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Live Webinar: Perfectly Clear Q&A with Vanelli and Levi Sim

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Perfectly Clear has become our go-to tool for finishing our photographs, and we are excited to show you how you can maximize its power. Vanelli and Levi will be doing live demonstrations and answering your questions. We’ll get in-depth with Perfectly Clear Complete‘s marvelous system for retouching all kinds of photographs from portraits to landscapes to…

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Photography Marketing: The Benefit of Having a Specialty

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There’s a plethora of different types of photographers out there. Some of us shoot corporate work. Others focus on portraiture and weddings. And while being a jack of all trades might sound like it’ll help you get more work, having a specialty is actually more beneficial in the long run. A Back Story When I…

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Mirrorless Camera Maniac: The Wrong ( Or Right) Reason to Buy Mirrorless

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I was out making pictures with three other photographers, yesterday–just a random assortment of friends–and all of us were using mirrorless cameras and that’s the first time I’ve been out with a group and no one had a DSLR. We took a short hike to a waterfall and as we walked everyone remarked once that…

Gear Photography

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 with lots of pictures from lots of different kinds of photographers and they opened my eyes regarding color space, and I thought…

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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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The Traveling Photographer: Planning for a Laptop Ban

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There is a lot of buzz about the “laptop ban,” a general term used to describe a requirement that electronic devices larger than a smartphone be placed in checked bags for flights into the US and UK from certain countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The ban includes laptops, iPads, and camera equipment. Travel…

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Portrait Tips: Consider the Background

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I'm a big believer that the most important thing in the picture should be the people. Many clients want to know where we'll shoot, where is a great background. I'm usually not … [Read More...] about Portrait Tips: Consider the Background

Stories from the Set-CB Friedland’s Sea Caves

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Vanelli travels across the country, talking to some of the top photographers in the field as they share their experiences while shooting on set. You'll soon learn that even season … [Read More...] about Stories from the Set-CB Friedland’s Sea Caves

Shooting and Seeing Art in Automobiles

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I thought I would build on (pun intended) my last article Seeing Art in Architecture. It’s car show season here in the Midwest and shooting them can be quite fun, yet they pose … [Read More...] about Shooting and Seeing Art in Automobiles

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Tutorials

ACDSee Ultimate 10 – How To Get Your Photos Organized With Categories

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How would you describe the subject in this photo?  As a Fox, a Red Fox, or Vulpes vulpes? Baby, pup, or kit? Animal, mammal, canine, vulpine? The answer is all of them, and more! … [Read More...] about ACDSee Ultimate 10 – How To Get Your Photos Organized With Categories

Live Webinar: Perfectly Clear Q&A with Vanelli and Levi Sim

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Perfectly Clear has become our go-to tool for finishing our photographs, and we are excited to show you how you can maximize its power. Vanelli and Levi will be doing … [Read More...] about Live Webinar: Perfectly Clear Q&A with Vanelli and Levi Sim

Create a Gallery Print Template

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Figuring out the proper dimensions of a gallery print can get a little tricky. Here’s how to create a Photoshop  20x16-inch template that will help you understand how to start with … [Read More...] about Create a Gallery Print Template

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Reviews

Gear Review: Ruggard Padded Equipment Wraps!

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Padded and protective wraps have been on the market for more than 10 years now and they're a fantastic and affordable way to add some protection to your gear, especially when you … [Read More...] about Gear Review: Ruggard Padded Equipment Wraps!

Gear Review: Impact Posing Table and Stool Kit

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Classic elements of a portrait studio, the posing stool and posing table will always have a place in any studio. I took a closer look at the Impact Posing Table and Stool Kit. … [Read More...] about Gear Review: Impact Posing Table and Stool Kit

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

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Software

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)

ACDSee for Mac Beta is a Free Download

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ACDSee is a robust photo editor as well as a blazing fast image organizer.  Newer versions of the product have been for Windows machines, but now the company is just about ready to … [Read More...] about ACDSee for Mac Beta is a Free Download

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Business

The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast July 14, 2017

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https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-mind-your-own-business-podcast-photofocus-podcast-july-14-2017 Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don't forget to post a review on … [Read More...] about The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast July 14, 2017

Photography Marketing: Attracting Your Ideal Client

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Every photographer — whether you're a pro of 20 years or a part-timer trying to take the next steps in your career — has an ideal client they want to work with. It could be one of … [Read More...] about Photography Marketing: Attracting Your Ideal Client

Photography Marketing: Making Connections at Photography Conferences

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I just got back from the Out of Chicago Conference, a photography conference devoted to hands-on learning. I've been going since its inception four years ago, and have been a part … [Read More...] about Photography Marketing: Making Connections at Photography Conferences

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History Of 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

History of Photorgraphy: Studio Forefathers Push Photography Forward

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The collodion process in general was fairly inexpensive, which in and of itself helped propel photography forward. It also encouraged the expansion of photo studios. In 1851 there … [Read More...] about History of Photorgraphy: Studio Forefathers Push Photography Forward

History of Photography: The Cabinet Photo

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The carte-de-visite reigned supreme in the public's taste until around 1866. Cartes were great, but rather tiny. Soon, demand for a larger format became more loud. People also … [Read More...] about History of Photography: The Cabinet Photo

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Video

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

DSLR Video Weekly: Why Does Video Look Different than a Photo

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This is article #11 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. Why Does … [Read More...] about DSLR Video Weekly: Why Does Video Look Different than a Photo

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