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How to use split toning to make colors pop
Joy Celine Asto
Color is a powerful visual tool that works wonders on your photography. Using split toning when editing your photos is among the most effective ways
Last call for the Platypod Overstock Sale!
Joy Celine Asto
Not so long ago, Platypod announced an Overstock Sale to move their inventory and clear their warehouse of Platyball stocks. If you still haven’t grabbed
Lessons learned while navigating Image Licensing and Intellectual Property contracts
Julie Powell
This is a tricky world I have entered. Usually just sitting in the realm of model releases and such, I recently had to dip a
How writing can help your photography
Lauri Novak
About five years ago I started writing almost every morning and it’s helped my photography and my business. Below I explain how. “The Artist Way”
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Rode VideoMicro II: It’s simply great
Andy Ford
Unleash your creativity with Lensbaby OMNI Filters
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Mobile Mondays: Beginner’s guide to smartphone gimbals
Joy Celine Asto
While many smartphone models are now getting better built-in stabilizations, smartphone gimbals still come in handy. If you’re thinking about buying one, here’s a beginner’s guide that should answer all your questions. In the video above, UK-based Simon Horrocks shared
Overexposed: Book of portraits all made on film
Kevin Ames
Jesse Dittmar’s new book, “Overexposed,” shows his personal work shot on film during digital portrait assignments. He may very well be this century’s Yousuf Karsh. Celebrities in black & white When the review copy of “Overexposed” by Jesse Dittmar arrived,
Frame within a frame photography composition: A five-step guide
Nate Torres
Photography is an art form that allows us to capture moments and freeze them in time. While the subject of a photograph is important, the way it is framed can have a significant impact on the final image. One popular
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Travel Notes: Photographing Venice’s Carnival (Part 1)
Pam DeCamp
Elaborate, colorful, creative costumes — what photographer could resist an opportunity to photograph Carnival? I am not sure how long I have been aware of Carnival, but it has always been a curiosity to me. Interestingly enough, my social media
Photography and the law: Top 3 legal issues in 2023
Inna Ptitsyna
So, you’ve invested countless hours perfecting your photography skills and are finally ready to share your work. But after publishing your photos on social media, you find someone has used your work without your permission. Imagine posting a beautiful photo
Question of the Week: What was the last piece of camera gear you bought?
Photofocus Team
It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. This week, we ask: We are
Build your family photography portfolio, fast
Jemma Pollari
When starting out as a family photographer, it’s important to photograph lots of families to build your experience and confidence. Most of us start out photographing our own families: Nieces and nephews, our own kids or our friends’ families. But
Liza Roberts: Creating captivating make-believe worlds through fantasy photography
Joy Celine Asto
For many creative minds, photography is one of the many paths they can take to share how they see the world. To those who have a taste for the surreal, however, fantasy photography allows them to bring their make-believe worlds
Black and white photography techniques for mastering the craft
Joy Celine Asto
When it comes to timeless photography, nothing beats the art of black and white photography. It showcases outstanding composition, captures emotion, and highlights the drama in a scene. Are you often inspired by the monochrome works of iconic photographers? These
Five ways photography feeds the soul
Lauri Novak
Every once in a while we need to feed our souls. We need to take care of ourselves in order to continue creating images. You know that feeling sometimes when you just aren’t feeling creative. Maybe you don’t even have
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