Beware of the knockoff
Bryan Esler
A few weeks ago, we were approached by a company that was interested in us reviewing their product. On first glance it seemed completely legit,
REVIEWS
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Sony introduces 61-megapixel a7R IV camera
This morning, Sony introduced its latest camera, the a7R IV. Packing a 35mm full-frame 61-megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor, the camera features 15-stop dynamic range at low sensitivities,…
Enhancing event images taken at dusk
Just last Friday, I was tasked with capturing Movies on Monroe, a series of events hosted by one of my regular clients, Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. The event starts early…
Don't rely on Facebook praise
We all love hearing positive praise, it makes us feel good. There is nothing wrong with that, but it could cause problems if you make decisions based solely on that…
On Photography
On Photography: William Anders, 1933-present
“We came all this way to explore the Moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered the Earth.” -William Anders On Christmas Eve in 2008, Apollo 8 was…
You photographed fireworks – now what?
We all love to get out to try and capture the spectacle of fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday. Sometimes we do better than others. And, sometimes we’ve done…
Sony introduces 61-megapixel a7R IV camera
This morning, Sony introduced its latest camera, the a7R IV. Packing a 35mm full-frame 61-megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor, the camera features 15-stop dynamic range at low sensitivities,…
Enhancing event images taken at dusk
Just last Friday, I was tasked with capturing Movies on Monroe, a series of events hosted by one of my regular clients, Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. The event starts early…
Don't rely on Facebook praise
We all love hearing positive praise, it makes us feel good. There is nothing wrong with that, but it could cause problems if you make decisions based solely on that…
On Photography
On Photography: William Anders, 1933-present
“We came all this way to explore the Moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered the Earth.” -William Anders On Christmas Eve in 2008, Apollo 8 was…
You photographed fireworks – now what?
We all love to get out to try and capture the spectacle of fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday. Sometimes we do better than others. And, sometimes we’ve done…
The latest
The latest
Creating a D.I.Y. lightbox
Julie Powell
Try this fun afternoon project — you just need a sheet of white acrylic (mine is 900mm x 600mm) — but it does not need
Learn how to get started in photography with free classes from Viewbug!
Photofocus Team
If you’re just getting into photography, it can be rather intimidating. What’s ISO? Aperture? Shutter speed? How do I get that really cool blurred background
Tutorials
Sharpen faces, not the skin! The magic of the Threshold slider
Photofocus Team
After working on crafting your image to be the best, just the right amount of sharpening can add the final touch that really makes the image perfect.
How to use Aurora HDR with Luminar
Vanelli
Follow along in the step-by-step tutorial or watch the video. You can download the example files, provided for this tutorial, here. In this tutorial, let’s
How to recover exposure, get rid of noise and stylize an image under 90 seconds
Michèle Grenier
OK, let me be straight. I do sometimes completely screw up my exposure. Here’s what I like to do to fix an image (almost) as
Podcasts + webinars
Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Reid Callanan | Photofocus Podcast July 12, 2019
Chamira Young
In this episode, Skip Cohen and Chamira Young chat with Reid Callanan about the importance of photography education.
The InFocus Interview Show Special Edition with Roberto Valenzuela | Photofocus Podcast July 5, 2019
Vanelli
In this special edition episode, Photographer, Educator, Author and a Canon Explorer of Light, Roberto Valenzuela shares his tips on Lighting to Communicate.
How to maximize your time and value at a photography conference
Vanelli
Skip Cohen has been an active participant in the professional side of photography since joining Hasselblad USA in 1987 as president. He severed as a
Photographer of the Day
Category: Portrait Photographer: Jeff Goldberg Photo: "Looking Glass (3)" This portrait from Jeff Goldberg earns him POTD kudos for its striking content. The multiple mirrors give us different portraits all...
Photographer of the Week
Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. Every month we highlight photographs in the genres of architecture, portrait, outdoor, street and a flex...
Photographer of the Week
Photographer of the Day
Category: Portrait Photographer: Jeff Goldberg Photo: "Looking Glass (3)" This portrait from Jeff Goldberg earns him POTD kudos for its striking content. The multiple mirrors give us different portraits all...
Photographer of the Week
Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. Every month we highlight photographs in the genres of architecture, portrait, outdoor, street and a flex...
Business
Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Reid Callanan | Photofocus Podcast July 12, 2019
Chamira Young
In this episode, Skip Cohen and Chamira Young chat with Reid Callanan about the importance of photography education.
Enhance your business with free classes from Viewbug!
Bryan Esler
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re new to a photography business, there’s a lot to keep in mind. I remember when I first started
That time my dream client quickly became my worst nightmare
Erin Holmstead
I used to think that a certain local boutique was my ideal client, so the day they posted on Instagram that they were looking for
Video
Hard drive management for creative pros: What’s in a hard drive?
Kevin Ames
We store our digital lives on hard drives for the most part. This series of articles covers everything you want to know about hard drives,
Caging the illusive Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Chris Anson
In this article, I’m going to share with you how I configured my Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K camera using a cage, a monitor and
Finding stock video with visual search
Rich Harrington
More and more, video is becoming a standard for client projects. Photographers, web designers, marketing folks have all released that motion is a great way
