Spring is here or perhaps it’s fall where you are? That means it’s time to get outside and start shooting portraits. If you’re looking for a lens that will help you capture dreamy, ethereal images, the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III RXD is a great option. I wrote a full
If color hasn’t already started to change where you are, it won’t be long now. Here’s an idea that can make your scouting times more productive. Add infrared captures. Many times, you need to scout areas for color and that happens in the middle of the day. With an IR
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time once again for us to give spooky portraits a shot. As always, we want to be as creative with it as possible, so we need all the ideas and inspiration we can get. Today, let’s revisit six cool ideas from a creative
How do you add auto captions to your video easily? Here’s one way that worked for me in a matter of minutes. The story I had an upcoming museum exhibit at La Quinta Museum. The Museum Supervisor asked if I had an interview that she could play on a loop
I attended the fabulous BFOP (Bright Festival of Photography) last year for the first time. While I didn’t do too bad, I did learn a trick or two for what to do for this year. So as I head off on yet another photography adventure, I stopped to think about
Other than the obvious of not focusing on your subject, here are a few causes of blurry photos and simple solutions to ensure you capture sharper images. Camera shake Not holding your camera correctly or steady causes the camera to shake. You may not notice the blurry motion on wider
Scouting for your first mirrorless camera? Before you jump at the latest camera with all the bells and whistles (and spend more than you should), you might want to consider an older model first. Many intermediate and pro photographers will tell you to not discount these oldies but goodies just
Unsure of which direction to light paint your subject? Sometimes, your environment can offer a suggestion for creating more natural and pleasing night photography photos! What is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is
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. Whatever your genre of choice, whether you’re a pro or a hobbyist, an efficient workflow is
One of the lighting techniques you must master in the studio is lighting diffusion. Using the right diffusion material to soften or even out the lighting will level up your studio portraits. So, if you’ve just started to do more studio photography, we have just the video for you! In
Here is a fun idea for a fall shoot, especially with the holidays just around the corner. Arrange a get-together with some of your photography friends, especially if you all like to bake or cook. Everyone brings a plate — perhaps a sweet, a savory, an appetizer, a dessert …
Another week, another photography challenge! Here’s one that you can tackle over the weekend. For the 40th week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic want us to use natural and man-made elements as Framing devices. If you’re ready, it’s time to refill your creative juices and put your photography
