up. They offer big views, exceptional sharpness, and a whole realm of creative possibilities. My personal favorite is the Tamron 15-30mm, but,…

Gear Reviews

The Traveling Photographer: Returning to the U.S. After Traveling Abroad

Susan Kanfer 08/22/2017 2

If you are returning home to the US after a trip abroad, take notice! Under certain circumstances, you may be charged a duty on your photography gear if you are unable to prove … [Read More...] about The Traveling Photographer: Returning to the U.S. After Traveling Abroad

Seeing and Composition in Photography

Lauri Novak 08/21/2017 8

Recently someone commented on one of my images: “I wish I had your eye for composition.” My reply: composition can be learned. Art classes in high school and college helped me … [Read More...] about Seeing and Composition in Photography

Photographer of the Week: August 14 ~ 18, 2017

Kevin Ames 08/20/2017 0

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 14 ~ 18, 2017

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Quick Trick in Adobe Lightroom to help find Sensor “Spots”

David J. Crewe 08/21/2017 0

Tell me if this has ever happened to you. You've been on the road for a while, changing your lenses out over and over, and then came across the most perfect sunset landscape … [Read More...] about Quick Trick in Adobe Lightroom to help find Sensor “Spots”

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

Levi Sim 07/27/2017 0

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?

Levi Sim 07/21/2017 4

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?

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Photography Marketing: Expanding Your Services for More Marketability

Bryan Esler 08/14/2017 0

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 … [Read More...] about Photography Marketing: Expanding Your Services for More Marketability

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

Chamira Young 08/11/2017 0

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

Bryan Esler 08/07/2017 3

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

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History of Photography: Muybridge and Marey

Lisa Robinson 08/06/2017 1

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

Lisa Robinson 07/23/2017 1

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

Lisa Robinson 07/16/2017 0

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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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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