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Why upgrading your photography gear isn’t always the answer
Joy Celine Asto
Once in a while, photographers get the itch to upgrade their photography gear. Sometimes it’s just a new lens, a new body or a new
Igniting imagination with overlays in photo editing
Vanelli
In the world of photo editing, the power of imagination fuels innovation. One such transformative technique is the use of overlays—a method that not only
Chasing fungi in the forest: Mushroom photography with the Hobolite Micro
Julie Powell
The crisp autumn air, the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, and the ethereal beauty of mushrooms pushing through the damp earth — these are the
How to find your photography style
Joy Celine Asto
Once you’ve started going deeper into photography, you might find yourself asking questions about the work you’re making. How do you make them stand out?
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Transforming images using Adobe Photoshop
Bob Coates
How to add Creative Motion & Blur with Nik Analog FX
Julie Powell
Rescuing old travel photos
Julie Powell
How to install and use Lightroom presets
Julie Powell
Let’s check out the Geometry panel in DxO PhotoLab 7
Julie Powell
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Why I’m using taz + tez Archy backpack for wedding photography
Jemma Pollari
Wedding season is in full swing again in Australia. I love wedding photography: There’s so much joy in capturing all the meaning and intentional details that a couple has put into their big day. But weddings are long days, with
Cheap camera challenge: Can a battered Canon T7i still take good photos?
Joy Celine Asto
We’ve come to an age where it has become the norm to change or upgrade cameras every few years. Admittedly, it’s not possible for us to keep up with this lifestyle. Still, there’s no shame in keeping your old cameras
What photography gear/accessory do you find most challenging to master?
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. While no photography journey is 100%
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Bee photography: Tips and tricks
Nicole S. Young
The colorful world of the Savage RGB Portrait Kit
Erin Holmstead
Using orange filter for black and white film photography
Joy Celine Asto
Are you a film photographer who just decided to focus on black and white photography? Among the techniques you’ll come across is using color filters over the lens to enhance the look of your monochrome snaps. You can use red,
Learn your photo histogram
Bob Coates
One word — histogram. What is it? The histogram is a picture of the spread and brightness of the pixels. Higher spikes in your histogram indicate more pixels at that level of brightness. Why to not use the LED on
Don’t miss these Mother’s Day camera deals to make mom smile!
Joy Celine Asto
Looking for a special gift for the photographer moms in your life? Make them smile and score some big savings while you’re at it with these Mother’s Day camera deals on B&H! There’s something for every photographer and budget, so
Simplify and let go
Sean McLean
You probably already know how to use your camera to get the images you want. You might have a style that’s recognized a mile away, a repeatable workflow and people who love your photos. Well now what? Is it still
Bad street photography habits to watch out for
Joy Celine Asto
As with many things in life, we tend to develop some bad habits as we move forward in our photography practice. Sometimes we catch ourselves early, or someone calls our attention about it. Whichever the case, it pays to be
Long exposure photography: Capturing the flow of time
Julie Powell
Imagine a world where rushing waterfalls appear silky smooth, speeding cars transform into streaks of light, and clouds morph into ethereal wisps across the sky. This is the magic of long-exposure photography, a technique that allows you to capture the
My dirty photography secrets
Nicole S. Young
Transparency with my business and teachings is very important to me. Granted, I don’t need to disclose everything, but I like to show that I am human from time to time. The life we tend to share online is usually
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