This week we’re getting to know community member, Debby Johnson. Haven’t joined the Photofocus Community yet? Sign up for free today! How did you get started in photography? “I got started in photography by accident. I come from a long line of storytellers and was an art major in college.
What do you listen to when culling or editing photos? I would love to know. I have a shortlist go-to music that I’ll share. Ambient music I listen to a lot of instrumental ambient music. And one of my favorite artists in this genre is Brian Eno. His music is
If you’re into editorial photography, I’m sure you’re constantly looking for themes and ideas for your next projects. Coming up with a concept and planning a shoot around it can be intimidating, especially if you’re a beginner. This is where some editorial photo shoot inspiration can come in handy! In
I’m writing this article while waiting at the gate for my delayed flight in Phoenix heading to Orlando. My friend Richie and I just finished photographing a wedding in Oregon, and started our connecting flight journey back to Florida. The security checkpoint line was very long in Orlando but not
As a wedding photographer, losing a client’s photos before I can deliver them gives me nightmares. When you consider the time, effort, and let’s face it, money, that goes into a wedding day, and the fact that the photos I take are the only record of that for prosperity, then
The 2021 International Portrait Photographer of the Year awards from International Portrait Photographer was just announced. Congratulations to the overall winner Forough Yavari from Australia. You can see her image below. 2021 was the first year for this award that Peter Eastway and his Pt Publishing Company have created. Peter Eastway
Back in 2015, I predicted this day was coming. Sure, this was a pre-mirrorless era for Nikon. So the Z brand did not exist. At the time, I thought the camera would be called the Nikon MF. You can read my prediction on LinkedIn. Now, in 2021, Nikon has officially announced
Today, Nikon announced the Z fc, a DX-format camera that combines the latest mirrorless technology with classic design and functionality. It’s the compact and lightweight everyday companion that evokes both the urge to create and to take the time to embrace the moment. Featuring a heritage-inspired design, satisfying analog controls
Today is National Camera Day. Yes, I know there is a day for everything now. Since we are a photography site, though, I figured we should honor this day for cameras. The National Day website/calendar has a historical timeline and facts about photography and cameras you can read here. From their
Right there in the middle of the Basic panel are two mysterious controls bearing the names “Whites” and “Blacks.” What do they do? More to the point, how are they used? First, let’s explore clipping. What is clipping? Simply, clipping is the area of a photo that is pure white
There’s no question that vintage Leica cameras are among the most iconic and gorgeous cameras ever made. So, it’s not surprising to find them on the wishlists of many film photographers and vintage camera collectors today. If that sounds like you, we’re sure you’ll find today’s featured restoration story particularly
I like to light my backgrounds but I was never very happy about the way light spread unevenly. Typically my setup involves a background light with a conical standard reflector. The light is a couple of feet away from the background and pointed near center. Light spreads across the backdrop
