Are you looking for a terrific alternative for editing your raw images, without all the drama of setting up catalogues or even the AI drama? Why not give DxO Photolab 7 another look? In the video below, join me for an initial exploration of DxO Photolab 7, a fantastic tool
It’s a great time to be a film photographer today because you get the best of both worlds. You can enjoy the slow process and nostalgic vibe of film and the convenience of digital tools to complement it. Among these modern tools are various apps that may help film photographers
Given the rise of film prices every year, film photographers across the globe are constantly looking for the next best budget-friendly emulsion to stock up. Kodak Ultramax 400 used to be one of those, but today, even that has become harder to come by. So, it’s not surprising if there
Bit depth is data. The higher the bit depth the more information a photo contains. High-bit depth images have more color. They are more resilient during exposure and color edits. Here are the inside details on bit depth. What is a bit? One bit is one-eighth of a byte. Bytes
Did you know you can use Lightrooms‘ Point Color in masks? In a recent Lightroom Classic update (V.13), Adobe added Point Color. This incredible new tool makes targeting precise adjustments to individual colors fast and easy. You can use it in an overall image or in a mask. What exactly is
Have you suddenly found yourself with some spare time on your hands? Looking for the silver lining, perhaps think of this as enforced creative project time. A kind of self-imposed vacation from the rest of the world (borrowed that from a friend, it sounded so good). But what should you
I continue to answer your most popular questions about night photography. I’ll answer what you’ve asked most recently. This time? Filters, ghosts, and light painting. Do bear in mind that I am answering these questions from the perspective of a night photographer who largely photographs on or near a full
Have you made a photo-related resolution for 2024 yet? Why not try a fun photo challenge to level up your skills? Every sports coach in the world has said, “practice makes perfect” to their players. The same is also true for photographers. Consistent practice, coupled with honest feedback from peers
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. Now that we have a fresh year ahead of us, many of us are feeling motivated
When we photograph landscapes, it’s really important to pay attention to our composition, so we can achieve the strongest and most appealing photograph possible. In this video, Serge Ramelli travels to Topanga Canyon and shows some ideas to get better compositions for landscape photographs, that can help you tell a
Is it possible to purchase a high-quality camera, lens and even a tripod with a budget of under $600? The answer might surprise you! To do this, I chose to purchase used items. The prices for the equipment I mention are all from reputable companies such as KEH, MPB, B&H
FotoPro Ambassador Lisa Langell is a fabulous wildlife and nature photographer. I asked her about this mountain landscape image she made in Kenai Lake, Alaska. According to Lisa, Alaska’s ever-changing weather produces fog and reflections that appear — then are gone in an instant. “A photographer has to be quick
