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Creative portraits: Going for the blur
Julie Powell
Nothing quite like a creative portrait and shooting for the blur. Especially when it comes to shooting on location. My home studio is fairly small,
Question of the Week: What aspects of landscape photography do you typically find challenging?
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
Making your camera work for you
Joseph Nuzzo
Just about every camera these days can be customized. No, I am not talking about putting your monogram on it or making it look like
Learning from the intimate and experimental photography of Sally Mann
Joy Celine Asto
When it comes to emotive imagery, the deeply personal black and white photography of Sally Mann remains influential and inspirational. With so many of us
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Let’s check out the Geometry panel in DxO PhotoLab 7
Julie Powell
Canon RF lens deals: Score up to $300 off this week!
Joy Celine Asto
Heads up, Canon mirrorless photographers! If you’re planning to add a new lens to your tool kit, now is a great time to do so. Check out the latest Canon RF lens deals from B&H and get big savings with
Start documenting everyday life as inspiration
Marco Larousse
I know many photographers (pros and amateurs alike) who need a special occasion like a vacation, a wedding or a sports event to take their camera out in their free time. When I ask them “why only for big occasions?”,
A “weird” lens adapter with a secret feature
Joy Celine Asto
Our favorite weird lens enthusiast Mathieu Stern described a problem that most of you may have encountered if you often use lens filters for different mounts. Each time you have to use one, you also have to adapt it to the lens
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A quick look at the Kodak Ektar H35 half-frame film camera
Joy Celine Asto
Celebrating creativity in Christmas portraits
Julie Powell
Happy Thanksgiving from Photofocus!
Photofocus Team
Creating three different looks with the same background
Julie Powell
Are you looking for a budget-friendly, cool and funky background that can be used in multiple photoshoots with different looks? How about newspaper? I had a few people collect their newspapers for a few weeks (many people still receive a
Dark Side: Using light to envision strange worlds in the American West
Joy Celine Asto
We all know that photography simply isn’t possible without light. Apart from bringing attention to subjects, it also allows us to explore many different creative possibilities for storytelling. From experimenting with shadow play to creating moody imagery, the ability to
Sunshine Coast Photographer Katrina Elizabeth works with natural light to capture stunning portraits
Jemma Pollari
Katrina is a Sunshine Coast photographer who is producing beautiful work for clients based around the beaches and rural landscapes that make the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland Australia, such a stunning place to live. Her natural light lifestyle portraits are
Black and white photography and seeing the world in monochrome
Julie Powell
In a world saturated with vibrant colors, black and white photography stands out as a timeless art form. It’s a deliberate step away from the visual feast we experience every day, inviting us to see the world through a different
Creating visual dissonance in outdoor and travel photography
Mike Hagen
One of my favorite things to do in photography is finding patterns. Like most people, I am drawn to patterns, textures and repetition. As fascinating as patterns and textures can be on their own, photographs of these elements are invariably
Zooming in on nature’s wonders
Julie Powell
Nature photography is a captivating pursuit, allowing us to capture the breathtaking beauty and intricate details of the natural world. While prime lenses have their place, zoom lenses offer a distinct set of advantages for nature photographers of all levels.
The creepiest place I have ever photographed at night
Ken Lee
People ask night photographers all sorts of questions. One of the most common is: What’s the scariest, creepiest place you have ever photographed? The last stop for almost 1000 souls The imposing Gothic stone structure, Moundsville Penitentiary in West Virginia,
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