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Win an all expenses paid trip to Photoshop World 2019!
What’s better than attending Photoshop World 2019? Winning an all-inclusive* trip that includes a VIP conference pass, party ticket, airfare, hotel, transportation and meals! KelbyOne will be giving away an all-inclusive* trip to one lucky person interested in attending the photography, Photoshop and Lightroom conference of the year. In 2019, KelbyOne is

All about eyes — dark circle removal & eye sizing in Perfectly Clear
Wondering what to get the photographer on your list who has “everything?” Take a look at the Photofocus Holiday Shopping Guide for gift ideas and links. Prices start at under $25. Two of the refinements that flummox a lot of photographers who are not seasoned retouchers are for eyes. Dark

ACDSee’s Mobile Sync is really cool
Transferring pictures between your phone and your computer is troublesome but often necessary. If you’re like me, then just because you shot a picture with your phone doesn’t mean you don’t want to use the best tools available on your computer to finish the photograph — especially as phone cameras

Photographer of the Day: Barbara Koester
Category: Street Photographer: Barbara Koester Photo: “Mummers” This image titled “Mummers” by Barbara Koester immediately caught my attention. The colors are incredible! I love that she said this about the image as well, “New Year in Philadelphia is the Mummers parade. Magnificent everyday people become Mummers on Broad Street for the New

Including people in architectural images
When photographing architecture, it’s easy to focus on the building itself and forget its purpose. While architecture is the main subject, it is important to capture how people are interacting with the building or space. This is why including people in your architectural images is key to convey the design.

JPEG editing: from “oh …” to “OMG!” with Aurora HDR 2019
Have you snapped some lower resolution images with your smartphone and you’d like to give them a little (make that BIG) kick to catch all the attention on social media? Here’s a 2-minute trick to go from flat to fabulous. Whether you are an amateur or a pro photographer, we

Photographer of the Day: Barbara Elizabeth
Category: Outdoor Photographer: Barbara Elizabeth Photo: “Purple Lady Slipper” Finding a lady slipper in the forest is always like finding a rare jewel. Such an ornate burst of color sprouting from the forest floor in spring that never fails to make everyone stop and come take a look. This macro

Beyond Technique Podcast with Adam Mowery | Photofocus Podcast January 16, 2019
Welcome to Beyond Technique, a podcast empowering photographers to bring their businesses to the next level. In today’s episode we chat with outdoor photographer Adam Mowery.

Are bridal shows worth attending for photographers?
Over an early morning breakfast, I asked Wedding Photographer Richie Acevedo, who just came back from a bridal show, if the show was worth attending and paying for a booth. Here are his thoughts on why photographers should attend a bridal show.

Photographer of the Day: Ian Lewry
Category: Portrait Photographer: Ian Lewry Photo: “Sitting for a Street Artist in NYC” A portrait of a portraitist earns Ian Lewry the honor of Photographer of the Day. While the artist is not seen, this portrait has character, soul and hope as well. This composition tells its story completely without

Quick Tips: Dedicate a memory card to one photoshoot
A quick tip on dedicating a memory card to one shoot.

