Tamron’s 70-200mm lens — is it ready for major league sports?
Vanelli
Is Tamron’s 70-200mm lens ready for major league sports? My thoughts after shooting a season of Major League Lacrosse.
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Photography Marketing: IPS, the face-to-face sales model for photography
Bryan Esler
It seems like the In-Person Sales model (IPS) is taking the photography world by storm. Catering to photography genres like portraits, weddings, and families, this sales tactic is a full-service photography experience where you guide the client all the way from planning the shoot to selecting what artwork and size
Video editing basics in DaVinci Resolve 15: The Media page
Chris Anson
In video editing, my primary tool is DaVinci Resolve. While I do use Final Cut Pro X for some things, I have a real fondness for DaVinci. One thing to note is that it requires a more powerful graphics card than FCPX. The good news is you can try it for free
DSLR Video Weekly: The challenges of shooting in low light
Rich Harrington
This is article #35 in the DSLR Video Weekly series. If you’d like the whole thing in one shot, check out the book Creating DSLR Video: From Snapshots to Great Shots. Once you get the hang of video, be sure to monetize it by becoming a contributor to Adobe Stock. __________________________________ It
How to create a watermark in Lightroom Classic
Bryan Esler
Watermarks can be used for a number of reasons. One, to protect your images. While watermarks can be removed, most people won’t go through the trouble of doing so if they don’t have the tools. Two, the images can be used for identification purposes, especially when shared on social media.
Photographer of the Day: Raul Perez Amezquita
Bryan Esler
Category: Weddings Photographer: Raul Perez Amezquita Photo: “Beach Wedding” Upon first glance, this might seem like a typical beach wedding photo, captured at golden hour. But there’s one element of this that really sets the tone of the photograph — the bride resting her head on the groom’s shoulder. It’s
The Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Jen Rozenbaum | Photofocus Podcast August 10, 2018
Chamira Young
Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Please post a review on iTunes. [Editor’s note: A word of caution: There is some strong language and topics in this episode. In an abundance of respect in our listeners, we’ve chosen to list this one episode as explicit.] In
Am I good enough?
Fabrizia Costa
Why this is a really dangerous question. You just started in photography. You set up your business a year ago and clients are not banging on your door to reserve sessions. You realize you need to make some money or you’ll end up homeless, and agonise to make a price
Illuminati reads light and color for perfectly exposed photographs
Bryan Esler
My name is Bryan Esler, and I have a confession. I’ve never used a handheld light meter. For me, light meters were old technology. They weren’t something that was necessary. I didn’t completely understand how to use them, what the benefits were and most importantly, it just seemed like “one
Photographer of the Day: Pat Callahan
Erin Holmstead
Category: Street Photographer: Pat Callahan Photo: “France World Cup Celebration in Paris” I love Pat Callahan’s image titled “France World Cup Celebration.” It makes you feel like you are right there with everyone screaming your head off as Kylian Mbappe the ‘teenage sensation’ scored in a World Cup final. You
Quick Tip: Use a black reflector to absorb light for a dramatic effect
Vanelli
A silver and white reflector adds light to a scene whereas a black reflector — or fabric— absorbs light. This will give an illusion that light is being taken away from a scene. Known as negative fill, it will produce a dramatic effect especially when converting the image to Black
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