This week you have the chance to see KelbyOne in a way that has never been offered before. On Thursday at 2:00 PM EDT, Scott Kelby will host a live demo of what it is like to be a KelbyOne member, along with a behind-the-scenes tour of the KelbyOne Studios.
As photographers and creatives, we tend to work mostly on our own. It’s just the way many of us are wired. This isn’t a bad thing, it’s just that sometimes we get caught up in our own little world. So what do you do when the creativity has stalled? It
Forget the flat, studio flash. You know the classic Clamshell or Rembrandt lighting. Backlighting, where the light source comes from behind your subject, injects a captivating drama and dimension into creative portrait photography. It’s a technique used by countless photographers to create striking and unforgettable images, outside of the studio.
In case you missed the memo, today is World Photography Day! But if you don’t have anything planned yet, don’t fret — you don’t have to do anything grand to celebrate the occasion. Here’s a quick rundown of some easy things you can do today to keep those creative juices
Are you planning your next holiday? Why not make the most of your time by preplanning some holiday photos? It helps, especially if you have limited time due to spending time with family and such. Research your location If you know your intended itinerary ahead of time, it’s a great
From the title alone, most of you probably have an idea how this story goes. But for those who have just discovered Leica and the premium status (cough price tag cough) that it comes with, it could be interesting to see if there are any Leicas that won’t break the bank. Today’s
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. Let’s face it, it’s easier to learn and master the photography genres we truly like. The
When we speak of versatile focal lengths, 50mm lenses are among the top choices. A favorite of many portrait and street photographers, the focal length is flattering for capturing both scenes and people. Still, since we’re talking about versatility, it’s fair to wonder if it’s a good choice for group
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for something different. New angles, new lighting, new techniques, new gear and new perspectives. I had been wanting to experiment with the sorts of blurring effects some tilt-shift lenses could offer for years now, as I had seen very few examples of this
Image stacking is one of the techniques that astrophotographers often use to get better results. But if you’re new to the craft and not sure where to start, we found just the astrophotography tutorial that should help. In the video above, Trevor Jones of AstroBackyard demonstrates how to use Deep Sky Stacker (DSS) to harness the
Lighting is undoubtedly one of the most critical elements that can make or break a photograph, especially with portraits. Among the various lighting techniques that photographers employ to create stunning portraits, one technique that has consistently stood out for its elegance and versatility is clamshell lighting. Known for its flattering
My wife, Holly, has a special relationship with hummingbirds. She maintains the feeders year round for our residents and exponentially increases as the critters pass on their migrations. More on that below. Feeding in St. Thomas, USVI Holly took care of the hummingbirds at our home in St Thomas, USVI.
