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Take a Photo From Drab to Fab in 10 Minutes with Aurora

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In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you how you can take a photo from your archives and make it look great in all of ten minutes with Aurora. This tutorial is perfect for those who are just starting out with Aurora. Feel free to grab your own nature photo to follow along. Note: I’m on…

Tutorials

Strategies to Avoid Oversharing on Social Media

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I recently recorded a class for LinkedIn Learning about social media.  Here is an excerpt that discusses some hard lessons learned when it comes to sharing on social media.  Sit back and watch if you have a few minutes.  I hope it helps you get more from your social media efforts and lets you avoid…

Business

History of Photography: Henry Peach Robinson

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Last time, we talked about how Rejlander pushed the envelope with the conventional view of photography as art (thus far). There was another, slightly younger, contemporary of Rejlander’s named Henry Peach Robinson to whom we also owe credit to for pushing the art of photography along as well. Robinson, a portrait photographer in the mid-1850’s,…

Photography

Aerial 360˚ Photos Workflow

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Image credit – Jag_cz on Adobe Stock. These two videos are from my new class over at LinkedIn Learning… I’ll share with you in a six-part article the entire part of the course about aerial panoramic images.  You can see the series here as it’s released on Photofocus or watch the whole class here. Merging…

Adobe Software

QOTW: How many lenses do you shoot with?

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image by monticellllo and Adobe Stock We’d like to know more about you and your photography habits.  This helps us better create content to help you. We’d like to know how many lenses do you actually use on a regular basis (not how many are collecting dust on a shelf).  What’s your shooting style, travel light or…

Opinion

Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Take Advantage Of Silent Shutter

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Many DSLR’s have a Quiet Mode. One way this is done is by separating the sound of the shutter from the slap of the mirror. When you press the shutter button the mirror flips up and the shutter is fired, exposing the image. But then the mirror doesn’t flip down until you remove your finger from…

Gear Photography

Photo

Photographer of the Day: Karl Hassel

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Category: Wildlife Photographer: Karl Hassel "Field Rage!!" Photographing wildlife requires a lot of patience, and more often than not, we may still not get the shots we … [Read More...] about Photographer of the Day: Karl Hassel

How to Deliver Helpful Photo Critiques Full of Valuable Insights

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It's been fun selecting the street photography photographer of the day the last few months at Photofocus. It has also taught me much, making me think about the qualities of the … [Read More...] about How to Deliver Helpful Photo Critiques Full of Valuable Insights

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Tutorials

Processing Jupiter in Adobe Photoshop

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Using the images taken by NASA's Juno probe, learn how to process your very own composite of Jupiter in Adobe Photoshop. This tutorial explores combining several channels, using … [Read More...] about Processing Jupiter in Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom Live: Wildlife & Nature with Jason Hahn

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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 … [Read More...] about Lightroom Live: Wildlife & Nature with Jason Hahn

City Life Creativity with Aurora HDR 2018

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One of the things that's always intrigued me about HDR photography is the effects you're able to generate outside of your typical HDR imagery. In checking out the new Aurora HDR … [Read More...] about City Life Creativity with Aurora HDR 2018

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Reviews

The Traveling Photographer: Seeing Things

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Before leaving on a photography trip I always read a photography book that gets my creative juices flowing and my eyes and mind ready for new and exciting challenges. Joel … [Read More...] about The Traveling Photographer: Seeing Things

First Impressions of the New Aurora HDR 2018 for Windows

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Until recently, I’ve felt a little left out when it comes to the Macphun line of photo editing and effects software. I’m a Windows guy, a sometimes lonely place to be in the oft … [Read More...] about First Impressions of the New Aurora HDR 2018 for Windows

A First Look at ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2018

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Whether you’re looking for a robust alternative to Adobe or you’ve already made the switch, ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate should be a strong consideration.  The complete tool offers … [Read More...] about A First Look at ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2018

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Software

Aerial 360˚ Photos Workflow

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Image credit – Jag_cz on Adobe Stock. These two videos are from my new class over at LinkedIn Learning... I'll share with you in a six-part article the entire part of the course … [Read More...] about Aerial 360˚ Photos Workflow

How do I fix an image that’s too dark in Lightroom?

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Note: If the video doesn’t show up at first, please reload the page. How do I fix an image that's too dark? from Lightroom: Tips and Quick Fixes by Richard Harrington How do I … [Read More...] about How do I fix an image that’s too dark in Lightroom?

Merging Tough Drone Panoramic Photos in Photoshop

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Image credit – Jag_cz on Adobe Stock. These two videos are from my new class over at LinkedIn Learning... I'll share with you in a six-part article the entire part of the course … [Read More...] about Merging Tough Drone Panoramic Photos in Photoshop

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Business

Photography Marketing: How To Ruin Your Networking Life

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Networking is one skill I practice almost as much as photography, and I'm glad Bryan is letting me share his column this week. Networking is the most important thing you could do … [Read More...] about Photography Marketing: How To Ruin Your Networking Life

Photography Marketing: Developing Your Unique Selling Proposition

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As photographers, we often find ourselves not marketing ourselves to potential clients, but rather to fellow photographers. We do this without knowing it, by boasting about some of … [Read More...] about Photography Marketing: Developing Your Unique Selling Proposition

The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast September 8, 2017

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https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-mind-your-own-business-podcast-photofocus-podcast-september-8-2017 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 September 8, 2017

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History Of Photography

Remembering 9/11

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Sixteen years ago, today, the unthinkable happened. Terrorists turned passenger filled airliners into flying bombs they used to attack the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and destroy … [Read More...] about Remembering 9/11

History of Photography: Oscar Rejlander

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The battle for photography's place in the fine art world is a road that is long and seemingly never ending at times, even today. In the 1800's especially, photography struggled for … [Read More...] about History of Photography: Oscar Rejlander

History of Photography: Is Photography Art?

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Is photography art? This seemingly simple question is anything but. Since the earliest days of photography, critics and photographers themselves have questioned if it's purely a … [Read More...] about History of Photography: Is Photography Art?

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Video

DSLR Video Weekly: The Impact of Light and Motion on Focus

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This is article #18 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. Once you … [Read More...] about DSLR Video Weekly: The Impact of Light and Motion on Focus

DSLR Video Weekly: The Exposure Triangle

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This is article #17 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. Once you … [Read More...] about DSLR Video Weekly: The Exposure Triangle

DSLR Video Weekly: Exposure and Focus

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This is article #16 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. Once you … [Read More...] about DSLR Video Weekly: Exposure and Focus

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