This morning, Elinchrom introduced the Elinchrom ONE, a portable, battery-powered monolight. Featuring a low profile of 3.3 pounds, and similar in size to a 70-200mm lens, the Elinchrom ONE is geared toward photographers who need to take the light anywhere they go. The Elinchrom ONE utilizes an internal Li-ion battery
As I continue to foray into the unpredictable world of freelance photography, I’ve come to create a personal mantra that I find myself muttering under my breath when out in the field. It applies whether shooting solo, or out creating with clients. The phrase is simple: “Gear first.” As an
I’m thinking Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop has grown up. It helped tremendously in a calendar project with changing the aspect ratio of images. Hummingbird calendar Asked to prep images for a 2022 Hummingbird calendar, I agreed. I didn’t realize most images were horizontal and the calendar was closer to a
One of the biggest dilemmas with travel is what lenses — and how many — to take. Have you been seeking the perfect travel lenses for Sony full-frame cameras? Then perhaps these Tamron lenses could be for you. When Tamron heard I was heading off to Tropical Far North Queensland
Every photographer knows that Hasselblad cameras come with a hefty price tag. They also know that these cameras took some of the most iconic photos of the 20th century. Hasselblad also sent the first cameras to the moon and made the world’s first digital compact mirrorless medium format camera. But are these
Underwater photography, especially in the ocean, is one of the most challenging but also rewarding genres to get into. Behind the stunning photos out there are unforgettable scenes and stories that forever changed the lives of many photographers. Among them is Thomas Peschak, a marine biologist turned conservation photographer and National
The Pentax K-1′s built-in Astrotracer tracks stars using GPS data to shift its sensor during longer exposures. This allows you to shoot longer exposures without star trailing while reducing noise and increasing details. It’s quite easy to get Astrotracer up and running. But what about real world applications? For this,
I was going through some old information and thought this might be something helpful to share. In the Photofocus Community, we have a monthly Photo Assist Live show. Members submit images and the Photofocus authors talk about the images, answer questions the person has about it and helps them figure
As photography technology improves, digital cameras and other photography gear become increasingly capable of making the job easier for everyone. They also allow us to shoot to our hearts’ content — a boon and bane for today’s photographers. It’s now easy to end up with hundreds of shots. A big
Virginia is a state steeped in a rich history with a rugged, natural beauty. From the monuments, museums and commemorative sites to the north, to the endless rolling hills and lush farmland in the central parts, to the beautiful mountain vistas and valleys of the southwestern climbs, to the wetlands
Looking to create great memories on your next road trip? Here are some valuable tips for documenting your Van Life journey!
When it comes to portrait photography, medium format film remains the best choice for its superb, high resolution images. There are so many great photographers who can attest to this. The Internet is also never short of portraits that serve as great examples. In the video above, I’m sure Los Angeles-based
