Specialist or generalist? Do you struggle with this question or distinction in your own photography? I know many of us do. As we learn and grow in our photography we’re sometimes told to choose one thing, pick a niche and focus on that. It’s supposed to be better to be
Product photography is an essential aspect of showcasing and promoting merchandise. However, when it comes to glassware and highly reflective surfaces, capturing compelling images can be a challenging task. The reflective nature of these materials often leads to unwanted reflections, glare, and distortion. In a recent studio session, I shared
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, what do you currently want to improve in your photography? Whether
Maybe I am the only person who did not know this feature existed, but I bet I’m not! I have long been a fan of Sony cameras. However, while they can work in the dark, I always say they can’t see in the dark! This makes it near impossible to
I’m a fan of focus stacking for improved depth of field. Photoshop is a good tool but leaves a little to be desired in the seamless rendering of a stacked set of images. If you are only doing a little focus stack imaging it works fine. Photoshop is great for
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month we have an open talk about branding experience and ideas since we have Barbara who specializes in that. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try
Our writers have been busy putting these microphones to work and writing up reviews. If you’re still looking, let us help you decide which bit of kit is right for you. Rode VideoMicro II: It’s simply great Andy Ford checks out the Rode VideoMicro II and praised it as an
Over the past year, I’ve been forced to get a bit outside my comfort zone when it comes to photography. So how did I face my fears and quickly adapt to street photography during the Covid-19 pandemic? Some background I’m used to capturing corporate and community events, taking photos of
Self-assignments are a great way for professional and enthusiast photographers to practice, improve their skills, and challenge themselves creatively. Here are some benefits of creating self-assignments and some examples to get you started: Practice and improvement Self-assignments allow photographers to practice their craft regularly, which can help them develop their
A giant motel sign, a ghost town, a beautiful evening, and a camera. This is how I created this night selfie through light painting. The above night selfie photo is a blend. The base photo is 2 minutes f/8 ISO 200. The selfie photo was 3 seconds f/3.5 ISO 3200.
I always thought star trails took hours of time, loads of technical gear, a great deal of knowledge on the night sky and astro telemetry to get a really cool result. So I never tried, until now. I recently captured my very first star trail photo and it also had
Here’s another reminder that meeting and hanging out with fellow photographers is not only fun, but it’s also educational! Get together In Sedona, there are a number of fine photographers. One photographer, Ted Grussing, opens his home once a month for a gathering to have a potluck. We get to
