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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

The joy of toy photography is fun & learning too

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(Editor's note: Dave DeBaeremaeker photographs toys. His work is amazing and, believable. In this guest post, Dave shares the experiences of why he began photographing toys, and what he learned along the way.) Humans are creative creatures.  Ever since the first finger painting on the wall of a cave, humans have endeavored to express themselves thru imagery.  From those first cave paintings, the imagery improved over time to the hyper-realistic Renaissance painters. Later, when cameras were invented, the desire to express and create with … [Read more...] about The joy of toy photography is fun & learning too

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

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts under $50

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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 $50. Keep track of all of our favorite products in our Holiday Gift Guide! Zeiss Lens Cleaning Kit Recommended by Michèle Grenier Looking for a one size fits all gift idea? Ask any photographer and they'll tell you that we can't escape lens … [Read more...] about 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts under $50

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts under $25

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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 $25. Keep track of all of our favorite products in our Holiday Gift Guide! Giottos Rocket Blaster Dust-Removal Tool Recommended by Vanelli Ugly dust spots on images can be avoided with a clean sensor. Cleaning your lens and camera after a shoot — … [Read more...] about 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts under $25

Like to share your photo skills? Then write for Photofocus

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We're looking to add a few new writers to our team.  Writing for Photofocus is a chance to have your work seen by many folks as well as to help out the greater photography community. You also get some great perks and a little extra cash. What We're Looking For Photographers of all experience levels – we find that new pros, as well as old, often have great ideas to share. Software gurus – can you get the most out of your photo software? We're looking for tips, tricks, and awesome workflows. Passionate educators – we want people who … [Read more...] about Like to share your photo skills? Then write for Photofocus

Master Photo Retouching with Kristi Sherk

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One of the best photo retouchers in the business is Kristina Sherk. In this video, Kristi shares her portrait retouching workflow with Lightroom and Perfectly Clear. We’re excited to have world-class photographer and retoucher Kristina Sherk in this webinar to help you step up your retouching. She’ll help us understand the principles behind great retouching, tips for shooting to make retouching easier, and how she uses Perfectly Clear Complete to finish her portraits. Check out Kristina’s photography and her retouching … [Read more...] about Master Photo Retouching with Kristi Sherk

Free Luminar 2018 update: Get the new AI Sky Enhancer filter

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(Editor's note: Rich Harrington is both the publisher of Photofocus and also offers consulting services to Skylum to help them improve their software.) I am super excited today about a brand new filter called AI Sky Enhancer. What's it do? That's simple, it makes skies look AMAZING. How Do You Get AI Sky Enhancer? The new AI Sky Enhancer filter is part of Luminar 2018. It's included in the 1.4 free update released on November 1, 2018. If you already own Luminar just launch the application or plugin and follow the update … [Read more...] about Free Luminar 2018 update: Get the new AI Sky Enhancer filter

Photoshop + D&D = Crazy Contest

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Adobe has partnered with Wizards of the Coast for a crazy Photoshop contest. They're looking for people to design a scary Dungeons & Dragons monster. No, seriously. Instead of the normal 7-day trial, Adobe is offering a 30-day trial if you download from the contest page. A benefit in itself. The page also offers a Monster toolkit to help you with the contest. Are you brave enough to bring forth the latest Dungeons & Dragons monster: The Terror of Undermountain? Harness the powers of Photoshop and your own imagination for a … [Read more...] about Photoshop + D&D = Crazy Contest

Enthusiast’s Guide: Time-lapse basics

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(Editor's note: Over the next several weeks, Photofocus features a series on multi-shot photography from Rocky Nook's  "The Enthusiast's Guide to Multi-Shot Techniques" by Alan Hess.) For a time-lapse series of photographs to work properly and be worth watching, the camera needs to be held stable, you need to be able to take multiple images over time, and the final movie needs to compress the time in a way that keeps the viewers interested. A time-lapse in which nothing seems to be happening or changing can be quite boring. On the flip side, a … [Read more...] about Enthusiast’s Guide: Time-lapse basics

Luminar gets a tonal makeover for B&W photographers

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A few years back, a company called Macphun (which has evolved into Skylum) released a very popular application called Tonality. It offered a complete workflow for black and white and color-toned photographs. < One of the things that made Tonality so popular was its incredible monochrome presets.  But this app is Mac-only.  It also doesn't have as many controls as Luminar for adjusting raw photos or enhancing details. Plus Tonality is a legacy product, which means no more updates.\ The perfect solution It turns out that Luminar has every … [Read more...] about Luminar gets a tonal makeover for B&W photographers

Join us tonight to explore New York City!

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Only a few hours left! We hope you can join us tonight, Oct. 26, for a New York City photowalk! We’ll start in Times Square, help each other make great pictures and have a fun time in the Big Apple. We’ll begin in Times Square and venture upon some of the iconic places within walking distance. We’ll have trial units and prizes from our friends at Lume Cube to help us make pictures like never before. We’ll use these to photograph buildings, people — even cops — as we walk around. Several of our Photofocus authors and publisher, Richard … [Read more...] about Join us tonight to explore New York City!

Tonight’s the night — join us for a NYC photowalk!

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We hope you can join us tonight, Oct. 26, for a New York City photowalk! We'll start in Times Square, help each other make great pictures and have a fun time in the Big Apple. We'll begin in Times Square and venture upon some of the iconic places within walking distance. We'll have trial units and prizes from our friends at Lume Cube to help us make pictures like never before. We'll use these to photograph buildings, people — even cops — as we walk around. Several of our Photofocus authors and publisher, Richard Harrington, will be there. We … [Read more...] about Tonight’s the night — join us for a NYC photowalk!

Join us Friday night for a New York City photowalk!

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We hope you can join us this Friday night, as we photowalk around Times Square in New York City! Come join us for this FREE event, as we help one another make great pictures and have a fun time. We'll begin in Times Square and venture upon some of the iconic places within walking distance. We'll have trial units and prizes from our friends at Lume Cube to help us make pictures like never before. We'll use these to photograph buildings, people — even cops — as we walk around. Several of our Photofocus authors and publisher, Richard … [Read more...] about Join us Friday night for a New York City photowalk!

Tips to succeed with stock video

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Let's continue our look at achieving success as a stock contributor for photo and video.  Photofocus publisher Rich Harrington sits down with Dennis Radeke of Adobe to learn what's needed to succeed as a stock video creator. This video offers practical tips and lots of insider information right from Adobe Stock on what sells and what doesn't. Learn how to succeed as an Adobe Stock contributor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BWbJ2rj0Yk If you missed the other videos in our series, be sure to check out: How to Become an Adobe Stock … [Read more...] about Tips to succeed with stock video

Photofocus exclusive bundle of Aurora HDR 2019 + bonus videos, looks, textures and more

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Your chance to pre-order Aurora HDR 2019 is almost up. The software is scheduled to ship on October 4, 2018, to those who've placed an advanced order. As a big thank you for supporting our site, we've got a collection of goodies. If you place an order and fill out this form, we'll send you a bunch of free stuff. A texture pack with 22 high-res textures Try adding these as a layer and use blending modes for all new looks. These are perfect to unlock a whole new look in your HDR image. A bundle of 25 creative LUTs Use with the new … [Read more...] about Photofocus exclusive bundle of Aurora HDR 2019 + bonus videos, looks, textures and more