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Tips to succeed with stock video

Let’s continue our look at achieving success as a stock contributor for photo and video.  Photofocus publisher Rich Harrington sits down with Dennis Radeke of Adobe to learn what’s needed to succeed as a stock video creator. This video offers practical tips and lots of insider information right from Adobe Stock

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Photographer of the Week: October 1-5, 2018

Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. Every month we highlight photographs in the genres of architecture, beauty, outdoor, street and a flex category that changes each month. In October we started featuring horror photographs, and November will bring food photographs. As dedicated

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Heartening statistics about photography use

I found this infographic heartening because I’m always hearing about the devaluation of photography. But, according to this, it sounds like photos and images are still the most important tool for reaching people with lasting impact. Think about that next time you trip the shutter. The infographic is provided by MDG

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Photographer of the Day: Tomas Salinka

Category: Horror Photographer: Tomas Salinka Photo: “Lilja in the woods met a wolf” While not your traditional horror photograph, I immediately think of Red Riding Hood with Tomas’ creation. The girl, shining the light on the wolf in a dark forest — it just screams a fairy tale, and one that

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Closing the gap

“Photography makes me feel alive. I never get tired of shooting!” “Oh, this sucks. Didn’t turn out the way I saw it!” “Trying to find my style! Aaarrgghhhhh this is so difficult.” “If I think of my hard drive and all the courses and videos I bought? Embarrassing.” Let’s face

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How to Create Multiple Stock Photographs Using Only One Model

Creating multiple sets of images from a single photo session is a good strategy. A little planning, lots of props and changing a subject’s mood will produce multiple looks from one model a key to having a successful stock photography session. Planning keeps cost down and yields a higher return

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POTD, street, Mark Meyer zur Heide

Photographer of the Day: Mark Meyer zur Heide

Category: Street Photographer: Mark Meyer zur Heide Photo: “Berlin” This image, “Berlin,” by Mark Meyer zur Heide is so good people! I love the leading lines. I love that you can feel the movement with those lines. I love the gradual ombre look with the light both on the top and bottom.

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Adobe releases Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2019

Earlier today, Adobe announced the release of the 2019 versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. The updates include a variety of new and enhanced features across the board, and are great entry-level programs into both photo and video editing. Auto Creations Upon launching either Photoshop Elements or Premiere Elements,

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