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“Printing” to a JPEG file in Lightroom Classic

Tim Grey 05/29/2019 1

The Print module in Lightroom Classic is obviously designed to help you produce prints of your photographic images. But as you’ll see in this quick lesson, you can also “print” to a JPEG image, so that any print layout you design can be shared as a digital image. Want more tips like this? Check out…

The Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Sarah Petty | Photofocus Podcast June 14, 2019

Chamira Young 06/14/2019 0

The Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Sarah Petty | Photofocus Podcast June 14, 2019 by Photofocus In this episode, Skip Cohen and Chamira Young chat with photographer and marketing expert Sarah Petty about the biggest (and most common!) print order-killing mistakes so many photographers make! Get the show here or get it on iTunes…

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Portrait Tips: Photographing a magazine cover

Levi Sim 06/19/2019 0

When you make pictures for a client, you’ve got to keep in mind what their final use will be. In fact, you’ve got to quiz them carefully about what the final uses may include. This is especially true when you work with a magazine. Get the layout When you work with a magazine you must…

Photography Shooting

Taking Accent AI 2.0 out for a spin

Scott Wyden Kivowitz 06/18/2019 0

I have a client who buys distressed properties around New Jersey. They either fix them up and rent them, or they flip the properties. So I decided to use some of the recent photographs I made for my client to take Skylum’s new Accent AI 2.0 filter out for a spin. To do so, I…

Skylum Software

Finding creativity

Photofocus Team 06/16/2019 1

(Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Frank Doorhof, who introduces himself.) “I think this is one of the most heard problems in my workshops, ‘How do I find creativity?’” -Frank Doorhof But before we get into this, let me introduce myself. My name is Frank Doorhof, a fashion/celebrity photographer based in the Netherlands…

Opinion

Olympus releases 2x teleconverter, firmware and software updates

Bryan Esler 06/19/2019 0

Early this morning, Olympus announced availability and additional details of its MC-20 teleconverter. The company also released a new 3.0 firmware for its OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera, as well as a 1.1 firmware for the recently-released E-M1X camera. MC-20 Teleconverter Originally announced earlier this year, the MC-20 is Olympus’ latest entry into the teleconverter…

Gear Photography

2019-06-19 Photofocus Rocky Nook Enthusiasts Composition Color

The Enthusiast’s Guide to Composition: Create with color

Photofocus Team 06/19/2019 0

Thanks to our partner, Rocky Nook, for this chapter on creating with color from "The Enthusiast's Guide to Composition." This title and many and more books for photographers are … [Read More...]

Split lighting for a dramatic portrait

Vanelli 06/18/2019 0

Split light isn’t one of the most flattering light patterns but it is one of the most dramatic ones. Here’s how to use just one light, placed in the right position, to create a … [Read More...]

Working with reptiles and small critters

Julie Powell 06/18/2019 2

I recently did a photoshoot with some reptiles and small critters. All were Australian animals, but I am pretty sure most reptiles are similar around the world. I have done this … [Read More...]

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Rotating crop orientation in Lightroom Classic

Tim Grey 05/22/2019 1

When cropping photos in Lightroom Classic, typically you would retain a horizontal crop for a horizontal image, and a vertical crop for a vertical image. But as you'll learn in … [Read More...]

Color label mismatches in Lightroom Classic

Tim Grey 05/19/2019 0

Believe it or not, different software applications (such as Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Bridge) use different definitions for the color labels you might apply to the metadata … [Read More...]

Quick keyword switch with the Painter tool in Lightroom Classic

Tim Grey 05/15/2019 0

The "cute" Painter tool in Lightroom Classic enables you to quickly apply metadata to specific photos while browsing multiple images in the grid view display. In this quick video, … [Read More...]

Summer photography fun with kids: Treasure hunt

Julie Powell 06/12/2019 0

Let's go on a treasure hunt Here is a new take on an old theme, a Treasure Hunt. I used to love these as a kid. So did my kids. And I am betting today's kids will too. Now, let's … [Read More...]

Summer photography fun with kids: Water balloons

Julie Powell 06/03/2019 0

Have you ever considered water balloons as a type of child-friendly extreme sport? When you bring some photographic elements into it, it can be. This one is perhaps not for the … [Read More...]

Summer photography fun with kids: Skittles

Julie Powell 05/23/2019 0

Looking for some fun photographic ideas for kids this summer? Try melting some Skittles. This is a little more involved than it looks on the surface, but loads of fun for kids of … [Read More...]

Having fun with the Canon IVY Cliq+ camera and printer

Mike Hagen 06/11/2019 0

Photography should be fun. That's one of the reasons why I wanted to test out this new Canon IVY Cliq+ camera that is also a printer. Both my daughter and I put it through its … [Read More...]

Lensbaby Edge 35 provides creativity, sharpness in a small footprint

Levi Sim 06/10/2019 0

Lensbaby lenses are to photography what Tesla motors is to the car industry. They make tools that make you stop and reconsider the relationship between creativity and your … [Read More...]

Autel Evo drone – How easy is it to fly?

Chris Anson 06/04/2019 1

In this article, I'm going to share with you how the Autel Evo flies. In addition to myself, I had two friends of mine with little or no drone flying experience test fly the drone … [Read More...]

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Single image HDR: The sundae technique

Michèle Grenier 06/17/2019 0

If you're just like me, you don't walk around your photoshoots with a tripod and don't (or can't) take multiple images to create a bracketed HDR. Well, good news my friends, we … [Read More...]

Featured articles for the week of 6/9-15, 2019 on Photofocus. The Weekly Wrap-Up

The Weekly Wrap-Up: June 9-15, 2019

Kevin Ames 06/15/2019 0

It's been a great week here on Photofocus. Here's a review of some of our posts. A camera/printer combo fun package from Canon is reviewed by Mike Hagen, Vanelli has two articles … [Read More...]

Featured image- Open process and manage image using Luminars Quick Edit command

Open, process and manage images using Luminar’s Quick Edit command

Vanelli 06/14/2019 1

Luminar has a really cool Quick Edit command that lets you edit a single image or several images, but not add or import them into your library. This is great in situations where … [Read More...]

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Licensing images for murals in commercial and office spaces

Michael Muraz 05/28/2019 0

In the past few years, I had several inquiries from companies who wanted to license my images for murals in commercial or office spaces. Since it's a pretty specific use, I thought … [Read More...]

Photography Marketing: Master Your Marketing with Mark Rossetto

Bryan Esler 05/20/2019 0

When I first met photographer and business coach Mark Rossetto last year at WPPI, I was intrigued. As a successful portrait and wedding photographer, he had shifted into helping … [Read More...]

Using Guerrilla Marketing to attract clientele

Bob Coates 05/17/2019 0

This past weekend I attended a Mastermind marketing class on selling my work as a fine art Lens Based Artist. People often ask why I attend marketing classes as I am well known as … [Read More...]

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The InFocus Interview Show with Ben Haley | Photofocus Podcast June 7, 2019

Vanelli 06/07/2019 0

An interview with a talented 21-year-old photography student that’s attending the Rochester Institute of Technology, Ben Haley.

The InFocus Interview Show with Corey Decker | Photofocus Podcast May 23, 2019

Vanelli 05/24/2019 0

An interview with retired Army Specialist Corey Decker for a special edition of the Photofocus Infocus Interview Show honoring our Military. Corey shares his military experience and how Photography has helped his PTSD.

Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Peter Hurley | Photofocus Podcast May 10, 2019

Chamira Young 05/10/2019 0

Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Peter Hurley | Photofocus Podcast May 10, 2019 by Photofocus Welcome to Mind Your Own Business! Premier headshot photographer and education Peter Hurley joins us today! Get the show here or get it on[Read More…]

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