Ricoh updated their firmware to V2.41. This new firmware corrects errors to their previous firmware for their full-frame Pentax K-1. This firmware includes Astrotracer Type 3, improving its ability to create Milky Way, astrophotography, and deep sky night photos. What did they correct? According to the Ricoh website, the firmware
One of the most common questions I get asked is about if whether I have frightening encounters with animals when I am photographing at night. The answer is yes. People always think that it’s things like dogs, coyotes and snakes. So far, no. Whoosh! The fuselage of the plane was
Excire’s groundbreaking Lightroom plugin offers prompt search, intelligent image evaluation, and more. Excire Software, has today launched the latest iteration of its trailblazing Lightroom plugin: Excire Search 2024. Powered by five state-of-the-art AI models, Excire Search 2024 elevates Lightroom’s DAM capabilities to unprecedented levels. The plugin features: With Excire Search
Black and white photography is revered by many for its ability to bring attention to outstanding composition. Without the distraction of color, we are compelled to focus on the play on light and shadow, leading lines, contrast, textures, and of course, the subject matter at hand. But for British-born, Nashville,
Interested in a friendly, informative night photography workshop at otherworldly Joshua Tree National Park? Or the dinosaur sculptures of Borrego Springs? Join us under the stars. The workshop will cover the basics of night photography, composition, creativity, tips, techniques, Milky Way, star trails and more. This is a great workshop
As a Samsung fan, I took my Samsung S21 Ultra to Iceland as my primary means of photography. Since Iceland features nearly every natural wonder one can think of, I thought it would be a good test for the phone. For those unfamiliar with the S21 Ultra, it features five
This is a great setup anytime. When you are stuck inside on a rainy day and are looking for something to do on the creative side with your photography. Playing with water is one of my favorite things to do. Breaking out the water droplet kit can be a little
I know AI sometimes gets a bad rap. But it is here and if used as a tool, it can help you take your creativity to a new level. I recently used AI to create a mood board for a photoshoot. I knew roughly what I wanted, but getting these
Want to turn a beautiful still photo into a compelling video clip? You can use the Fractal Noise effect in After Effects to add movement to water in a still photo. In this tutorial video, I’ll show you how to do this by adjusting the settings to your Fractal Noise
Do you feel like doing a photography challenge to shake up your creativity? For the second week of their 52-week photo challenge, the folks of SlickPic are inviting everyone to explore the amazing world of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM). Whether it’s something you’ve already tried or a technique you want
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 the new year comes a fresh start for many of us. Not only is it
Many of us love the experience of creating photos, but have a habit of stockpiling those photos on a mishmash of drives and cloud storage, where they remain unseen by ourselves or anyone else. Sometimes guilty of this myself, I long ago stopped printing my work. With web based portfolios,
