Getting comfortable with your gear and settings is the first step to achieving stronger avian photography. This genre depends on learning bird behavior, reaction time and proper camera settings. You know the saying, “Can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?” “Practice, practice practice!” So, out to the
And they shouldn’t scare you either. Adobe’s new AI-powered tools in Photoshop, Premiere Pro and other applications get things done faster. Imagine using the Clone Stamp tool to take the person out of the scene in the photo above. It took about 30 seconds using Adobe AI Generative Remove in
Previously, we looked the Sony NEX-5 as a budget-friendly camera for anyone looking to jumpstart their photography journey. This time, let’s explore this compact camera from a street photography perspective, through a comparison with Sony’s latest mirrorless camera, the Sony a6700. Released 13 years apart and with a huge price gap, the better
If you are looking for good film emulators for editing your photos (and video), why not check out Dehancer? It’s simple to install (has great instructions) and is super easy to use. It comes with 63 film effects and even more presets, plus you can edit from scratch and make
NIK Collection’s Silver Efex Pro is a renowned plugin for crafting stunning black and white conversions. But did you know this versatile tool holds a secret weapon for vintage toning enthusiasts as well? Silver Efex Pro boasts a powerful color toning suite, unlocking a world of vintage aesthetics and creative
Looking for a fun photography project you can try at home? Why not make your a DIY lightbox? It doesn’t require very much, and you may already have most of what is required at home. Using a macro lens and a slice of orange (fresh and dried), I captured some
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. Today is National Camera Day, so for this Question of the Week, we thought about going
If you want to get more depth, light and color in your Milky Way images, you might want to change to multiple image captures and process in Starry Landscape Stacker. It’s very targeted software for night sky photography but worth it to increase the quality of your images. You can
Today’s generation of photographers are spoiled for choice when it comes to photography gear. Whether you’re just starting out or a little further along, one of the biggest challenges you’ll encounter, most likely, is choosing the right (or best?) camera to shoot with. But if you’re not really picky and
What is Aperty? Recognising the increasing demand for time-saving tools in portrait photography, Skylum collaborated with the renowned portrait photographer Julia Trotti to bring Aperty, a revolutionary new software solution to the market that aims to help portrait photographers edit faster and more accurately. Set for release in September 2024, Aperty is designed to empower photographers by automating
To be completely honest when I was offered the Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 to review (as well as the 28mm for Sony E-mount), I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I knew it was a completely manual lens and we were fine with that. Both my hubby and I have
At some point in your photography practice, you’ll most likely feel like putting together a photo project. It can either be a collection of your best snaps compiled into a book. Or, it can be a long-term body of work that you shoot within months or years. However, it’s understandably
