If you want a job, you need a portfolio. Sure a good-looking résumé with excellent credentials and references will seal the deal, but employers and clients want proof. How do I know? Well, I’ve been on both sides of the table. I have interviewed for plenty of jobs over the
Been shooting 35mm film for quite some time now? You must be wondering if it’s about time for you to step up to medium format film. It’s definitely something that all film photographers in this day and age want to try and experience. But is this progression really for you? Hopefully, Canadian
Are you still using manual focus lenses? Whether you’re adapting vintage lenses or just want to be able to effectively use manual focus lenses, zone focusing will help you take better photos, especially if you do a lot of street and travel photography. In the quick video above, UK-based film
In the world of photo editing, the power of imagination fuels innovation. One such transformative technique is the use of overlays—a method that not only enhances the visual appeal but also injects a layer of creativity into any photograph. Let’s explore how overlays can open up a new realm of
How do you give titles to your photos and projects? This is definitely more a subjective and sometimes even personal decision. Some photographers prefer to be straightforward, while others want to try being a little artistic with it. However, if you’re still unsure about your approach on the matter, this
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 whether you’ve read your camera manual or not. Do you
How do we light paint a Joshua Tree? And how do we photograph light streaks from a passing truck? Let’s have a look. There are three components to this photo that I will discuss. Let’s go over the streaks of light from the truck first. Streaks of light Photographing light
Still can’t make up your mind between the Fujifilm X100VI and the Ricoh GR IIIx? We can’t blame you, since these two are essentially the most popular digital compact cameras in the market. In an ideal world, it would be awesome to get both. But if you can only choose one regardless of
Want a rock-solid, stable tripod base for photography? Of course you do. Here are a few quick tips to make sure your camera is safe and secure. Create a nice, wide base Ideally, you should spread your tripod legs nice and wide to form a pyramid. You want all three
Foregrounds in night sky and Milky Way photography need different processing to reduce noise than star captures. Here is the process I use for that. Also, in case you missed them, check out my previous articles on Planning and Capture and Processing Stars for this year’s Milky Way Huntin’ Season.
So, you’ve just decided to focus your photography practice on street photography. You must be curious about what the journey would be like for you ,or what lessons you’ll pick up along the way. The road to capturing life as it unfolds out in the streets is dynamic and interesting,
If you’ve ever been interested in infrared photography and also wonder about how the effect would translate into moving pictures, today’s featured video is right up your alley. Our favorite weird lens enthusiast Mathieu Stern recently shared a short film showing Paris glowing in gorgeous infrared hues. Take a look! In his
