This week we’re getting to know community member, Aaron Perkinson. Aaron has always enjoyed recording his travels and every day life. Haven’t joined the Photofocus Community yet? Sign up for free today! How did you get started in photography? “I never considered myself a photographer. However, as I look at
The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 have been added to the NIKKOR Z lineup. The premium NIKKOR Z MC 105mm and the compact NIKKOR Z MC 50mm are the first NIKKOR Z lenses to feature a 1:1 reproduction ratio, allowing users
This morning, DxO announced the new Nik Collection 4. The latest version touts powerful new tools and an even more friendly user experience. An industry leader in the field of creative photography, Nik Collection 4 by DxO now features Meta Presets, improved U Point technology, and more seamless interactions with
A year into the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of us have started to find our way around our photography projects. Sometimes, some of us still find ourselves stuck with shooting at home. We can always take it as an opportunity to practice and try something new. For example, now is
Whether it’s your dad or the father of your kids, if he’s into photography, I have a few ideas for you. The adventurer Perhaps your hubby is the adventurous type and you are too. In this case, maybe you could get the kids to get him The Adventure Challenge kit.
Last time we placed the spotlight on Hamburg-based Jan Erik Waider, we imagined the Earth’s fiery beginnings in his “Genesis” series. By now, we mostly know him for his abstract landscape photography infused with atmospheric vibe and surreal colors. So, it’s interesting to see his venture into macro photography with “MOORLANDS,”
Luxembourg and the Ardennes region are known for the Battle of the Bulge. This is something I knew of, about and what little I had been taught in school (or from the movie “Band of Brothers”). One of the most emotional, touching and informative tours I’ve ever been on was
What is Starlink? SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is constructing Starlink. They are launching a web of satellites, or constellation, that will provide internet access. This constellation will consist of thousands of mass-produced small satellites in low orbit. The idea here is to provide low-latency broadband connectivity to underserved areas,
This Memorial Day I would like to introduce you to my friend and colleague Bruce Roscoe. Born in Burlington Vermont, Bruce studied photography in the Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam as a still photographer. He was assigned to the I Corp. As a veteran, he has embarked on
Perhaps you’ve heard the term “LUT” before, but aren’t really sure what it all means. So what exactly are LUTs, especially in regard to photography? Well, a LUT is short for a Lookup Table. It is basically a color grading tool, that takes a conversion profile that takes predefined color
You’ve got your foreground element, you’ve got your rule of thirds, and you’ve got striking light on your subject. Everything is looking good for you to have a terrific landscape photograph that you’ll be proud of. But, as has always been the case in photography, your work has just begun:
You reviewed the camera manual and completed an online tutorial. You did everything you thought you were supposed to do. And yet, your photographs have not exposed the way you want them to be. When I was a new photographer, shooting transparency film, I was always frustrated by exposure. I kept
