With the official arrival of summer, many of us will be spending more time outside, especially at the beach. Below are five ways to help you get creative with your beach photography! 1. Reflections Adding reflections into your beach photos can help boost your compositions. Tidal pools are one of
Thinking of switching from a mouse to a pen display for your photo editing or creative workflow? In this video, I walk you through how to get the most out of your Huion Kamvas Pro 16 tablet—perfect for beginners in photography, digital art, or retouching. I’ll show you how to
Prime lenses are preferred by many photographers for the many advantages they bring. Mainly, they tend to produce sharper images than zoom lenses and can produce a more shallow depth of field. These qualities make a wide selection of lenses perfect for genres like portrait photography and low light photography.
Be ready with your summer edits and snag big savings while you’re at it — with Skylum’s ongoing offers for Luminar Neo and Luminar Mobile! If you’re yet to get a subscription, Skylum’s summer sale has you covered. Now is a great time to get both the desktop and mobile
Learn how to master studio lighting for portraits even without a model in this beginner-friendly tutorial. In Mastering Lighting: Studio Basics with Portraits, I’ll show you how to confidently practice lighting techniques using mannequins, wig heads, or even props at home. Whether you’re working with strobes, constant lights or a
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 want to know: Do you collect any vintage, creative or specialty lenses? What
This osprey photography opportunity was kind of a bonus. Well, maybe a big bonus. I went out the the Bubbling Ponds by the Fish Hatchery in Page Springs, AZ to kill a little time. I met a previously unknown to me fellow photographer and his wife and shared some stories.
In the era of visual culture where images dominate our daily lives, the art of photo retouching plays a significant role in shaping our perception of beauty and aesthetics. With the advancement of technology, retouching techniques have become more sophisticated. This allows photographers and editors to create stunning visuals that
Do you really need the all the gear that photography influencers are egging on you to get? Photographer, filmmaker and YouTuber Hunter Scott says you most likely don’t, and he explains why in the video above. Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) is real, and it can often get you wanting stuff that are
Even if your gear is modest, if it’s been made in the past 10-15 years, it’s good enough to create photos for National Geographic. No, really. Why am I saying this? The camera we most likely own, even if it is 10-15 years old, is a sophisticated bundle of equipment.
The Viltrox DC-A1 is a 7-inch on-camera monitor designed for filmmakers and photographers seeking a bright, feature-rich display for outdoor and studio shooting. I personally love using it—it’s been a game-changer in the studio and absolutely fantastic when I’m teaching. Why? Because it gives my students a clear, real-time view
Portrait photography is a captivating art form that allows us to capture the essence of a person in a single frame. It has long been a favorite of mine, but this is not always the case. So, whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiast armed with a smartphone, there’s
