When we speak of rare and legendary film stocks, Kodak Aerochrome sits high up on the list. Any film photographer, at some point in their creative journey, will come across this emulsion and try their hardest to get their hands on a roll or two. If this is the first
Lighting modifiers can make a dramatic difference in your images, shaping and controlling light for professional-looking results. But high-end gear can be expensive! The good news? You can create effective DIY lighting modifiers with simple, affordable materials. Check out these before-and-after shots to see just how much a well-crafted modifier
Traveling is a wondrous journey filled with unforgettable moments, breathtaking landscapes, and enriching experiences. Capturing these moments through photography has become an integral part of modern travel. However, amidst the excitement of exploring new destinations, many travelers often overlook a crucial aspect: backing up their precious photos. In today’s digital
Japan holds a special place in many photographers’ hearts for many good reasons. The most obvious of these is the fact that the country is the birthplace of popular global brands like Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm. So, it’s not surprising that Japanese photographers like Montreal-based Toshiki Yukawa think there are
Spending the day with legendary photographer Rick Ferro was an experience filled with creativity and innovation. As he prepared for his upcoming glamour portrait class at The Texas School, we put the Smoke Ninja Pro to the test. This compact yet powerful tool added cinematic depth to our shots, enhancing
If you’re just getting started with street photography, there’s a chance that you get a lot of your ideas and inspiration from social media. There, you likely find a lot of street photography trends that may seem cool or fun to do. However, it’s important that you don’t get caught
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. With spring now in full season, the transition to more temperate climes is starting to encourage
There exists a captivating phenomenon that can elevate the allure of any image. This is called the starburst effect. This enchanting visual effect occurs when light sources in a photograph, such as the sun or streetlights, appear as radiant, star-like bursts of light. Mastering the art of capturing starbursts can
The so-called Nifty Fifty lens is popular among many photographers, prized for its versatility and perspective closest to human vision. However, if you’re fond of 50mm and use it for most of your photography work, you could also be making a big composition mistake with this focal length. In the
If you missed part one, you can read it here: Big goals, fresh adventures and positive habits for 2025 As we enter the third month of 2025, now is the perfect time to pause and check in. At the start of the year, I introduced the Blueprint for Big Goals,
Soon, it’s time to photograph flowers as the spring into bloom. They are not quite hitting stride as yet in my area, so I thought I’d grab a grocery store orchid and experiment a little with studio lighting, Photoshop and some textures. Long lens While testing a new long lens
If you’re interested in travel photography, among the things you’ve probably thought about is the risk of creating forgettable images — travel snaps that have been taken over and over ad nauseam. The quick fix to this is to avoid the usual locations, angles, and compositions that we see on social
