Join me as I walk through an edit of a creative portrait in DxO Nik 6 Collection Analog Efex. In this video, I break down creating your own unique look, as opposed to using provided presets. I also explain what each setting does and how it can be used. As
CYME enhances the power of its universal cataloger, Peakto, with AI-boosted and cross-catalog photo keywording. Annotating photos for easy retrieval and better marketing on image banks can be time-consuming and a real headache when photos are stored in multiple folders and catalogs. Peakto 1.12 automates mass keyword assignment to scattered
Here’s a quick tutorial to animate strokes of a shape layer in After Effects. The goal is to animate the stroke, duplicate it out, and alter the copy for a cool effect. First, we’ll click the arrow through “Add Text,” and we’ll add a group to keep our project neat.
We’ve all been there. You find a stunning vista, capture some “good enough” shots, and head home feeling satisfied. But a nagging feeling persists – there’s more to this place. That’s the beauty (and frustration) of landscape photography: a single visit rarely captures its full potential. Here’s why revisiting a
As a photographer, do you ever start feeling like you’re in a bit of a rut? Or perhaps you feel the need to challenge yourself to improve your skills. Maybe you’re just looking for some ideas on stretching your creativity. Here are five simple ideas to challenge yourself as a
Black & White Minimalism Magazine is proud to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Black and White Minimalist Photography Prize. Despite the focused theme — minimalist black and white photographs — this year’s competition attracted a strong showing of 1,300 submissions, showcasing the enduring appeal of minimalism in black
It’s that time of year when those of us who go wandering start to turn our thoughts to traveling again. Exploring the great outdoors, looking for wide open vistas, or perhaps looking for exotic locations. Holidays are a time for adventures (for many of us), not sitting by a pool
Often I’ll end up visiting a bookstore to check out fun coffee table books and photography books. I have to have something for my home that will help guests be converted to taking pictures! So there I was, looking at a table of neatly piled and organized books when I
How does the noise reduction work on the new Topaz Photo AI V2? We kicked the tires on its noise removal feature. What is Photo AI? Photo AI is an image enhancement app that sharpens, reduces noise, and increases the resolution of your photos through machine learning. It works on
In the ongoing battle between preserving nature and maintaining zoos, conservationists and animal lovers often find themselves at a crossroads. The fundamental question persists: do zoos truly serve the cause of conservation? Or do they inadvertently detract from it by diverting resources from preserving natural habitats? This debate delves deep
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. Previously, we asked you about how you sort and organize your files and folders. If you
Sharp photos start with a stable camera. When the camera moves, the picture it takes has some movement blur. High shutter speeds minimize the effect of camera movement, but they do not eliminate it. Here’s how to hold your camera steady. Smartphones shake Smartphone cameras don’t have viewfinders. They have
