A couple of years ago, I purchased a new lens, the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3. Why? Well, I got a great deal on it at WPPI and my Canon 70-300mm, while still working perfectly, was 10 years old. I thought the extra reach would be nice. Also, I rarely buy new
Want to make your food photography more moody or interesting? Getting extra creative with the lighting will do the trick for you. One of the most simple yet effective ways to do this is to use a GOBO — a “go between object” light modifier. If this is the first
In this episode of Reflections on Mirrorless, Scott Wyden Kivowitz sits down with Ken Hubbard to discuss all things night photography. In this live webinar, Ken will give an overview of night photography and how to best get started. He’ll go through some of his favorite astro images from over
When looking at a portrait where is the first place you look? I look at the subject’s eyes. This leads me to look at the lights in their eyes. A catchlight is a light source that causes a specular highlight in a subject’s eye in an image. They are sometimes
This week we’re getting to know community member, Kari Korpihete. Kari is from Helsinki, Finland and his photos have been accepted for several international photo exhibitions around the world. He has also been awarded The AFIAP (Artiste Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique) title. Haven’t joined the Photofocus Community yet? Sign
Being creative is crucial for any professional individual, whether you are an artist, entrepreneur, photographer, etc. We know creativity when we see it, but why is it so hard to explain? In this article, I’ll try to breakdown the definition of creativity and list out some tips that you can
What is a good lens for Milky Way photos that won’t break the bank? This is a common question that frequently pops up in social media discussions everywhere. People ask about recommendations for ultra wide-angle lenses for night photography, astrophotography, or photographing the starry night. And with “Milky Way season”
Train tracks. We’ve all heard arguments for, and against, photographing on or near them. When I first started in photography, I thought photographing near train tracks was really cool. It provided a texture element that was otherwise unseen and created some opportunities for some cool portraits. But I quickly learned
Architecture is an art on its own. So, it’s not surprising that most of us find ourselves pointing our cameras to it once in a while. Some even make architectural photography a long-term creative endeavor to capture the most stunning buildings and structures around the world. Among them is self-taught
I previously attended a Mastermind marketing class on selling my work as a fine art Lens Based Artist. People often ask why I attend marketing classes as I am well known as a solid marketing person. I don’t know everything by a long stretch. We need to stay on top
Want to separate yourself from your competition? Learn how to backlight your subjects! In all my years of photography, none of my images get as many oohs and ahhhs as my backlit images. Combine a backlit image with some interesting bokeh or scenery and it’s a recipe for more bookings!
My first day around Death Valley was a mixture of amazing and mishaps. Let’s call them amazing mishaps (on a side note “The Amazing Mishaps” would be a good name for a band). Amazing sunrises, dramatic shadows and contours, attractive clouds, creating my own light and managing a flat tire.
