In the hustle of daily life, between schedules, obligations, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to overlook the moments that matter most. We all know the familiar refrain: “We’ll take a family photo next time.” But what happens when that next time doesn’t come? That question has hit home recently
Color had been starting to change in Oak Creek Canyon. I noticed that there were two cold fronts on the way and bolted up the road. Caught the last of the fall leaves hanging on the trees on the hike in on the trail. Watched a ton of leaves ranging
The Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 starts today, and there’s still time to register for your free pass! The Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 will feature over 30 hours of classes from 23 of the world’s top Photoshop educators. Classes run from November 11 – 15, and you can register for a free pass or a paid VIP Pass. The online conference features instructors such as Ben Willmore, Bert Monroy, Blake Rudis, Kristina Sherk, Lisa Carney, Glyn Dewis, Jesús Ramirez, Matt Kloskowski and more. Free pass holders get 49 hours of free access to each class, while VIP Members receive lifetime access to watch the classes, and extras such as class notes, bonus tutorials, actions, presets, cheat sheets and more. The VIP Pass is price at $159 but can be purchased at the Early Bird price of $99 until 1 PM EST today, November 11th. All the details can be found at the Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 official website. Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 FAQ Q: What are the details on the Summit? A: It’s November 11 – 15, 2024. There will be 23 expert Photoshop instructors teaching 40 classes with over 30 hours of content! Q: Can I really watch for free? A: Yes,
Remember the Contax 45mm f/2 Zeiss Planar lens? Released in the 1990s alongside the Contax G system, it’s still considered by many as one of the best vintage lenses you can still grab today. But, what if you can pair this acclaimed lens with a Leica M camera? That’s exactly
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
