It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. It’s not unheard of for most photographers to be interested in more than one genre. Some
When you’re new to photography, one of the first things you think about are rules that will help you get acceptable results. In street photography, however, these rules tend to be more loose. The rules of composition, for example, are vital to getting a powerful photo. Still, it’s not impossible
Sony’s new lens boasts of a unique combination of a versatile focal range, large f/2 aperture, and compact form factor Sony Electronics Inc. introduces the 28-70mm f/2 G Master, the first1 Sony zoom lens with a constant f/2 aperture and 77th lens in the Sony E-Mount lineup. This full-frame lens offers
I’ve been a big fan of constant LED lighting for a while now. The more I use it, the more impressed I get. I adore the ease of use and convenience for still life, product and even headshot lighting. Everything is jumping ahead in technology and performance and it’s brilliant.
My last article on Sandhill Cranes at Whitewater concentrated on low light in friendlier situations. Before dawn and after sunset, the cranes are quite active coming and going. ISO needs to be cranked up to attain images. This article is geared toward capturing behavior of our avian friends in friendlier
Whether you’re a film photographer or a fan of the film aesthetic I’m sure you’ve heard about Kodak Portra 400. It’s one of the most popular emulsions still available today, so much so that I’m sure there are lots of filters and presets inspired by it. It’s an especially beloved
Another week, another photography challenge! Ready to tackle one over the weekend? For the 47th week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic are calling everyone to explore Circles or Curves in their photos. Is this challenge up your alley? It’s time to refill your creative juices and put your
Turn good photos into great ones with DxO’s award-winning tools — DxO PhotoLab, PureRAW, Nik Collection, FilmPack, and ViewPoint — at unbeatable prices. DxO Labs, the pioneer of RAW image processing, today announces that it will offer up to 50% off purchases and upgrades across its entire range of photo
Watch me edit a portrait from start to finish in the newly updated and released Aperty software by Skylum. In this video, I take a portrait in flat light and add contrast, natural skin retouching, colour and tone, cleanup flyaways, add masks and more. Grab your copy of Aperty here.
Minimizing reflections when shooting through glass can be challenging. But here are some tips to help you reduce or eliminate unwanted reflections. My SPLASH! Photography Workshops are fun and messy, but working with glass, water, and high-speed sync with speed lights is a great learning curve. The setup I placed
A new survey conducted by Santa Cruz Software reveals artificial intelligence (AI) is radically reshaping the design sector. Among the over 400 U.S.-based graphic designers surveyed, an impressive 98% report their daily workflows have changed due to integrating AI tools. The survey highlights that designers are not only adapting to these advancements
A little while back, we covered the first chapter in Gavin Heffernan’s journey. Now, with over 35,000 photos snapped, this exhausting three-week trek in the Fall of 2024 includes Fukuoka, Nara, Osaka, Fushimi, Itoshima, Kyoto, and Kobe. Shot with Canon 6D and Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L, Rokinon 12mm f2.8, Canon
