(Editor’s note: Im delighted to welcome Marc Silber of Silber Studios to Photofocus. Marc’s passion is photography and sharing the best tips he can find with other image makers.) Ever wanted to hear some of the lighting tips, tricks, and hacks from an Emmy-winning filmmaker? Well, here you go. Just click play…
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Photography has changed, there’s no doubt about that. But why? Why have things evolved so quickly and so drastically? Photographers used to be famous by mailing printed images in a big manila envelope to magazine editors then crossing their fingers, hoping for a good reception. Now, it takes 1,000 likes,
Category: Street Photographer: Brian Duffy “Hello!” This photograph is a timeless image from the streets of Manhattan. It captures great conversation and everyday life, but does so with quite a big scene behind the subjects. By including a lot of negative space in the photo, Brian is able to highlight
In this episode: Photojournalist Rick Friedman talks about how he uses the Rogue Lighting System–along with speedlights–to create a portable lighting studio. He also shares how he uses gels to add a special look to his lighting. Total time 22m:10s starting at 1m:50s In the second half of the
Category: Sports Photographer: John Sessa I love John’s capture here, because it shows the anticipation and emotion as the surfer is about to hit the waves. It gives a sense of place and has you guess at what’s coming next! Originally shared with the Photofocus Facebook community right here. You
Since my switch to micro four-thirds, I haven’t been able to pick up a Sigma lens. When I checked out Sigma’s new offerings in their global vision contemporary series — the 16mm f/1.4 and 30mm f/1.4 — I was intrigued. And after spending a few weeks with the 16mm f/1.4
In this article I show you how to setup your DJI drone camera, using the Go 4 app, in Manual Mode for shooting photographs. I will also talk about some of the settings you can change when shooting in manual mode, so you can explore and learn them. I will
Making portraits with a rim light is awesome. It gives depth and punch and when you do it really well you’ll notice that it looks more natural. Take a close look the next time you’re having a conversation anyplace with windows and you’ll probably see that the person you’re talking
When shooting a photograph, I often feel that I am creating a single frame from a movie. The star of the movie is the subject. With the use of backdrops, light, a ladder and a Venetian Blind I have created an effect and a mood. In this article, I am
Category: Beauty Photographer: Cecil Ramsey “Katerina“ Cecil Ramsey’s simple portrait of Katerina earns him the title of Photofocus Photographer of the Day. This quiet study shows how a single light and a side light work together to make an outstanding photograph. Choosing black and white has this image reminding us of
In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You’ll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on
