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
Bokeh is a word that is often used to describe images with backgrounds that are out of focus. Photographers gravitate toward the goal of creating beautiful bokeh. First we need to understand what bokeh is and how it adds creativity to our images. When I was asked to critique images,
Has it been a while since you last did a photography challenge? Here’s one that you can do over the weekend to put your photography skills to the test and refill your creative juices! For the 27th week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic want us to
Black and white photography has a unique ability to evoke a sense of drama and emotion. By eliminating color distractions, it allows photographers to focus on composition, contrast, and light to create powerful and captivating images. In this article, we’ll explore five essential tips to help you capture the drama
I wanted to take this film noir-inspired vintage image of model Emily Reinhard and create an even more vintage wet plate photo look. I initially I created the vintage look black and white treatment in DxO Film Pack 7, then using various panels and edits in Nik Collection 7 Analog
