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How to edit an image …

… or why it takes so long to edit images. I thought it might interest you to peek inside my editing process. Well, at least my editing process for this particular day and image. Because, you know, it’s never the same day, image or same process ever. Start the editing

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Wide-Angle lenses

Exploring lens options beyond the nifty-fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a term used to describe a 50mm prime lens, which is considered a versatile and affordable option for many photographers. A recent survey we did at Photofocus revealed nearly 30% of our readers consider it their favorite lens. However, it’s important to remember that there are

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Not every photographer needs Photoshop

What? You can’t possibly be serious? Or at a minimum you can’t possibly be a serious photographer without Photoshop, right? Who says? Well, certainly not me. I’m part of a mentoring community that works with members to help them down their own paths. Part of that journey is declaring an

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Luminar Neo Software Updates

Luminar Neo 1.8.0 update released with exciting improvements

Last week Luminar Neo released its latest software update. According to the fabulous people at Skylum, there has been a range of updates to make Luminar Neo even better. Luminar Neo has just released its latest update, version 1.8.0, which comes with a host of exciting improvements. These include the

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Review: Joby Wavo Air Wireless Microphone Kit

Working with wireless microphones when creating videos is a blessing. I’ve been working with 18 foot corded Audio-Technica lavaliere microphones. I gotta tell you, more than once it has tripped me up. If you are on a tight budget or don’t do much video it works OK. When it is

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How to automate fades in After Effects

If you create an expression in After Effects to automatically fade a layer in and out, it can be efficient in the long run. This is because you’ll be able to adjust the beginning and ending times of the layer without having to adjust keyframes. To get started, create an

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Six photography books every student should read

Becoming a skilled professional in your chosen field can pose challenges if you lack access to relevant books. While there is a wealth of literature available on photography as an art form, certain books stand out as essential reading for everyone. In this regard, we have compiled a list of

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Mobile Mondays: Capturing a long exposure on your phone

As we’re out and about, we might not always have our cameras with us. But that shouldn’t stop us from capturing something we find inspiring. Lauri Novak had a great piece a couple of weeks ago about keeping your phone ready for photography. And it’s true — having your phone

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