I’ve heard Joe McNally say, “If you want more interesting pictures, stand in front of more interesting stuff.” I’ve also heard it said, “If you want to make better pictures, become a better person.” I find that is true whether I’m photographing my neighbor, a longtime client, my own family,
Some locations look like they were made for street photography, with their vibrance, energy, and overall vibe. However, you don’t need to go to any of these photogenic locations just to get great street photos. If you’re running out of ideas for your street photography, we found just the tips
Here’s why your camera’s histogram isn’t the full story, and how exposure compensation saves the day. The histogram. That mysterious graph on your camera – it looks complicated, but it’s supposed to be your guide to perfect exposure, right? Well, not exactly. While histograms are fantastic tools, they have limitations,
“Composition is the bedrock on which all great photographs are built,” said Alex Kilbee in his video above. However, he also acknowledged that it can be extremely confusing, especially for beginners. So, whether you’re new to photography or want to take things a notch up, he offers easy and understandable
Panning in photography is usually associated with moving objects like cars, bikes or even animals. But panning can also be applied in the landscape genre, as a way to create abstract and dreamy images with an almost painterly feel to them. Let’s start with the basics. What is panning? Panning
Love it or hate it, AI is here and being used to do everything, from improving social media postings, to writing grant proposals and creating images that didn’t really exist. But what if we used it for good? I was at a recent photography coffee and chat session and the
Unhappy with the photos you’re getting from your Fujifilm camera? It could be because you’re not getting the colors right. Fortunately, we found some quick tips and tricks to help you fix that and get the best colors on your Fujifilm camera. In the video above, Samuel Elkins shared his
Photography can be a solitary pursuit, but it doesn’t have to be. There’s a vibrant world of photography communities waiting to welcome you with open arms, offering a wealth of inspiration, support, and opportunities for growth. Exploring online avenues Stepping offline: Local connections The power of sharing and learning Building
Want to start making money in photography but don’t know where to begin? It may initially seem that you’ll need a lot of professional gear to do this. In reality, all you need are six pieces of equipment to embark on a journey to professional photography. Actually, you most likely
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. All of us start out as beginners, but the goal is always to become a better
I’m a relatively late adopter of iPhone photography. I have a camera with lenses and processing skills as a professional photographer over 25 years. Why would I use a smartphone? Here’s why. I’m finding more and more that the capabilities working their way into these devices make it harder to
Still getting to know all the various studio equipment for portrait work? Among the nifty tools are your disposal are light modifiers, which admittedly, can be overwhelming with all the kinds and choices. So, for today, let’s focus on the results you can achieve when using umbrellas for one light
