Art for art’s sake. That’s what this is all about. I grew up a creative kid and was always in love with art class. I took up drawing and painting at an early age. My parents always enrolled me in some sort of after-school or summer creative program. As I
Here’s a quick pre-show post for those going to an event or conference this weekend or the coming week. We recently covered the upcoming WPPI and mentioned the ongoing RootsTech 2024 conference. Maybe there’s something else you’re attending — and documenting over the weekend? It doesn’t have to be something
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. With spring just around the corner, the warmer climes signal many of us to head out
Note: The following is strictly based on my own experience and opinion. I am not associated with Fujifilm in any way and I bought the camera I am reviewing with my own money. A desert island camera is the one you would pick to take with you if you were
In content creation, it’s often said that audio quality can make or break a video. While stunning visuals are essential, clear and immersive audio plays a significant role in engaging your audience and maintaining their attention. Whether you’re a seasoned videographer or just starting, these 10 quick tips will help
At some points in our journey as photographers, we will encounter realities that can affect our motivation and interest in the craft. As with any creative activity, there will be moments of highs and lows. They will definitely have some impact in our work. But it’s also important that we
Another week, another fun photography challenge! Ready to dial your photography skills and creative juices up a notch with another from the folks of SlickPic? For the ninth week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, they want everyone to point their cameras to dramatic Reflections. In this challenge, the task is
The Manfrotto Element MII is a lightweight tripod aimed at hobbyists and entry-level photographers who need something sturdy yet easy on the pocketbook. But the tripod seems to check many boxes for such an affordable tripod. Let’s have a look. Note: Manfrotto sent us the Element MII aluminum tripod and
I’ve talked about the FlexiSpot Standing Desk and the FlexiSpot C7 Ergonomic Office Chair before. But another reason to love FlexiSpot is due to their great array of accessories. One such accessory is the FlexiSpot Clamp Power Strip PS015B/PS015W, which I was sent for review. It securely clamps around the
A little while back I wrote a review on the SJCam Action Camera C300. Little did I know when I first started using it how versatile this little camera could be and just how much I would be using it. I do some fairly elaborate studio portrait sessions. I also
As a photographic judge for PPA, states and International organizations I get to see a lot images. One problem for wedding and architectural photographers is keystoning. When the vertical lines in your image point toward each other, that’s keystoning. Let’s talk about how to avoid and/or fix this problem. You
Everyday life sometimes surprises us. Sometimes, something happens in our lives that define who we are. Some of those moments are planned, like a wedding. We spend time thinking about the ceremony, who we want to invite, how we want to share this moment in time with our family, and
