I really enjoy dabbling in nature photography, but I am by no means a professional at it. I have neither the patience, the gear or
Wondering what are the differences between macro lenses and extension tubes? Learn their pros and cons and where you should invest your money.
Learning a different genre of photography, or especially your first, there is often the angst about what settings to use, but it really does not
Today, WANDRD announced the PRVKE 2.0 Backpack. The company has added added storage both inside and out, with a newly padded back and enhancements across
Want to take your photos to the next level, while refining your process in Lightroom Classic? In this video, Serge Ramelli presents five tips that
Sharpening RAW files before editing is required. So is sharpening a finished file before it is printed. Xpozer, one of our partners here at Photofocus,
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Film cameras are starting to make a comeback of sorts. Some stores such as KEH Camera in Atlanta, which has the largest collection of film equipment in the world, has seen a 60% increase in film camera sales. This is still a drop in the bucket compared to digital, of
Ever thought of photographing yourself? I mean actually taking a portrait of yourself? Not just a selfie with duck lips. :) I have! In fact, I take them often and I would not consider myself self-absorbed either. It all started in my basement at 1 a.m. when the kids were
Getting started with astrophotography? One of the things you’re most likely wondering about is the right gear for the job. These include the best lenses you should have for best results. If you’re already doing other kinds of photography, chances are you already have two of these with you! In
Do you want to quickly pop up some light in your scene? A great piece of gear to keep in your camera bag at all times is a colored LED. These are versatile and can completely transform your location. In this video, portrait photographer Jessica Kobeissi discusses why she keeps
Reviewing the Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System with Metal Chain Kit was a positive experience. Even as I unboxed the Veripole (which was provided by B&H), the high quality of the components was obvious. Brushed aluminum poles are the cornerstone of the attractive and sturdy design. The Impact Veripole system
This Wednesday, April 21, 2021 starting at 2 p.m. ET, be sure to join Frederick Van Johnson as he sits down with Erhardt Barth, co-founders of Excire Inc. for the second episode of The Organized Photographer. Erhardt is an internationally recognized expert in computer vision and machine learning, and has
Regardless of what you shoot with and where you shoot, there may come a time when a light meter may come in handy. If you have your smartphone, you can use that. I am sure that there are loads of apps around — both free and paid options — but
Zoos are a great place to practice photographing animals. The thing is, we all have great images of the lions, tigers, and bears (oh my). But what about finding the less popular or, even better, the less seen shots? Capturing details I had a couple of hours to wander the
Being a part of a local photowalk group, I often experiment with different techniques during our outings. One of our group leaders, Dianne Carroll Burdick, has long taught the importance of looking up and taking advantage of different perspectives. Looking up has turned into one of the most important aspects of
If your goal is to shoot beauty portraits, you must understand that not only does the model want to feel flawless, but the hair and makeup artists want their work to look beautiful in the final image as well. You might know a lot of various lighting setups but when
I really enjoy dabbling in nature photography, but I am by no means a professional at it. I have neither the patience, the gear or the stamina to be honest. But I do enjoy it occasionally. The problem I often find is that I need to be so far away.
Wondering what are the differences between macro lenses and extension tubes? Learn their pros and cons and where you should invest your money.
Learning a different genre of photography, or especially your first, there is often the angst about what settings to use, but it really does not have to get complicated. First, with still life photography, your subject is not going anywhere. They are mostly static (not taking errant winds into consideration).
Today, WANDRD announced the PRVKE 2.0 Backpack. The company has added added storage both inside and out, with a newly padded back and enhancements across the board. I had the chance to test out the PRVKE 2.0, and I have to say … the improvements have taken my favorite backpack
Film cameras are starting to make a comeback of sorts. Some stores such as KEH Camera in Atlanta, which has the largest collection of film equipment in the world, has seen a 60% increase in film camera sales. This is still a drop in the bucket compared to digital, of
Ever thought of photographing yourself? I mean actually taking a portrait of yourself? Not just a selfie with duck lips. :) I have! In fact, I take them often and I would not consider myself self-absorbed either. It all started in my basement at 1 a.m. when the kids were
Getting started with astrophotography? One of the things you’re most likely wondering about is the right gear for the job. These include the best lenses you should have for best results. If you’re already doing other kinds of photography, chances are you already have two of these with you! In
Do you want to quickly pop up some light in your scene? A great piece of gear to keep in your camera bag at all times is a colored LED. These are versatile and can completely transform your location. In this video, portrait photographer Jessica Kobeissi discusses why she keeps
Reviewing the Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System with Metal Chain Kit was a positive experience. Even as I unboxed the Veripole (which was provided by B&H), the high quality of the components was obvious. Brushed aluminum poles are the cornerstone of the attractive and sturdy design. The Impact Veripole system
This Wednesday, April 21, 2021 starting at 2 p.m. ET, be sure to join Frederick Van Johnson as he sits down with Erhardt Barth, co-founders of Excire Inc. for the second episode of The Organized Photographer. Erhardt is an internationally recognized expert in computer vision and machine learning, and has
