I wrote an article a few months back about DIY a light box. A reader asked me if I had tried a LED light pad, to which I answered I hadn’t thought of it. I mean I knew they existed, but thought they were still pretty bulky and expensive. Guess
Whether you are photographing pumpkins for fall, Halloween or even Thanksgiving, it’s easy to get creative with lighting for your pumpkins. Halloween spooky Want something a little dark and dramatic, possibly even spooky try a beauty dish on the lowest setting, but at least 5-6 feet away (2 meters). This
The Godox iM30 flash offers compact innovation for consumer photography Godox announced the launch of the iM30, a new consumer-grade camera flash introduced on September 20th. This innovative addition to their product lineup underscores Godox’s commitment to enhancing the photography experience with advanced yet accessible solutions. The Godox iM30 is
The Huion LB3 LED Light Pad is a game-changer for product photographers seeking a reliable and versatile lighting solution. This compact yet powerful device delivers exceptional performance, making it a must-have tool for both professionals and hobbyists. But it doesn’t stop there; if you get crafty, drawing or tracing the
ACD Systems International, are excited to announce the upcoming release of ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2025. This latest edition challenges the status quo by enhancing images at top speed with GPU-accelerated Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered editing features, like the new ACDSee AI Super-Resolution. A plethora of new and improved tools for
Smartphone cameras are becoming increasingly advanced through the years. So, it’s not surprising that many mid-range to high-end models are capable of doing even product photography. Their results are often good enough for social media posts, especially with the right lighting. That’s where the video above by Brandon of figandlight
Embrace the charm of nature with cottagecore photography. Spring is the perfect time to capture the essence of nature’s beauty. With its blooming flowers, lush greenery, and warm sunlight, it’s the ideal backdrop for a cottage core photoshoot. I have been waiting to dive into it all Winter, but now
Spring (or Fall, depending on which hemisphere you reside in), is the perfect time to get outdoors and capture some pretty portraits in nature. I recently had the pleasure of taking some outdoor portraits at a friend’s country farm with models and horses, the barn and an old truck. What
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
Do you often feel limited in your portrait photography by the space available to you? This is most likely the case when you want to shoot full length portraits but your studio is too tight for it. However, there are some workarounds that will allow you to get a portrait
Blackmagic Design recently announced Blackmagic Camera for Android 1.3 update, which adds support for recording timecode with clips which allows customers to quickly synchronize video and audio in post production and to use recordings from multiple cameras in a multi-cam edit with timecode sync. The update also adds anamorphic lens de-squeeze functionality
Way back in 2014, I took up photography after a long absence. I wanted and needed a creative outlet. I wanted to learn, I wanted to capture the world around me and I thought at the time it would just be a hobby. But I noticed some pleasant and unexpected
