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Photographer of the Day: Tim Karas

Category: Architecture Photographer: Tim Karas Photo: “Coiled” Tim’s photograph of the grand staircase inside the Rookery, in Chicago, really captures the depth and beauty that the little details can provide. The railings here are just stunning, and the window decorations just encapsulate the building’s marvel even more so. The way

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While waiting for a firework to burst in the sky, hold a black card over the lines with the shutter open.

Quick Tip: Use a Black Card While Photographing Fireworks

Firework photos require the shutter be open for long periods. Ambient light can creep in between bursts of exploding visual goodness. Prevent this by holding a black card over the lens until the streak of firework heads into the sky. Remove the card. When the burst is finished cover the

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Google Clips: The future of cameras?

When I first received my Google Clips unit for review, I was curious. How would I use the small, portable camera in my workflow? While Google Clips has some really cool technology and is a sign of what the future might bring, it’s also a tad bit creepy. How it

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Photography Marketing: Differentiate Yourself from the Competition

One thing I keep hearing from photographers — “the photography market is saturated.”  Undoubtedly, the area you live in is filled with other photographers looking for gigs. The fact of the matter is that if you can differentiate yourself, you’ll have no problem securing photographic work. Being Thoughtful I’ve written

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Photographer of the Week: June 25 ~ 29, 2018

Weekdays, Monday through Friday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph in the categories of Travel, Beauty, Outdoor, Sports, and Street, respectively. Each selected picture earns its maker the title “Photofocus Photographer of the Day.” Their work has impressed us and we hope, it touches, inspires & invigorates you as well. Our

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Harlan Ellison, writer, on getting paid. Harlan died on June 28, 2018. He was 84.

Writers Must Be Paid. The Same Goes for Photographers

Harlan Ellison is a writer’s writer. He died on June 28, 2018. He was 84. So. Why is a writer, and a recently late one at that, the subject of a post on Photofocus which is dedicated to photography? Read on and watch. Harlan’s rant on getting paid It’s only

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How to Remove People From An Image Using Luminar

Amber is a model friend of mine who recently came back from a dream vacation in Iceland. She purchased a Canon Rebel T6 — a nice entry-level DSLR. She doesn’t want to become a professional photographer, she just wants to take better photos. Armed with a few quick tips, she

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Kids with sparklers is a great way to test exposure before the big fireworks display

Fast & Easy Tips for Photographing Fireworks this Fourth of July

The fourth of July is my favorite holiday because of fireworks! I grew up in Lousiville, Kentucky and they have this event called Thunder Over Lousiville. It’s the kick-off event for the Kentucky Derby Festival. It is one of the nation’s largest annual fireworks extravaganzas. Since the first time seeing

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