Portrait Tips: Don’t put the cart before the horse
Levi Sim
It’s an old saying that means doing things in the wrong order. I could also say, don’t run before you can walk…but I had this
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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 >
How to decide if you should repair or replace your camera
Your trusty camera of 10 years is no longer working. It pains you to get rid of it, especially considering the amount of money you paid for it. Here’s how…
Embrace the lights: Creating a balanced long exposure
A few weeks ago, I was tasked to photograph various large-scale art installations for ArtPrize Project 1. Historically, ArtPrize has been the organizer of the world’s largest public art competition,…
Why a great tripod can make a great image, part two
I recently wrote a post about why a great tripod can make a great image, and went a little in-depth into selecting a great tripod, but not the reasons for…
On Photography
On Photography: Hiro, 1930-present
“To extract from a life what has shaped it along the way in an elusive exercise. Every experience has a hand in it. It is formed alone, with sudden brilliant…
Capturing outdoor and travel photographs with the Sony Xperia 1
This is part one of my two-part review of the Sony Xperia 1 camera system. Sony’s PR firm sent me a new Xperia 1 to test for about one month. Like…
How to decide if you should repair or replace your camera
Your trusty camera of 10 years is no longer working. It pains you to get rid of it, especially considering the amount of money you paid for it. Here’s how…
Embrace the lights: Creating a balanced long exposure
A few weeks ago, I was tasked to photograph various large-scale art installations for ArtPrize Project 1. Historically, ArtPrize has been the organizer of the world’s largest public art competition,…
Why a great tripod can make a great image, part two
I recently wrote a post about why a great tripod can make a great image, and went a little in-depth into selecting a great tripod, but not the reasons for…
On Photography
On Photography: Hiro, 1930-present
“To extract from a life what has shaped it along the way in an elusive exercise. Every experience has a hand in it. It is formed alone, with sudden brilliant…
Capturing outdoor and travel photographs with the Sony Xperia 1
This is part one of my two-part review of the Sony Xperia 1 camera system. Sony’s PR firm sent me a new Xperia 1 to test for about one month. Like…
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The Enthusiast’s Guide to Travel: Portray the essence of place
Kevin Ames
Jordana Wright, author of The Enthusiast’s Guide to Travel Photography says, “The easiest way to explain what essence of place is to explain what it
How to decide if you should repair or replace your camera
Vanelli
Your trusty camera of 10 years is no longer working. It pains you to get rid of it, especially considering the amount of money you
Tutorials
Five tricks for great interior photography
Photofocus Team
(Editor’s Note: Photofocus is proud to welcome Serge Ramelli to Photofocus. Be sure to check out his free master class and bonus toolkit.) Learn how
An introduction to food photography
Photofocus Team
(Editor’s Note: Photofocus is proud to welcome Serge Ramelli to Photofocus. Be sure to check out his free master class and bonus toolkit). This tutorial
All you need is one light!
Photofocus Team
(Editor’s Note: Photofocus is proud to welcome Serge Ramelli to Photofocus. Be sure to check out his free master class and bonus toolkit). In this
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Understanding Light: A new webinar from Drobo and Photofocus
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Light is my paint and the camera is my canvas. Understanding light is so important in making photographs yet we get wrapped up in the
InFocus Interview Show: What I’ve learned from the pros with Abe Curland
Vanelli
Opportunities to increase our skills and knowledge are all around us, but sometimes we may not spot them. In this special video edition, I sat
Beyond Technique: Growing Your Skillset with Jay P. Morgan
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Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level. Today, we chat with commercial photographer and film
Photographer of the Day
Category: Portrait Photographer: Robertino Radovix Photo: "Woman" A powerful portrait can happen in a moment. A woman, chin resting in her bejeweled hand, looks into the lens of the camera....
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: Robertino Radovix Photo: "Woman" A powerful portrait can happen in a moment. A woman, chin resting in her bejeweled hand, looks into the lens of the camera....
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
Beyond Technique: Growing Your Skillset with Jay P. Morgan
Chamira Young
Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level. Today, we chat with commercial photographer and film
Mind Your Own Business: Sports with Terrell Lloyd
Chamira Young
Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives. Today, we chat with Terrell Lloyd, the Senior
Imagely launches automated print fulfillment for WordPress websites
Bryan Esler
Imagely has announced its latest development, an automated print fulfillment service, allowing photographers to have customers purchase prints directly through their WordPress website. The service,
Video
Editing video with a Drobo 5D3
Chris Anson
In this article, I’m going to share with you my experience in using the Drobo 5D3 as a primary drive for editing video. I’ll be
Control your Blackmagic camera with the Bluetooth+ app
Chris Anson
In this article, I’m going to share with you a quick look at the Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic app. I’m using it with my Blackmagic Pocket
Exposing for skin tones on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K using Blackmagic RAW
Chris Anson
When I’m capturing video of people, a primary concern is getting the skin tones exposed correctly. When working with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
