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Photographing events with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

This is the first article in a four-part series discussing the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. In future articles, I’ll discuss using the camera for landscapes, portraiture and advertising. Earlier this year, I was lucky enough to win an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, and I’ve since made it my camera

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Photographer of the Day: Dizbin

Category: Street Photographer: Dizbin Photo: “Untitled” There is so much I love about this image. First, the angle, how low it is, so you are able to see the water. The little boy running toward her in the back with a giant grin on his face and lastly the fact

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How to work less and achieve more

I’ve been traveling again, and as usual when the schedule becomes tight, time for certain things flies out of the window and we find ourselves having to make decisions about what we really need to do and what can be set aside for a few extra days — until we

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Timing the power — how to photograph Olympic Weightlifting

I just got back from an amazing Olympic Weightlifting (O-lift) meet. Many athletes were competing to qualify for the upcoming nationals. Needless to say, it’s been an intense and exciting event! O-lift is a very challenging discipline. It is challenging to photograph as well. Everything in a lift happens in literally

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Photographer of the Day: Juan María Coy

Category: Outdoor Photographer: Juan María Coy Photo: “Sky mirror, sunset reflections at Lake Misurina – Auronzo di Cadore (Belluno,Veneto, Italy)” Awesome reflections? Stunning sky? Check and check! The perspective of just floating above the mirror surface of the lake adds a magical feel to this wonderful photo. Thanks for sharing

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Portrait Tips: How close should the light be to your subject?

This is a great question, but when you’re getting going making portraits (and especially when you’re buying gear) it often gets overlooked. How close should your light be to your subject? Furthermore, what effect does a different distance have on the photo? Let’s start with the impact the distance makes.

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Introduction to exhibiting: Locations

Editor’s Note: We welcome Angie McMonigal to Photofocus. Angie is an award-winning fine art and commercial architecture photographer based in Chicago. She brings a detailed, thoughtful perspective to her work, whether for clients or through the workshops she leads. Focusing more frequently on bold architectural details rather than sweeping cityscapes, her

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"Untitled" earns Plane Sight Images kudos as Photographer of the Day on Photofocus.

Photographer of the Day: Plane Sight Images

Category: Beauty Photographer: Plane Sight Images Photo: “Untitled” Beauty is ageless. The serenity of the woman in “Untitled” is heartwarming. Her casual pose in an ancient church in France shows someone who is at peace, comfortable being herself. The painterly quality of this photograph is enticing. Well done, Plane Sight

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How to get colored light without using gels, part one

Lately, I feel like gels have become all the rage in the photography world and I am loving it. I was recently teaching at my son’s school, as I am the teacher for their school’s photography club. I was showing some images for colored lights when a student turned to

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