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We want to know how you shoot HDR!

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We're running a short survey to understand how you use HDR photography.  Why you shoot high dynamic range images and what gear you use. Plus all respondents are eligible to win a $250 B&H Gift Card. The survey takes 5–6 minutes to complete. Please jump over and vote. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HDR-PF   Photo credit: Ian Cylkowski … [Read more...] about We want to know how you shoot HDR!

What is “publication” in terms of copyright?

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(Editor's note: Copyright and all things related are as important to creators of images both moving and still. This guest post by intellectual property attorney, Barry Kaplan gives us all some insights into what copyright law is, where it came from and why it's important to all of us.) In some cases, the length of copyright protection (covered in this post) is measured from the date of “publication.” The concept of publication is so fundamentally important in copyright law, it will be helpful to understand it before we dig into the nuances of … [Read more...] about What is “publication” in terms of copyright?

New features, performance enhancements come to Luminar

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The folks at Skylum software have just dropped a new update on Luminar, version 3.0.2. This version adds a collection of performance updates and new features. Luminar is a plugin for Mac and Windows as well as a stand-alone editor. Get a free trial here. Luminar updates for Mac users Several performance improvements as well as new features await Mac users. New features Take advantage of these new features: DATABASE MANAGEMENT. Your Luminar image catalog database is automatically backed up to preserve your edits and metadata. You can … [Read more...] about New features, performance enhancements come to Luminar

Turning a bad pose into a great pose

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When it comes to portrait photography, posing your subject is an important part of the process. Discovering and collaborating around different angles and looks can create a wide variety of photographs to choose from, and can help to show the subject's personality. In this video from LinkedIn Learning, photographer Chris Orwig turns a bad pose into a great one. Bad pose to good pose from Learning Natural Light Portrait Photography by Chris Orwig Alright, Ashley, thanks for helping out again. Here we're going to talk about posing a little … [Read more...] about Turning a bad pose into a great pose

Free Photoshop Webinar Today

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We invite you to join us for Boosting Your Photoshop Workflow with New Technology with Richard Harrington How can AI, LUTs, and Tone mapping improve your images? Live Video Event in the Photoshop and Photography Group Saturday, February 16th at 11 AM Pacific Time. Join us here – https://www.facebook.com/events/376493476476815/ Would you like to dramatically improve how you work in Photoshop or Lightroom? In this Live Video event, you’ll learn how new and emerging technology can dramatically improve your photos. Join Rich Harrington as he … [Read more...] about Free Photoshop Webinar Today

Photographing Hank Aaron’s 715th homer

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(Editor's note: In this guest post, Atlanta photographer, Ron Sherman, recounts his Baseball Hall of Fame photo of Hank Aaron rounding the bases after hitting home run number 715 breaking Babe Ruth's long-standing record.) The record breaker and friends On April 8, 1974, on a freelance assignment for United Press International, I was one of more than a hundred photographers at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium. That night Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run to break Babe Ruth’s record. My position in the field level photo box was along the third … [Read more...] about Photographing Hank Aaron’s 715th homer

How to dodge, burn and create depth in Photoshop with soft light

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(Editor's note: In this guest post, photographer Kelly Anderson shows a simple Photoshop technique that anyone can do to lighten or darken (dodge or burn) areas in a photo. Kelly Anderson is a photographer, often gathering inspiration from music, painting, photography and dancing. See her work on kellyandersonphoto.com.) I love Adobe Photoshop. It’s a big, wonderful whale of a program that offers something for everyone — from color management to image correction, compositing through video and 3D. Considering all of that, I have consistently … [Read more...] about How to dodge, burn and create depth in Photoshop with soft light

Copyright In Focus: How long do copyrights last?

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(Editor's note: Copyright and all things related are as important to creators of images both moving and still. This guest post by intellectual property attorney, Barry Kaplan gives us all some insights into what copyright law is, where it came from and why it's important to all of us.) In my last article, I discussed the origins of copyright law. I also gave you some idea of why copyrights can be so important and economically valuable for photographers. In a nutshell, copyright law is the vehicle by which you can set the rules for someone … [Read more...] about Copyright In Focus: How long do copyrights last?

Thanks for making our book #1

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And also, numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Photofocus has taken the top slots for all Photography titles in the Apple Books store. In celebration of our forthcoming Drone Photography book, we've made all of our existing books on the Apple Bookstore free for one week. Now until February 11, all eight of our books are free in the Apple iBooks format. These books will work on Macs, iPhones, and iPads. The Basic Beginner’s Guide to Photography Light & Exposure Secrets of HDR A Journey Through Costa Rica 72 Essays on … [Read more...] about Thanks for making our book #1

Looking at how to photograph in the snow

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Snow can create some beautiful winter scenes, but it can also be difficult to photograph. In this video from LinkedIn Learning, photographer Justin Reznick shows us best practices for photographing in the frozen tundra.  Looking at how to photograph in the snow from Landscape Photography: Winter by Justin Reznick I want to talk about snow, winter and snow, something you think about pairing together. And what it does for me is it simplifies and cleans an ordinary scene or a messy scene into something so beautiful. Think about a scene that … [Read more...] about Looking at how to photograph in the snow

All of our eBooks are free for one week

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In celebration of our forthcoming Drone Photography book, we've made all of our existing books on the Apple Bookstore free for one week. Now until February 11, all eight of our books are free in the Apple iBooks format.  These books will work on Macs, iPhones and iPads.   The Basic Beginner’s Guide to Photography Light & Exposure Secrets of HDR A Journey Through Costa Rica 72 Essays on Photography Americana Photography Panorama Get Organized in Lightroom Develop Great Images in … [Read more...] about All of our eBooks are free for one week

How to find moody light in your home

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(Editor's Note: We welcome this guest post from Sarah Driscoll. Sarah is a photographer, educator and co-founder of Unraveled Academy. The photographs in this post are by Sarah and students of the school.) Light. Mysterious, captivating, can’t-look-away light is truly the muse for any photographer. When we are first learning and honing on our photography skills, light is something we study most. I remember when I was first learning how to shoot in manual, I would find myself entranced by all different kinds of light, watching as it danced upon … [Read more...] about How to find moody light in your home

Join Levi Sim and Bryan Esler for a WPPI photowalk!

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The Photofocus team can't wait to land in Las Vegas for WPPI, in just a few short weeks! We hope you can join us, and we have an awesome opportunity for you if you're planning on attending the conference. WPPI is hosting a photowalk with Levi Sim and Bryan Esler on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m., titled "PW45: Unforgettable Moving Portraits with Flash." Join Levi and Bryan for this hands-on photowalk where you'll learn to make portraits that will spice up your quiver of skills in an impactful way. We'll utilize your camera's shutter … [Read more...] about Join Levi Sim and Bryan Esler for a WPPI photowalk!

Free Perfectly Clear Webinar | Tuesday, January 29, 2018

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Join Chris Anson as he shares some of his insights for making the best pictures while piloting your drone. He'll also show some powerful techniques for finishing them in Perfectly Clear Complete. Everything is a little different when your camera is flying, so don't miss this webinar to help you become a better drone photographer. Tune in live at 12 p.m. Eastern, 11 a.m. Central, 10 a.m. Mountain and 9 a.m. pacific to participate in giveaways and ask questions. The webinar will be recorded for those who can’t join in live. Register for this … [Read more...] about Free Perfectly Clear Webinar | Tuesday, January 29, 2018

What is street photography, really?

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Editor's Note: We welcome James Maher to Photofocus. James is a street, documentary and portrait photographer based in New York. He runs frequent street photography group workshops and private daily photography tours in the city. Street photography is one of the most difficult forms of photography to do well. We could talk for hours about tips and techniques to improve your street photography, but before we go there, I think it is very important to start off with the conceptual question of what actually is street photography? What does it … [Read more...] about What is street photography, really?

Photographing high school football with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, part three

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Editor’s Note: We welcome Bob Panick to Photofocus. Bob is an enthusiastic amateur photographer based in the Detroit area. Bob shoots a variety of subjects including sports, landscape, nature and automotive. Bob has little to no interest in being a professional photographer and shoots for his own enjoyment. Bob learned photography back in the 70s, got away from it and came back about 10 years ago. You can check out his sports-related work at https://photos.panick.com/. Click here to read part one and part two. Pro Capture Pro Capture is a … [Read more...] about Photographing high school football with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, part three

Photographing high school football with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, part two

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Editor’s Note: We welcome Bob Panick to Photofocus. Bob is an enthusiastic amateur photographer based in the Detroit area. Bob shoots a variety of subjects including sports, landscape, nature and automotive. Bob has little to no interest in being a professional photographer and shoots for his own enjoyment. Bob learned photography back in the 70s, got away from it and came back about 10 years ago. You can check out his sports-related work at https://photos.panick.com/. If you haven't read part one, please click here. More settings Exposure … [Read more...] about Photographing high school football with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, part two

Remembering 2018

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With the new year just hours away, we thought it'd be fun to recap 2018. Between covering the full-frame mirrorless trends, photography conferences like WPPI and PhotoPlus, reviewing the latest camera gear and helping you with camera and post-processing techniques, our team had tons of interesting articles that caught your interest! Below are our top 10 most viewed articles for 2018. We hope you had a great 2018, and we can't wait to see what's in store for 2019! Photo by Ian Schneider on Unsplash … [Read more...] about Remembering 2018

It’s 2019 — Happy New Year!

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All of us here at Photofocus wish all of our readers a safe, healthy and prosperous new year. Thank you for being a part of the Photofocus family. … [Read more...] about It’s 2019 — Happy New Year!

Photographing high school football with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, part one

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Editor's Note: We welcome Bob Panick to Photofocus. Bob is an enthusiastic amateur photographer based in the Detroit area. Bob shoots a variety of subjects including sports, landscape, nature and automotive. Bob has little to no interest in being a professional photographer and shoots for his own enjoyment. Bob learned photography back in the 70s, got away from it and came back about 10 years ago. You can check out his sports-related work at https://photos.panick.com/. I’ve had a few people asking questions on photographing football so I … [Read more...] about Photographing high school football with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, part one

Copyright In Focus: The leverage & origins of copyright

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(Editor's note: Copyright and all things related are as important to creators of images both moving and still. This guest post by intellectual property attorney, Barry Kaplan gives us all some insights into what copyright law is, where it came from and why it's important to all of us.) You’re a photographer; a creator. If you’re anything like the other talented, invested, proud creators I know, I’ll bet that you want a few important concessions from others who view and want to use your work. Credit for and control of your work You probably … [Read more...] about Copyright In Focus: The leverage & origins of copyright

Luminar 3 First Look video and exclusive deal

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We've got an in-depth look at what Luminar 3 can do with Photofocus Publisher Rich Harrington. https://youtu.be/TcThfN1rKbM Plus Save $20 on Luminar 3 — https://photofocus.tips/L3Special Join Richard Harrington as he walks you through a detailed overview of getting results with Luminar 3. You'll learn how to set up a library, use workspaces, get results with filters and harness artificial intelligence. You'll also discover how Luminar works as a plugin with Lightroom Classic and Photoshop. Rich is the publisher of Photofocus.com and also … [Read more...] about Luminar 3 First Look video and exclusive deal

The Yashica y35, an unexpected digiFilm P.O.S. but…

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Editor's Note: We welcome Gevon Servo to the Photofocus team. Gevon is a corporate photographer for a major transportation company, lover of coffee and Photowandering. He takes real-world situations through his corporate work and offers actionable advice through the content you see here. In what seems like an eternity ago, a Kickstarter started. It was for the "digiFilm camera by 'Yashica'" and it was ‘supposed to have a soul of a film camera’ with some digital help. I, along with a LOT of other people, was drawn to it like a moth to the … [Read more...] about The Yashica y35, an unexpected digiFilm P.O.S. but…

Introduction to exhibiting: Locations

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Editor's Note: We welcome Angie McMonigal to Photofocus. Angie is an award-winning fine art and commercial architecture photographer based in Chicago. She brings a detailed, thoughtful perspective to her work, whether for clients or through the workshops she leads. Focusing more frequently on bold architectural details rather than sweeping cityscapes, her photographs celebrate those unexpectedly iconic elements hiding in plain sight. You can find her work published and exhibited both nationally and internationally. Most recently, her Urban … [Read more...] about Introduction to exhibiting: Locations

Exclusive Luminar software Cyber Monday Sale

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We've got a special deal for Photofocus readers (but its very time limited) Luminar is on Sale for $59 (but save $10 more with the code Photofocus) What's Luminar? Here are a bunch of articles to help you understand why so many of us at Photofocus think its so awesome. You can use Luminar as a standalone editing application. It also works as a plugin for Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Aperture, Photos for Mac, and Photoshop Elements (Mac). It’s a double win! Get Luminar 2018 with the all-new AI Sky Enhancer now and update to … [Read more...] about Exclusive Luminar software Cyber Monday Sale

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts over $500

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Cyber Monday Specials from B&H. Click here for the deals! With Black Friday and Cyber Monday only days away, we wanted to compile some of our favorite gifts that you can buy your favorite photographer (or send to friends and family to buy you!). Below are a few gift ideas that are over $500. Keep track of all of our favorite products in our Holiday Gift Guide! Profoto A1 AirTTL Studio Light Recommended by Michael Muraz Get Profoto in a smaller package! Created for the professional photographer looking for portability and … [Read more...] about 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts over $500

Use Creative Cloud? Renew early and save

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We're sorry to interrupt your holiday if you are celebrating. But if you're an Adobe Creative Cloud user (or want to be) this is a great sale and it only lasts for one day. These offers expire 11/23/18. Creative Cloud This offer is supposed to be for first-time buyers (but you can create a new Adobe ID if you aren't feeling new enough) The entire collection of 20+ creative desktop and mobile apps including Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Includes: 100GB of cloud storage, Adobe Portfolio, … [Read more...] about Use Creative Cloud? Renew early and save

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts under $500

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Cyber Monday Specials from B&H. Click here for the deals! With Black Friday and Cyber Monday only days away, we wanted to compile some of our favorite gifts that you can buy your favorite photographer (or send to friends and family to buy you!). Below are a few gift ideas that are under $500. Keep track of all of our favorite products in our Holiday Gift Guide! SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable USB 3.1 Type-C External SSD Recommended by Richard Harrington A perfect way to backup all your photos and video on a big trip or to just keep … [Read more...] about 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts under $500

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts under $250

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Cyber Monday Specials from B&H. Click here for the deals! With Black Friday and Cyber Monday only days away, we wanted to compile some of our favorite gifts that you can buy your favorite photographer (or send to friends and family to buy you!). Below are a few gift ideas that are under $250. Keep track of all of our favorite products in our Holiday Gift Guide! Vanguard Alta Access 33X Shoulder Bag Recommended by Bryan Esler This is my go-to event photography bag, as it holds my camera body, speedlight and my four lenses. … [Read more...] about 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts under $250

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts under $100

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Cyber Monday Specials from B&H. Click here for the deals! With Black Friday and Cyber Monday only days away, we wanted to compile some of our favorite gifts that you can buy your favorite photographer (or send to friends and family to buy you!). Below are a few gift ideas that are under $100. Keep track of all of our favorite products in our Holiday Gift Guide! Platypod Max Camera Support Recommended by Michèle Grenier Whether you have to deal with an anti-tripod or a pro-tripod photographer, you can't go wrong with this one. It … [Read more...] about 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts under $100