All it takes is one tip. Even if the only pictures you ever show are landscapes, closeups, flowers or horses; someone is going to ask you to make a family picture. Here are five inevitable facts about family portraits, and one tip to beat them all. Kids under five always
Ever since 2008, when the Nikon D90 was released, photographers have had the power of video at their fingertips. But just because you CAN do something, SHOULD you? Join Levi Sim as he sits down with full-time videographer Andrew Diamond. Andrew got his start working in photography, and will help
I really enjoy dabbling in nature photography, but I am by no means a professional at it. I have neither the patience, the gear or the stamina to be honest. But I do enjoy it occasionally. The problem I often find is that I need to be so far away.
This week we’re getting to know community member, Kathleen Larsen. Kathleen is a hobby photographer from Sioux Falls, SD. She started taking more photos after she retired and received a digital camera. Luminar has opened up the possibilities for her images as well. Haven’t joined the Photofocus Community yet? Sign
Wondering what are the differences between macro lenses and extension tubes? Learn their pros and cons and where you should invest your money.
I’m a busy professional photographer — splitting time almost evenly between real estate/architectural photography and people. It’s not unusual for me to photograph a portrait or two in the morning, then find myself on the beach photographing a high rise condo or estate home in the afternoon. All in a
Want to take your photos to the next level, while refining your process in Lightroom Classic? In this video, Serge Ramelli presents five tips that will change the way you retouch your photos in Lightroom Classic. Learn how to correct your exposure, adjust the white balance, reduce clarity, adjust the
Learning a different genre of photography, or especially your first, there is often the angst about what settings to use, but it really does not have to get complicated. First, with still life photography, your subject is not going anywhere. They are mostly static (not taking errant winds into consideration).
Today, WANDRD announced the PRVKE 2.0 Backpack. The company has added added storage both inside and out, with a newly padded back and enhancements across the board. I had the chance to test out the PRVKE 2.0, and I have to say … the improvements have taken my favorite backpack
Film cameras are starting to make a comeback of sorts. Some stores such as KEH Camera in Atlanta, which has the largest collection of film equipment in the world, has seen a 60% increase in film camera sales. This is still a drop in the bucket compared to digital, of
This morning, Sony introduced the FE 14mm f/1.8 G Master lens — a compact, large F1.8 aperture, ultra-wide angle lens that allows users to capture the world with new perspectives by delivering sharp resolution from corner to corner with little to no distortion, especially when shooting landscapes, architecture, starry skies
Ever thought of photographing yourself? I mean actually taking a portrait of yourself? Not just a selfie with duck lips. :) I have! In fact, I take them often and I would not consider myself self-absorbed either. It all started in my basement at 1 a.m. when the kids were
