Up in the mountains of Nevada is a ghost town. It was a former old Western mining town, and its fortunes rose and fell with the demand for precious metals. We arrived at the town, ready for some night photography. One of the largest buildings has two stories, both with
There will be a Solar Eclipse (coming to North America) on October 14, 2023. Will you be ready? Perhaps a Kolari 15-stop Filter can help? Pointing your camera at the sun can be incredibly dangerous for your camera. The bright pointed light from the sun focused through your camera lens
When it comes to portrait photography, zoom lenses aren’t exactly the first that come to mind. Fast prime lenses are the prime choices for this purpose, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experiment with other types of lenses. Some zoom lenses, for example, come with focal lengths and maximum apertures
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 photography tech moving at breakneck speed, we’ve become so used to seeing new photography gear
When we speak of abandoned places, the first thing that often comes to mind is how lonely or eerie they are. Frightening in their decay and unsettling in their disarray, most urban exploration photographers seek to capture these elements for emotional impact. For Portland, Oregon-based Brendon Burton, however, these forgotten
PRC, the AI company behind the award-winning Excire software, has recently launched the latest iteration of its innovative photo-management program, Excire Foto 2024. Powered by five state-of-the-art AI models, including a prompt-search AI that allows users to instantly retrieve images by inputting text descriptions, and an X-tetics AI that intelligently
Are you looking to bring a little outside indoors for a photoshoot? I recently did a faux window ledge still-life setup in the studio, just for fun. The original idea The original idea came from a friend of mine, while I was visiting. She has no windows in her studio
One look that has gained immense popularity in recent years is the enchanting aesthetic of light and airy photos. Characterized by their ethereal, bright and dreamlike quality, these photos evoke a sense of serenity and beauty that captivates the viewer’s imagination. Join me as we explore the step-by-step process of
Prepare for an exciting update in Luminar Neo that’s set to enhance your photo-editing experience! Dive into the enhancements and refinements brought to you by Luminar Neo 1.14.0. For Luminar Neo Subscribers and holders of the 2023/24 Creative Journey Pass Skylum introduces Neon & Glow to Luminar Neo! This new
In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! This is a special episode where we get to talk to an expert on generative AI, and ask as many questions as we can fit in the hour.
Every landscape photographer’s journey into the craft often begins with a love for the great outdoors and a taste for adventure. Michigan-based landscape photographer, content creator, influencer and Tamron brand ambassador Nick Irwin is no exception. Since discovering his love for photography, he has always gravitated toward the beauty of
The October 14th Annular Solar Eclipse just around the corner. So, we’re sure many of you have already marked your calendars and finalized your plans to capture the event. If you’re doing it for the first time ever, or the first time in a long time, here’s a PSA from
