Photography is an art form that relies heavily on the interplay of light and shadow. In the pursuit of capturing stunning images, photographers often turn to lighting modifiers to shape and control the quality of light. These tools are indispensable for achieving the desired mood, emphasizing specific details, and creating
Creating that soft dreamy almost hazy and ethereal look in Lightroom Classic and Luminar isn’t as difficult as you might think. Sure, it is always best to capture in-camera, and I will look at a few fun ways to do that. But sometimes, we want to apply it to images
In case you missed it, there’s a new film stock that’s been the talk of the town over the weekend. HARMAN Phoenix 200 prides itself as the world’s newest color negative film made from scratch, and the first experimental emulsion made at the HARMAN Photo factory. Of course, such a
You’ll often hear photographers talk about the filters they like to use on their camera lenses. Filters can range from UV haze filters to Neutral Density filters and the most common, the “Circular Polarizer” or “Polarizer” filter. Each has their own distinct purpose to alter the look and feel of
AI is becoming increasingly intelligent. Love it or hate it, it’s a tool that can make photographers’ lives a bit easier by helping eliminate unwanted objects in our photos. Skylum (who created Luminar Neo) claims that the new GenErase and GenSwap tools are super powerful and have taken these features
I consider conceptual portraits as one of the most powerful genres for self-expression and setting ideas in motion. Among the most impressive examples I’ve seen so far are the works of Boston-based Karen Jerzyk. Each photo is a thought-provoking story on its own, and says a lot about all the
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 the holidays are here and we’re a few weeks away until Christmas, we’re sure
Series and studies in photography can help you in many ways. Are you drawn to photographing certain subjects? Do you ever feel like you’re running out of ideas or new ways to photographic those subjects? Where to start Start with what you have. Take a look through your archives to
A kit for continuous lighting needs to include at least one LED light panel. For years now, my favorite has been the Luxli Timpani. My new favorite is the Timpani2. Luxli has gone all out in making what I have considered the best even better! The most popular size is
Can you light paint, or illuminate, a foreground in our National Park system for your night photo? If so, which ones? Light painting Light painting is illuminating a subject at night with light. This can be disruptive to others. Or to wildlife. And it’s compounded if it is with a
Flexispot sent us their C7 Premium Ergonomic Office Chair. We checked it out to see if it could be beneficial to you. Flexispot previously sent us their E7 Premium Standing Desk, a motorized adjustable table that was attractive, sturdy, and functional, earning a five-star review and an Photofocus Editor’s Choice.
Hollyland has just announced the MARS M1 Enhanced, a cutting-edge wireless video device that’s set to revolutionize videography by seamlessly combining transmission, reception, and monitoring into a single, versatile solution. The MARS M1 Enhanced is the perfect companion for aerial photography monitoring, on-the-go surveillance, and wireless focus control. It caters
