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Don’t forget to remove the copyright watermark

Vanelli 10/17/2018 0

A good friend sent me an image of a book she saw at a local store. The book featured pages filled with cute Adobe Stock images of children. How did I know they were from Adobe Stock? The book’s designer forgot to remove the Adobe Stock watermark! Here’s how to avoid this costly and embarrassing…

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October 26: Join Photofocus and Lume Cube for a New York City photowalk

Levi Sim 10/19/2018 0

We’re photowalking in New York City! Come join us for this FREE event, as we help one another make great pictures and have a fun time. We’ll start in Times Square and see some of the iconic places within walking distance. Plus, we’ll have trial units from Lume Cube along to help us make pictures…

Photography Shooting

Quick Tip: Lock your panels and workspace in Photoshop CC 2019

Bryan Esler 10/18/2018 0

In the newest update of Photoshop CC 2019 (version 20.0.0), Adobe has made it easy to lock your panels so you can avoid accidentally dragging them off the interface. To do this, go to Window, Workspace, Lock Workspace. This locks your panels and the placement of them, but you can still resize them. Note that…

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Quick Tip: Make sure your watermark strikes a balance between showcasing and protecting your work

Vanelli 10/11/2018 0

A quick tip on how to strikes a balance between showcasing and protecting your work with a watermark.

Opinion

Vanguard Alta Access 33X the perfect companion for event shooters

Bryan Esler 10/01/2018 0

I’ll be honest — I have a ton of camera bags. All different sizes for all different purposes. I’ve got three shoulder bags, three backpacks and one roller bag. But recently, one bag fit the bill so much that I was able to cut the amount of bags I use in half! The Vanguard Alta…

Gear Photography

Portrait Tips: Retouching must be invisible

Levi Sim 10/17/2018 0

Retouching portraits. This is an important subject and I'll tackle it with you in pieces. You've had a good session with your subject and now you can utilize your computer to … [Read More...] about Portrait Tips: Retouching must be invisible

Beyond Technique Podcast with Jeremy Horner | Photofocus Podcast October 17, 2018

Chamira Young 10/17/2018 0

https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/beyond-technique-podcast-with-jeremy-horner-photofocus-podcast-october-17-2018 Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Please, post a review on … [Read More...] about Beyond Technique Podcast with Jeremy Horner | Photofocus Podcast October 17, 2018

15 creative fall photography ideas

Bryan Esler 10/12/2018 0

Will fall in full swing, and the leaves starting to change, now's a good of time as any to get out and photograph the changing season! Fall provides some great opportunities for … [Read More...] about 15 creative fall photography ideas

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Live Webinar: Perfecting Portrait Retouching with Kristina Sherk, Friday, October 19, 2018

Levi Sim 10/16/2018 0

We're excited to have world-class photographer and retoucher Kristina Sherk in this webinar to help you step up your retouching. She'll help us understand the principles behind … [Read More...] about Live Webinar: Perfecting Portrait Retouching with Kristina Sherk, Friday, October 19, 2018

Refining a hue/saturation adjustment layer with the on image tool in Photoshop

Rich Harrington 10/10/2018 2

Most users don't take advantage of the hue saturation and adjustment because it seems a bit limited. That's because, by default it applies changes everywhere. Now, of course, you … [Read More...] about Refining a hue/saturation adjustment layer with the on image tool in Photoshop

Organizing multiple shoots from one memory card

Vanelli 10/09/2018 2

Typically, it’s best to dedicate a memory card to one shoot. After the session, you import your images into your computer, rename them, add a few keywords, then format the card — … [Read More...] about Organizing multiple shoots from one memory card

In-depth: Luxli’s Timpani LED ultra versatile luminaire

Kevin Ames 10/14/2018 0

The Timpani LED light from Luxli is the deep bass kettledrum of portable AC or battery powered lighting. This multi-talented instrument brings much more to the photographic game … [Read More...] about In-depth: Luxli’s Timpani LED ultra versatile luminaire

A better drone photographer – Using Lutify LUTs with DJI DNG RAW files in Capture One Pro 11

Chris Anson 10/11/2018 0

In this article, I'm going to show you how I use Lutify LUTs in Capture One Pro 11 (CO 11). These LUTs will work in any software that supports LUTs like Affinity Photo, Luminar … [Read More...] about A better drone photographer – Using Lutify LUTs with DJI DNG RAW files in Capture One Pro 11

Enthusiast’s Guide: How to use Photoshop’s image stacks to remove people from a scene

Kevin Ames 10/10/2018 0

(Editor's note: Photofocus is proud to add Rocky Nook as a vibrant contributor for our readers. Rocky Nook is a small — seven-person independent publishing company. Their … [Read More...] about Enthusiast’s Guide: How to use Photoshop’s image stacks to remove people from a scene

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Quick Tip: Lock your panels and workspace in Photoshop CC 2019

Bryan Esler 10/18/2018 0

In the newest update of Photoshop CC 2019 (version 20.0.0), Adobe has made it easy to lock your panels so you can avoid accidentally dragging them off the interface. To do this, go … [Read More...] about Quick Tip: Lock your panels and workspace in Photoshop CC 2019

Adobe gives a sneak peek of upcoming technologies at MAX Conference

Bryan Esler 10/18/2018 0

On Tuesday, Adobe gave a sneak peek to attendees of the Adobe MAX Conference, of upcoming technologies that may or may not make it into future versions of Creative Cloud … [Read More...] about Adobe gives a sneak peek of upcoming technologies at MAX Conference

Exclusive: The state of Lightroom, and what’s next

Bryan Esler 10/18/2018 2

At this week's Adobe MAX Conference, Adobe again announced updates for its line of photo management and editing tools — Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic. And while the two tools … [Read More...] about Exclusive: The state of Lightroom, and what’s next

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Photography Marketing: Now’s the time to prep your plan for 2019

Bryan Esler 10/15/2018 0

It's October. And while it's not the end of the year yet, many companies are already seriously thinking about and making plans for 2019. Most companies start their budget process … [Read More...] about Photography Marketing: Now’s the time to prep your plan for 2019

Photography Marketing: Getting ready for your next conference

Bryan Esler 10/08/2018 0

October is full of different conference opportunities for me, so as I start to take care of the usual client communication (not to mention deciding what to pack), there are a few … [Read More...] about Photography Marketing: Getting ready for your next conference

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Mind Your Own Business Podcast with David Scruggs and Jill Smith | Photofocus Podcast October 12, 2018

Chamira Young 10/12/2018 0

Today we chat with wedding photographers David Scruggs and Jill Smith about several things that define a photographer as a professional so that you not only rarely miss those important moments in a subject’s life, but NEVER compromise on the quality of an image.

The InFocus Interview Show with Kaylee Greer | Photofocus Podcast September 28, 2018

Vanelli 09/28/2018 0

Special guest Pet Photographer Kaylee Greer talks about her new show and gives tips on pet photography.

Beyond Technique Podcast with Christian Vizl | Photofocus Podcast September 19, 2018

Chamira Young 09/19/2018 0

Today we chat with award-winning underwater photographer Christian Vizl. We discuss the role of conversation in his underwater work, and how having a higher purpose can drive your photography business forward.

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How to Create a Storyboard for a Video or Photo Shoot

Rich Harrington 09/26/2018 0

A storyboard is a great way to plan your next photo or video shoot. It creates a roadmap that helps everyone on the crew, as well as the client, know what you’re trying to … [Read More...] about How to Create a Storyboard for a Video or Photo Shoot

Get Inspired by Color Grading Using Stock Photos and Video

Rich Harrington 09/22/2018 0

Sometimes you wake up in the morning, and it's hard to find inspiration. Other times it's just easy to fall into the same old ruts and continue to go the same way time after time. … [Read More...] about Get Inspired by Color Grading Using Stock Photos and Video

How to avoid Intellectual Property when shooting video for stock

Kevin Ames 09/20/2018 0

Intellectual property? What is intellectual property and how/why does it matter in videos for stock? These are top-of-mind issues that all videographers want to be well aware of … [Read More...] about How to avoid Intellectual Property when shooting video for stock

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