There are plenty of camera options for street photography these days. But a bunch of those tend to be out of reach for the budget-conscious photographer. Now, there’s no shame in going for older models or secondhand units just so you have something to get started with. If that sounds
Adobe just announced new innovations in its industry-leading professional design apps Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop that accelerate everyday creative workflows and give creators more control. From ideation to production, the new release of Illustrator unlocks new ways for pro designers and illustrators to more easily and quickly bring their vision to life across
Looking for some powerful lighting for photography and video in the studio? Then perhaps the new Zhiyun Molus B200 might just be worth checking out. This cool Industrial design packs a punch and unlocks endless creativity. From the same people who created the tiny, funky 100W pocket COB light (Molus
Thinking of upgrading your main photography gear? If you have your eyes set on Sony cameras or lenses (or both), you’re in luck. With B&H’s ongoing Sony Summer Trade-In offers, you can get additional discounts on top of instant savings when you trade any working digital interchangeable lens camera body! Curious? Here’s
A fellow birder, my friend Ted Grussing, has a small skiff and invited me out for a birding session on Lake Pleasant in Arizona. It was wonderful as it was a target rich environment. You can get close approaching from the water versus trying to get in position coming from
We’ve all been there. Standing at the precipice of a creative endeavor, brush poised over canvas, fingers hovering over the shutter button, a million “what ifs” swirling in our minds. “What if it’s not good enough?” “What if they laugh?” The fear of imperfection and the dreaded “what will others
As a working photographer, I’m always looking for the most efficient way to create high-quality images. There are hundreds of things to keep track of during a photoshoot, but nailing the exposure is definitely one of the most important. Choosing the right exposure mode can make or break your photo
Whether you’re a hobbyist or a pro photographer, one of the most important camera settings that you should be able to master is camera metering. If you’ve ever been disappointed that your photo looks too dark or too bright and you couldn’t figure out why, this setting is most likely
Joshua Tree National Park is fantastic for night photography. How can light painting help take your desert photo to the next level? What is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is a technique that uses a
We recently had some fun in the studio. I had this idea about using silver Mylar emergency blankets hung up around the studio to reflect colored lights to create some very cool creative portraits. Add in a VERY cool costume and some crafty hair and makeup, and we had a
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. Whatever your genre of choice, whether you’re a pro or a hobbyist, an efficient workflow is
By now, most photographers shoot in RAW to ensure the best quality of their final images. However, those who are just getting started with photography may still be unsure how to go about editing RAW files. So, it’s not surprising that many also want to know, are JPEGs still that
