The last post was all about using the DxO FilmPack 7 for portraits. But what if landscapes are more your thing? Part II of the DxO FilmPack 7 walkthrough looks at working with landscapes. There are so many options, whether for color or black and white. I opted for a
In this video, I discuss my journey into the realm of photography, which began with a crucial decision: selecting my first camera. Amidst the vast array of options, this choice appeared daunting. My exploration led me to focus on one particular type of camera, the DSLR, which has become a
Ever wondered what’s in my camera bag? Join me and the dogs on the back deck in gorgeous summer sunshine as I discuss what’s in my camera bags. I have three for different reasons, which I also discuss. Camera bag and gear product links
Fond of taking photos using your smartphone? This Mobile Mondays installment is right up your alley. We’re now at a time where phone cameras get better exponentially as years go. So it’s not surprising that many photographers of all skill levels now use their phones more often to document everyday
In this video, I discuss the essential photography tool known as exposure compensation. It’s particularly useful when shooting in automatic or semi-automatic modes like aperture priority, shutter priority, scene mode or program mode. Exposure compensation allows photographers to override the camera’s automatic exposure adjustments to achieve the desired brightness or
If you’ve been interested in adapting vintage lenses to your digital camera, you must also be already looking around for a vintage lens adapter to use. There’s one for every budget, but we’re sure you’re wondering, are the cheap options safe to use on your camera? Paris-based photographer and filmmaker
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. A few weeks ago, most of you cited wedding photography as the genre you like least.
What features will cameras have ten years from now that cameras do not have now? I asked Gemini AI. Here are the answers. I don’t know that AI — our new buzzword for what is largely machine learning — has a crystal ball. But Google’s Gemini is pretty good at
There’s something about macro lenses and focus stacking. It makes for a memorable image because the level of detail is rendered beyond what the naked eye can see. It makes something as simple as geranium plant a fun exploration. Macro lens First up is a dedicated macro lens. The optics
Have you checked out the DxO FilmPack 7 yet? It’s an awesome program if you adore film emulators like I do. So many options for color and black and white. Plus, the Time Machine is in there too. Get a history lesson AND some vintage inspiration all at the same
With this year’s WPPI just around the corner, are you among the wedding and portrait photographers gearing up for the big event? Last year, we reported on the industry’s top “photo-focused” conferences with our from-the-floor impressions, attendee interviews, and sponsor reactions to these events. COVID-19 knocked the wind out of
I fell in love with long focal lengths from the moment I’ve started using them. Here’s why I LOVE telephoto lenses! What’s a telephoto lens? A telephoto is a lens with a 60mm focal length or more — up to 800mm. It works a bit like binoculars or telescopes. It
