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This year, many photographers won’t be able to head to the countryside to shoot gorgeous winter landscapes. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t hit the
Photography is a powerful storytelling tool in itself. But there’s one more thing you can do to give your work more impactful: share what’s happening
In today’s digital age, it has become common for photographers to venture into creating videos as content creators. As with photography, color grading is also
Serif, the company behind Affinity Photo, has announced that it has renewed the 90-day free trials for creatives. The company originally offered this promotion at
I adore using curves and using curves layers in Adobe Photoshop. I think I use that one tool more than any other! It’s quick and
If you have keyframed multiple layers in After Effects and need to change the duration of the animated segments, you can use the stretch keyframes
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Most of us have to stay at home much more than we used to. But as creative photographers, we can use this time to learn new genres of photography. These are my first experiments with macro photography. Keeping expenses low I wanted something simple. I have minimal equipment and wanted
Motion in photography typically evokes concepts like energy, activity and restlessness. That makes it a powerful visual cue for portraying the frenetic energy of the world’s biggest and busiest cities. However, Munich-based landscape photographer and visual artist Roland Krämer was also recently inspired by motion in a unique and unexpected
There’s some great deals this week from our friends over at B&H, including savings on gear from Sony, Vello, Bolt and more! Below are a few of our favorites; click here to check out all the deals. Sony savings Sony Alpha a6000 with 16-50mm and 55-210mm lenses and accessory kit
Workshops — remember those? Hopefully, we’ll get back to having in-person workshops this year. As you peruse the interwebs for options here are a few things to think about. How many of us have paid for and attended a workshop we thought was going to be fantastic and just what
Not long ago, I wrote about running out of SSD storage and how I added more for under $125. After all, you can never have too much storage, right? Especially fast storage. It worked great at first, then began to go south. This article continues my quest to add blazing fast
This week, we’re bringing you two great webinars, as a part of the Photofocus Community! If you haven’t joined us yet, be sure to click over and start sharing your favorite photos, interact with other photographers and check out some of our freebies. Tuesday, January 19, 2020: The Photographer Show
Can’t shoot in a studio or don’t feel comfortable about heading out in the streets to shoot portraits? If you have a backyard shed or a garage, you can set up a makeshift studio there instead and take advantage of the gorgeous natural light. To give you some ideas and
Nostalgia is a major creative driver and source of inspiration for many photographers, especially today. As travel restrictions due to the pandemic continue, many of us are compelled to look back at some of our most memorable and scenic travels. I’m sure that some of you will feel this even
I recently shared an article about why I want a studio outside of my home. In that article, I talk about how I have spent the entire year of 2020 shooting out of my living room. The living room that I turned into a studio. Whether it was portrait sessions or
The simple and clean look of minimalist photography is a great way to emphasize your subjects, regardless of the genre you’re shooting. It also creates a lot of breathing room around your subject, which is effective in communicating themes like isolation and solitude. This is made possible by using negative
This year, many photographers won’t be able to head to the countryside to shoot gorgeous winter landscapes. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t hit the streets to document the beauty of cities blanketed in snow. It will definitely be challenging to take photos while trying not to freeze out there.
Photography is a powerful storytelling tool in itself. But there’s one more thing you can do to give your work more impactful: share what’s happening behind the scenes. As we can see from most photographer-YouTubers, it’s a great tool for connecting with your audience and bringing extra value to what
In today’s digital age, it has become common for photographers to venture into creating videos as content creators. As with photography, color grading is also a major component of the video workflow. If you’ve just started, chances are, you’ve already taken on the hard road to learning the craft and
Serif, the company behind Affinity Photo, has announced that it has renewed the 90-day free trials for creatives. The company originally offered this promotion at the start of Covid-19, and this marks a renewal of the company’s pledge. The company writes on its website: “For almost a year now, the
Most of us have to stay at home much more than we used to. But as creative photographers, we can use this time to learn new genres of photography. These are my first experiments with macro photography. Keeping expenses low I wanted something simple. I have minimal equipment and wanted
Motion in photography typically evokes concepts like energy, activity and restlessness. That makes it a powerful visual cue for portraying the frenetic energy of the world’s biggest and busiest cities. However, Munich-based landscape photographer and visual artist Roland Krämer was also recently inspired by motion in a unique and unexpected
There’s some great deals this week from our friends over at B&H, including savings on gear from Sony, Vello, Bolt and more! Below are a few of our favorites; click here to check out all the deals. Sony savings Sony Alpha a6000 with 16-50mm and 55-210mm lenses and accessory kit
Workshops — remember those? Hopefully, we’ll get back to having in-person workshops this year. As you peruse the interwebs for options here are a few things to think about. How many of us have paid for and attended a workshop we thought was going to be fantastic and just what
Not long ago, I wrote about running out of SSD storage and how I added more for under $125. After all, you can never have too much storage, right? Especially fast storage. It worked great at first, then began to go south. This article continues my quest to add blazing fast
This week, we’re bringing you two great webinars, as a part of the Photofocus Community! If you haven’t joined us yet, be sure to click over and start sharing your favorite photos, interact with other photographers and check out some of our freebies. Tuesday, January 19, 2020: The Photographer Show
