Getting started with astrophotography? One of the things you’re most likely wondering about is the right gear for the job. These include the best lenses you should have for best results. If you’re already doing other kinds of photography, chances are you already have two of these with you! In
Sharpening RAW files before editing is required. So is sharpening a finished file before it is printed. Xpozer, one of our partners here at Photofocus, absolutely recommends a medium amount of sharpening for every photograph they print. They know that a photo looks stunning if the subject of the photo
Late Monday night, Nikon announced a series of upcoming Z series firmware updates. The updates will be available on Monday, April 26, 2021 from the Nikon Download Center. Nikon Z 7II and Z 6II Firmware Ver. 1.20 for the Z 7II and Z 6II will offer increased AF performance, including
Do you want to quickly pop up some light in your scene? A great piece of gear to keep in your camera bag at all times is a colored LED. These are versatile and can completely transform your location. In this video, portrait photographer Jessica Kobeissi discusses why she keeps
Reviewing the Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System with Metal Chain Kit was a positive experience. Even as I unboxed the Veripole (which was provided by B&H), the high quality of the components was obvious. Brushed aluminum poles are the cornerstone of the attractive and sturdy design. The Impact Veripole system
Outdoor pictures can be quite a challenge to balance in post. Recover details with this HDR portrait editing for harsh mid-day light
Last year I started using Lightroom on my mobile phone. As a longtime Lightroom Classic enthusiast, I started using Lightroom for the portability: I love being able to edit photos on my phone or tablet, without needing to be at my desktop computer. However, as I’ve written about before, there
Being a part of a local photowalk group, I often experiment with different techniques during our outings. One of our group leaders, Dianne Carroll Burdick, has long taught the importance of looking up and taking advantage of different perspectives. Looking up has turned into one of the most important aspects of
Adobe has announced that the company’s co-founder, Dr. Charles Geschke, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at the age of 81. Geschke co-founded Adobe in 1982 with Dr. John Warnock, a colleague from Xerox. Their first product was Adobe PostScript, a pivotal technology that sparked the desktop publishing revolution. Geschke
If your goal is to shoot beauty portraits, you must understand that not only does the model want to feel flawless, but the hair and makeup artists want their work to look beautiful in the final image as well. You might know a lot of various lighting setups but when
How do you go about photographing a surprise proposal photography session? How do you price them so they’re attractive to clients, yet profitable for you? Some of the popular requests we get at our studio are for surprise proposal photography sessions. We’ve found that these sessions are often very lucrative
The subject of monetizing personal projects is near and dear to my heart. I put together a ninety-minute presentation about the subject and shared it with my fellow photographers to a wonderful reception. A phone call leads to art In a call from Tennessee I was asked to go there
