There are few things in night photography more enjoyable than light painting vintage vehicles. I will describe how I light-painted this old Buick automobile so you can join in the fun. A quick word about light painting Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any
Suddenly, I heard the frantic crunching of footsteps coming toward me. The figure whipped around the flashlight. “Have you seen a camera on a tripod? I was doing a time-lapse and now cannot find it!” Finding cameras in the dark of night It was easy to see how he could
Radiant Photo addresses dynamic range well with their instantaneous edit. However, it also allows you to refine it easily and to your liking. Let’s have a look. What is Radiant Photo? Radiant Photo states that it was created by photographers for photographers. It’s an easy-to-use editor that runs as stand-alone
So many of us feel like we need to have the latest and greatest gear to get the images we want, when in fact a lot can be done with what we have. I was given this shoot as an assignment four years ago and it taught me a lot.
Cityscapes are great whether you’re walking around your hometown or on vacation, trying to capture a scene to remember for the ages. In this video from Loïc Bellemare-Alford, he walks us through five tips on how to get some breathtaking cityscapes with your mobile phone. Using the Google Pixel 4a, Loïc
Many photographers believe that you have to spend big bucks on a telephoto lens to create stunning wildlife images. The truth is, you can create compelling wildlife images with affordable lightweight lenses like the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. It’s true. You don’t have to break the bank these
Adobe Photoshop beta received a nice update, Generative Expand. This allows you to expand images magically and easily with one click. Here’s how it works. Example one: Strange VW camper For the first example, I will use a night photo of a bizarre VW camper made of a van and
Photography is an art form that thrives on creativity and self-expression. As photographers, seeking feedback and constructive critiques from peers, mentors or experts is an essential step toward refining our style and improving our craft. Constructive criticism not only helps us identify our strengths and weaknesses but also provides valuable
This leg of our travels covers four cities: Berlin, Copenhagen and Aalborg. As most travelers know, things don’t always go as planned. Our entry into Gdansk was canceled due to weather and other delays. I did manage this image of the storms as we cruised by. Berlin So, we traveled
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. This week, we are wondering, do you use AI-powered image editing tools for your photography? Many
I recently purchased myself a photography book after someone brought it to a recent class. Cinematic Portraits by Pete Wright is a fabulous how-to guide for creating old-school, Hollywood style, film noir portraits. It’s in-depth and informative with loads of helpful information. What’s covered Pete Wright sets out to cover
You may know I am a Platypod Pro. As such, sometimes I am tasked with putting the equipment trough some extra paces. In this case, the challenge was to create an extreme vertorama, including the Milky Way from horizon to horizon. Vertorama’s in an of themselves are a challenge. You
