Each month we spend some time with one of you, the everyday photographer. On The Photographer Show with Scott + Lauri, sponsored by our friends at Tamron, we share our love of photography and discuss a few images to learn more about our readers and the Photofocus Community members. This
I have been using Photoshop as my photo editor for many years. And a few years ago, I also began using Lightroom Classic. I love their flexibility and power. And I love working with Layers and Layer masks. After all, Lightroom Classic and Photoshop are among the most widely used photo
Still missing some travel lenses to pair with your Sony camera? Some photographers may think that prime lenses aren’t the best choices for travel photography. But, today’s featured video featuring three Sony prime lenses will prove otherwise. In the Adorama video above, Brooklyn, New York-based photographer and director of photography Cooper Naitove
Have you been doing film photography for quite some time now? Chances are, you’re ready to either upgrade your gear or invest in useful accessories. If budget is a major consideration, the latter is your best option. There are actually plenty of film photography accessories that won’t put a dent
It’s been a really long couple of years, hasn’t it? Where I live in Australia, we are under a constant lockdown threat. We never know when and where one will hit. I am in lockdown right now. I cannot leave my house without a permit, apart from essential shopping, medical
It’s more common for senior portrait photographers to work with just one subject. Still, it always pays to be ready for a session with two seniors, whether they’re best friends, twins or siblings. Posing them can be challenging if you’re new to shooting senior pairs, but today’s senior portrait tip
I recently explored an abandoned waterpark in the Mojave Desert at night. The park has been abandoned since 2004. I was drawn to the entrance, and I thought I could create some great shadows with this. I’ll break down the process behind creating this image using a handheld light. Although
One of my absolute favorite features inside of Lightroom Classic is the Collections panel. They allow the user to “collect” photos from different folders all into one place to organize projects or ideas. Putting photos into a collection does not move the image; instead, it references the file and groups
Fujifilm cameras and their lenses are a niche product. Why do we say this? Well, their 5.5% share of the market tells us that this is the case. However, this is actually quite perplexing because Fujifilm makes some of the best-looking cameras and lenses on the market. They perform wonderfully
Impostor syndrome is defined as the fear or worry that your peers or the public at large will find out that you are a fake or phony. It is the self-doubt that makes you feel like you don’t measure up to other professionals. It’s the sense that you’re not good
Often most people tend to think of shooting things at a distance with their zoom lens, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Here is how to get creative with your zoom lens. Get in close There is nothing stopping you from getting in close, apart from your lenses
Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with Chicago-based portrait photographer Andrew Michaels about building his business during these challenging times. Get ready to be inspired! All images © copyright Andrew Michaels / State Street Photo Studio
