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. With the vibrant colors of the fall season in full swing, it’s the perfect time for
Do you light up your subjects only to find that they look flat and dull? Look no further. We are here to help with your light painting! Above: Differences in handheld light painting angles. The left photo is lit while standing directly in back of the camera. The right photo
While on your daily social media scroll, you most likely come across tons of aesthetic photos that have this distinct “clean” look. If you’ve always wanted to get this visual style for your photos, today’s featured video by UK street photographer Roman Fox is worth the watch. As Fox noted in the
I was recently sent a Hobolite Avant Max and Mini Max to play with, and I really wanted to try them out in the studio. The red velvet cookie was store-bought, but looked good enough for home-made! Here’s how I set the scene. Setting the scene I used a white
Simply put, a model release is permission given to the photographer from the subject to use photos of them. In order to assure the best return for photographs offered for sale through Adobe Stock or any agency, releases are needed. A model is anyone being photographed Model releases are important.
Another week, another photography challenge! Here’s one that you can tackle over the weekend. For the 45th week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic are calling everyone to get creative with their photos through the Rule of Odds. If you’re ready and raring to go, it’s time to
I was recently sent a Hobolite Avant Max to play with, and I really wanted to try them out in the studio. The cinnamon scrolls were store-bought, but looked good enough for home-made! Here’s how I set the scene. Setting the scene I used a Godox foldable backdrop in Antique
True macro photography is defined as the subject being life-size or larger than the object being photographed. I personally have a slightly looser definition. It means creating an image that can reveal detail more than is visible to the casual naked eye. Macro lens A true macro lens can get
What makes a photographer’s work distinct, easily identifiable and thus, truly theirs? Understanding their photographic style will deepen your appreciation for their work and inspire you to shape your own. Sounds interesting? In the video above, Alex Kilbee of The Photographic Eye shows us how to break down the styles
Okay, so you might be scratching your head right now. A macro lens for landscapes? Isn’t that a bit like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut? Well, not quite. While it might seem unconventional, a 90mm macro lens can offer a unique perspective on the world around us. I
In the mood to experiment with colors in your portrait photography? One way to do this is through colored lights in the studio. There are several ways to achieve this, including a budget option using inexpensive RGB lighting! In the video above, Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens shared his tips
Remember the days of painstakingly cloning out unwanted objects in Photoshop? Well, those days might be numbered thanks to the new Remove Tool. It’s like having a magic eraser that can whisk away distractions with a few strokes. Have you tried the new Remove tool in Photoshop? How does it
