Portrait Tips: Using window light
Levi Sim
Using the light from a window is a terrific way to illuminate your subject. It can be the biggest and softest light off all —
REVIEWS
Webinar: Making the cut — practical video editing
On Monday, August 12, 2019 at 4 p.m. ET, join Photofocus for a webinar titled "Making the cut — practical video editing" with guest Abba Shapiro. Learn more >
Godox V1 offers high speed and power in round flash head
For the past couple years, I’ve utilized the Nissin line of flashes — specifically the Di700A and i60A — for my on-camera flash photography. While these can also be used…
Abstract photo art from nature, part two
My photographer friends seemed to enjoy my last post on abstract photo art photography. As my buddy Dave said, “Nice article Bob, reminded me that I need to play more!…
Drobo and Photofocus announce Impact Photo Contest winners
As a part of the 9th annual World Photography Day, Drobo and Photofocus have announced the winners of the annual Impact Photo Contest. The winners were chosen from over 1300…
Six portrait photography tips for beginners
If you’re thinking about getting into portrait photography, then you’ve made a wise choice. Capturing people’s portraits requires some technical skill coupled with an artistic touch.
Great back to school savings on Fuji, Sony and more from B&H
With kids going back to school, B&H Photo Video is celebrating by having some great deals on camera gear and other equipment from Fuji, Sony, Panasonic, Apple and more. We’ve…
Godox V1 offers high speed and power in round flash head
For the past couple years, I’ve utilized the Nissin line of flashes — specifically the Di700A and i60A — for my on-camera flash photography. While these can also be used…
Abstract photo art from nature, part two
My photographer friends seemed to enjoy my last post on abstract photo art photography. As my buddy Dave said, “Nice article Bob, reminded me that I need to play more!…
Drobo and Photofocus announce Impact Photo Contest winners
As a part of the 9th annual World Photography Day, Drobo and Photofocus have announced the winners of the annual Impact Photo Contest. The winners were chosen from over 1300…
Six portrait photography tips for beginners
If you’re thinking about getting into portrait photography, then you’ve made a wise choice. Capturing people’s portraits requires some technical skill coupled with an artistic touch.
Great back to school savings on Fuji, Sony and more from B&H
With kids going back to school, B&H Photo Video is celebrating by having some great deals on camera gear and other equipment from Fuji, Sony, Panasonic, Apple and more. We’ve…
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Godox V1 offers high speed and power in round flash head
Bryan Esler
For the past couple years, I’ve utilized the Nissin line of flashes — specifically the Di700A and i60A — for my on-camera flash photography. While
Six portrait photography tips for beginners
Photofocus Team
If you’re thinking about getting into portrait photography, then you’ve made a wise choice. Capturing people’s portraits requires some technical skill coupled with an artistic touch.
Tutorials
Calibrating your camera’s autofocus system with the Datacolor SpyderLENSCAL
Mike Hagen
Making sure your camera’s autofocus system is properly calibrated can be important for a variety of reasons: Determining if your lens’ AF servo is operating
Using fractal prisms to create other worldly portraits
Julie Powell
I recently did a post on playing with fractal prism filters for the first time, and I seriously could not wait to get my hands
How to use the SpyderCHECKR for accurate and consistent colors
Mike Hagen
As photographers, we spend thousands of dollars on camera gear and lighting equipment. We also take great care to pose the subject and achieve accurate
Podcasts + webinars
Beyond Technique with Kevin Kuster | Photofocus Podcast August 21, 2019
Chamira Young
Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Please, post a review on iTunes. Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers
The Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Don Komarechka | Photofocus Podcast August 9, 2019
Chamira Young
The Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Don Komarechka | Photofocus Podcast August 9, 2019 by Photofocus Welcome to Mind Your Own Business! Today we
Webinar: Making the cut — practical video editing
Kevin Ames
Editing a video helps tell the story. It doesn’t matter what software you use to make your cut. You must know what to do to
Photographer of the Day
Category: Outdoor Photographer: iLovenature Photography Inspiration Photo: ”Golden Glow A Beautiful Nature” Such glorious layers and light in this shot. I really love the light on the sprinklers in the field...
Photographer of the Week
Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. Every month we highlight photographs in the genres of architecture, portrait, outdoor, street and a flex...
Photographer of the Week
Photographer of the Day
Category: Outdoor Photographer: iLovenature Photography Inspiration Photo: ”Golden Glow A Beautiful Nature” Such glorious layers and light in this shot. I really love the light on the sprinklers in the field...
Photographer of the Week
Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. Every month we highlight photographs in the genres of architecture, portrait, outdoor, street and a flex...
Business
Beyond Technique with Kevin Kuster | Photofocus Podcast August 21, 2019
Chamira Young
Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Please, post a review on iTunes. Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers
Learn how to license your photos, with a free Viewbug membership
Photofocus Team
One of the most intimidating things as a new photographer is trying to figure out pricing and usage rights for clients. Licensing is a word
The Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Don Komarechka | Photofocus Podcast August 9, 2019
Chamira Young
The Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Don Komarechka | Photofocus Podcast August 9, 2019 by Photofocus Welcome to Mind Your Own Business! Today we
Video
Hard drive management for creative pros: What’s in a hard drive?
Kevin Ames
We store our digital lives on hard drives for the most part. This series of articles covers everything you want to know about hard drives,
Caging the illusive Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Chris Anson
In this article, I’m going to share with you how I configured my Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K camera using a cage, a monitor and
Finding stock video with visual search
Rich Harrington
More and more, video is becoming a standard for client projects. Photographers, web designers, marketing folks have all released that motion is a great way
