I have been writing a few articles lately on using and creating mood boards for my creative portrait studio shoots. But then I thought not everyone does this so…let’s break things down and start with WHAT is a mood board? A mood board is a visual collection of images, text,
Out of storage space for your next photo walk or adventure? Now is the perfect time to stock up on some trusty Sony memory cards and score some savings to boot! With the ongoing Sony Summer Deals on B&H, you can make sure that you have all the space you
Recently, I presented at an Atlanta area camera club. I was shocked to learn that the members were banned from using artificial intelligence (AI) in the club’s photo competitions. The club’s rationale During my presentation, I talked about the generative AI tools in Photoshop because I use them. I love
I often get asked about what mobile apps I use for night photography. When I mention that one of my favorites is Clear Outside, most people have never heard of it. However, I app-solutely (um, sorry) love this app and find it extremely accurate. In fact, several of my non-night
Are you a digital photographer curious about the analog photography experience? One of the most interesting yet expensive gear options that will give you just that is the Leica M-D 262. Vintage Leica cameras remain popular these days. But if you’re not willing to wait for your film scans, this
It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. When it comes to portrait photography, there are a handful of focal lengths that are popular
Creating multiple exposure effects can be loads of fun and add a truly creative twist to your images. In the video, learn how to create multiple exposure looks with NIK Collection Analog Efex and transport your images into a whole new realm with a few simple clicks. Then, finish off
You can see my mostly still or single flight images from my boat birding trip with Ted here. It was great to be in such a target rich environment with a skilled boater. I also had a very smart (and funny!) companion who was dialing my bird knowledge in Eric
Stunning food photography in natural window light is not as difficult as you might think. It is a quick and cost-effective way to capture gorgeous food images. It just takes a little planning. It’s great for the studio or even at a cafe. Stage the set I placed three vinyl
Are you up for another photography challenge? Here’s one that you can tackle in the next few days to put your photography skills to the test and refill your creative juices! For the 31st week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic want us to make creative use
Peak Design’s Slide Lite and Cuff Wrist Strap make great upgrades to the conventional camera straps that most photographers are used to. At first, many of us don’t often think much about our camera strap options — they only need to be durable and comfortable. However, do photography long enough
Light has to get to the sensor to not block up your blacks, causing noise, when photographing Milky Way skies. The problem is when you kick up the ISO that creates noise as well right? I’ll share a technique that gives you light but can process out the noise. Know
