A comment on one of my recent articles got me to thinking that I need to write some tips on how to make good looking photos on a grey day. This is the second in a series of challenges to get out and shoot even when the weather isn’t cooperating.
Welcome to part two of this series. You can find Part 1 here. In this article, I’ll show you two ways to use the Brush and Masking to apply the Dehaze Filter. These techniques can be applied to the other Filters as well. To follow along you will need Luminar 2018. Using the Brush with
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
Category: Street Photographer: monauge “CARNIVAL, Cologne / Germany 2018” When I saw this photograph submitted, I initially chuckled at the subject here. It’s not everyday you see a man wearing a green dinosaur outfit out on the street! But this really is a great capture, taken at a festival in
Remember to check out our great sponsors including TruLife acrylic, MPB.com, ThinkTapLearn In this episode: Kevin Ames talks with MPB founder Matt Barker. Kevin and Matt talk about how buyers and sellers of used photo equipment use MPB to purchase and sell their gear and the many benefits of MPB. In
A few months ago, I discovered an amazing action to edit my sports shots in Photoshop. Everytime I use it, I get great feedback from my followers and athletes. Let me show you how you can, in one simple click, turn out a good picture into a massive impact work
Category: Sports Photographer: Johann Walter Bantz “The Main Event 5,Championnat du Monde IBF Féminin des Poids Super – Plume, M.Hammadouche / M. Dellal, Palais des Sports, Levallois” Johann’s photograph of two boxers duking it out in the ring, is impressive for a number of reasons. First, she manages to capture
When it comes to keeping your Lightroom catalog tidy and organized, the import stage of your workflow is critically important. In this quick tip, you’ll learn a great shortcut for importing new photos into an existing folder, enabling you to avoid confusion when importing multiple batches of photos. Want more
Are you headed to Shutterfest? A bunch of folks from the Photofocus team will be there including Vanelli, Jason Hahn, Levi Sim, and Rich Harrington. SHOOT. LEARN. PARTY. ST. LOUIS, MO. | APRIL 3-4, 2018 Our site partners, Skylum software makers of Luminar will also be there with a cool
In Michigan, we get a lot of gray days. But as photographers, we can’t let the weather hold us back. Let me show you how I used Luminar 2018 to replace the sky and make my image more engaging. Preparing Your Image In my case, I had already had an
For the past four years, I’ve photographed an event for Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids — the Laughfest Signature Event. It features a highly sought-after comedian with the ultimate goal to raise money for cancer support. This year, Comedy Central’s Trevor Noah (from The Daily Show) graced Grand Rapids with his
Category: Wildlife Photographer: Joe R “Zebra Longwing” I love the fragile beauty of butterflies. Joe did a fantastic job of isolating the Zebra Longwing from the background, while simultaneously catching it in action and having just the right parts in sharp focus. The shock of yellow flower adds visual interest, and
