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Creative tips and ideas for photography projects

New year, new photography gear… or new photography project? You don’t have to choose between the two, but just putting it out there that you don’t necessarily have to upgrade your gear for the new year. How about taking on a new challenge or creative project instead to become a

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Add a little sparkle to your photos with Nik Viveza

Looking to add a little sparkle to you photos without creating hundreds of layers in Photoshop, or simply from Lightroom Classic direction? Have you checked out Nik Collection Viveza lately? I recently jumped back in and was amazed at what I could achieve with the simple click of a button

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Astrophotography: 14 tips for starting out

New year, new photography challenges! If you’re looking for something new to learn or try this year, astrophotography could very well be worth a shot. Maybe it’s something you’re always wanted to try in the past but never got to. Or, maybe you found it complicated in the past but

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Big goals, fresh adventures and positive habits for 2025

Make 2025 the year that changes everything. Alright, here we go—another new year, another fresh start. But this time, let’s make it different. Let’s make 2025 the year you stop just talking about change and actually live it. It’s not about setting a hundred little resolutions you’ll forget by February.

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New camera: Now what? Getting started with your DSLR

So you’ve got a new DSLR. Welcome to a wonderful world of creative control over your images! If you’re wondering how to get started with your new DSLR camera, you’re in the right place. When you first crack open the box on a new DSLR, it can be overwhelming how

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Holding Back

Is Auto Mode holding your photography back?

Just got a new camera (or even a smartphone) for Christmas? With advanced camera technologies and smartphones, anyone can be a photographer with the click of a button. While this convenience is undoubtedly a positive aspect, it raises an important question: is relying on auto mode holding your photography back?

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Merry Christmas from all of us at Photofocus!

From our Photofocus family to yours, we wish you a very, merry and bright Christmas. We hope you will spend time to enjoy the holiday season safely with your loved ones. And of course, with a camera in hand! To help you make the most of your Christmas photos, here

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Portrait Tips: Reminders about taking photos in snow

You know, if my back wasn’t seized in pain from shoveling snow, it would have been a great day to make portraits in the snow. A fresh blanket of white has a lot to offer a portraitist like yourself. Who doesn’t look adorable bundled in warm clothes with naturally rosy

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Merry and bright: Christmas street portraits at night

By now, cities are already lit up nicely for the most wonderful time of the year. What better way to make the most of that holiday glow than shooting Christmas street portraits at night? If you haven’t done so in a while, now may be a great time to get

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Tips for creating warm winter portraits in the home studio

Getting ready to do winter portraits? You don’t have to always wait for a dramatic scene outdoors to achieve great results. If you already have a home studio, you can always do a warm and festive winter portrait shoot instead. It’s perfect for a cold winter’s day when you can’t

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