Most photographers have a hard time posing multiple people, especially couples. But once you develop a set of different poses, it’s not that hard. Here’s how to create a romantic pose by simply having one person kiss the other’s forehead. Communicate and a little silliness Communication plus a little silliness
Looking at my notes from Imaging USA and the individuals I had the chance to chat with many were beginning their photography journey. One of the most frequently as questions was, “What do you shoot?” I got the answer wrong a few times, as I said I shoot Canon, quickly followed
I had a Rode VideoMicro II shipped to me all the way from Australia. I put it to the test. First impressions are typical of what I’ve come to expect from Rode. The design is ultracompact yet sleek, the all-metal construction seems durable, and it is extremely lightweight 1.5oz (with
Getting out in nature and staying there can lead to better image creation, such as the one illustrating this article. I’m able to do that via boondocking AKA car camping. My Toyota RAV4 is the base. I shared my original boondocking build here and part two here. Below, I’ll show
When you get a new camera, one of the first things you need to do is to acquaint yourself with its features. However, there are times when there are still some “secret features” that are left to discover. This is precisely what Helsinki-based Matti Sulanto tackled about the Ricoh GR
Not long ago, I got a paper backdrop from San Jose Camera & Video. I was kind of proud of myself because usually these trips involve lots of wandering around and watching the Gear Acquisition Syndrome ramp up. This time the goal was clear — there was only the one
We put together some great tutorials and articles for exploring portrait lighting techniques for using speedlights, especially in portrait photography. Perhaps you’re ready to make the jump to lighting but not sure which way to go, speedlights or strobes? Portrait lighting: Should you get a strobe or a speedlight? Here’s
Linz, Austria is yet another picturesque city to photograph and wander. As in most of these cities along the Danube River, if you are on a river cruise, you really don’t have enough time to really get a feel for each place. Linz is no different. We would have loved
It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask our readers a question so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. This week, we ask: So let’s be honest who here has actually read their camera manual? Let
When you’ve got some space between wedding bookings (or, I don’t know, a global pandemic cancels every wedding in your calendar), a styled photoshoot is a great strategy for connecting with local wedding vendors, growing your portfolio and keeping your skills fresh. A styled wedding shoot can run from a
Light meter matters in photography. As such, we’ve put together a quick guide to help you understand it. Check out these three articles to learn how to use them, what they do and why your camera’s meter isn’t always enough. They might just give you the info you’re searching for!
I’m feeling obsolete lately. Why? Let me tell you. Technology moves fast. So fast. Writing for Photofocus has allowed me to see just how quickly the photography industry — and the photography gear that come with it — has changed in the last six years. New photography gear It feels
