Creating a dramatic portrait with one light
Photofocus Team
Lighting can be one of the most challenging things to understand as a new photographer. But did you really know that, to get started, you
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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 >
Getting out of your comfort zone is great for creativity
Getting out of your comfort zone is great for creativity. It not only gets the heart pumping but can also get the brain thinking. I have been working with a…
A look at Adobe Capture's latest updates for photographers
Adobe recently added a couple of features to its Adobe Capture app. If you’re not familiar with this Adobe app (I wasn’t) you may want to check it out. The…
On Photography
On Photography: James Nachtwey, 1948-present
“I have been a witness, and these pictures are my testimony. The events I have recorded should not be forgotten and must not be repeated.” – James Nachtwey James Nachtwey…
How to make color prints: Color and the environment
Before you begin to calibrate your monitor and your printer and adjust your images so you can create good prints, it is important to understand how the human eye sees…
What are the most important event photography tips to know?
(Editor’s Note: We welcome this guest post from James Maher. James is a New York event photographer who captures business and corporate events and seminars along with family events.) Whether…
Getting out of your comfort zone is great for creativity
Getting out of your comfort zone is great for creativity. It not only gets the heart pumping but can also get the brain thinking. I have been working with a…
A look at Adobe Capture's latest updates for photographers
Adobe recently added a couple of features to its Adobe Capture app. If you’re not familiar with this Adobe app (I wasn’t) you may want to check it out. The…
On Photography
On Photography: James Nachtwey, 1948-present
“I have been a witness, and these pictures are my testimony. The events I have recorded should not be forgotten and must not be repeated.” – James Nachtwey James Nachtwey…
How to make color prints: Color and the environment
Before you begin to calibrate your monitor and your printer and adjust your images so you can create good prints, it is important to understand how the human eye sees…
What are the most important event photography tips to know?
(Editor’s Note: We welcome this guest post from James Maher. James is a New York event photographer who captures business and corporate events and seminars along with family events.) Whether…
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Getting out of your comfort zone is great for creativity
Julie Powell
Getting out of your comfort zone is great for creativity. It not only gets the heart pumping but can also get the brain thinking. I
You don’t need a fancy studio and all the gear to capture great food photos
Julie Powell
You don’t need a fancy studio and all the gear to capture great food photos. I personally use a converted garage. Sure, I have loads
Celebrate the Holidays
Software
Using Lightroom’s spot healing brush to remove flaws
Bryan Esler
While I was out in New York for PhotoPlus last fall, I was able to visit some friends before the conference. As a part of
Processing art entertainment images
Bob Coates
For the past seven years I’ve been creating artwork from live performances at Sound Bites Grill. There are about 125 images hanging on their “Wall
A look at Adobe Capture’s latest updates for photographers
Lauri Novak
Adobe recently added a couple of features to its Adobe Capture app. If you’re not familiar with this Adobe app (I wasn’t) you may want
Podcasts + webinars
Beyond Technique: Start your year out right with these 29 tips!
Chamira Young
Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level. Today, Skip Cohen and Chamira Young discuss 29
Mind Your Own Business: Vanessa Joy discusses client expectations and relationship building
Chamira Young
Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives. Today, we chat with wedding photographer and educator
InFocus Interview Show: Goal setting with Skip Cohen
Vanelli
My guest has been in the photographic industry his entire adult life. He is a marketing and social media guru who has written numerous books,
Photographer of the Day
Photographer: Pamela Aminou Photo: “Contrast” OK. This is an abstract. It uses architectural components for the basis of the abstract. And it’s a very compelling abstract, so there was no...
Photographer of the Week
Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. To kick off 2020, we got rid of the categories, opening up our Photographer of the...
Photographer of the Week
Photographer of the Day
Photographer: Pamela Aminou Photo: “Contrast” OK. This is an abstract. It uses architectural components for the basis of the abstract. And it’s a very compelling abstract, so there was no...
Photographer of the Week
Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. To kick off 2020, we got rid of the categories, opening up our Photographer of the...
Business
New Year resolutions for creatives | Day 20
Rich Harrington
Get a business degree or a certificate because knowledge is power, and I’m serious here. You can go to a community college or a night
New Year resolutions for creatives | Day 19
Rich Harrington
You need to develop some rules for your business. Simple guidelines that you and if you’ve got employees or team members can follow. I’m going
New Year resolutions for creatives | Day 12
Rich Harrington
Sometimes proof matters. A lot of the tools you work with offer certification programs so you could take a look at software certification. Professional certification
Video
Finding your niche in video
Photofocus Team
(Editor’s Note: We welcome this guest post from Andrew Ford, an award-winning video producer with 20 years of experience. Based out of the Tampa Bay,
Join us at Vlog University (10 free passes)
Rich Harrington
Don’t miss Vlog University. It’s a brand new conference that rolls into Los Angeles in a few weeks. We’ve got 10 free passes to give
Up your video production game with Vlog University
Photofocus Team
Need to increase your video production skills? Be sure to check out Vlog University, with influencer Justine Ezarik (iJustine) for a two-day conference in Los
