I love a good road trip. I try to do them several times a year, at least once each season. If summer has hit and it’s hot or humid, there are still some fabulous road trips or even just day trips you can do. So here are my summer road
It’s not unheard of for photographers, just like other creatives, to lose themselves into their work or let it take centerstage in their life. Some would commend this life-long commitment to their craft; others would dismiss or even condemn it as an obsession. The latter was the case for a
TechSmith Corporation recently released the Camtasia 2024, the new version of the company’s award-winning, all-in-one screen recording and video editing software. The latest release unveils a powerful new recording engine for higher frame rate and resolution screen capture, while delivering transformative features including AI-powered dynamic captions, new effects, filters, and
To be completely honest, when I was offered the Thypoch Simera f/1.4 28mm lens to review, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I knew it was a completely manual lens and I was fine with that. I have been using Lensbaby lenses for years now. But I didn’t think
When it comes to shooting street photos, black and white remains a strikingly effective way to achieve dramatic and eye-catching results. However, there’s more to it than simply converting your photos or camera mode into black and white. The key is to simplify your photography and switch off seeing your
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. The lens/es we use often depends on the kind of photography we do. But at some
The relatively controlled and static nature of a studio is often the most ideal place to shoot a portrait. After a while, you get a feel for the studio; its space, the light and how your equipment interacts with it. However, there is an undeniable sense of dynamism when you
June 15, 2024 was North American Nature Photography Association’s (NANPA) Nature Photography Day. Out I went to partake. My location was Oak Creek in Sedona, AZ. Here are my results of enjoying nature and exploring features on my OM System OM1 camera. ICM (a.k.a. Intentional Camera Movement) Intentional camera movement
Few things can make film photographers feel like Christmas than the release of a new film camera. So, when news of the Pentax 17 — the first Pentax film camera in 17 years — finally came out, it’s no surprise to find the global film photography community abuzz about it.
While I use a tripod as often as possible, there are times that I have to handhold my camera. Here are some tips to be as steady as possible. Holding the camera This one makes all the difference. Cameras are designed to have the right hand on the grip with
A class-leading lightweight 6x telephoto zoom lens 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A069). Tamron recently announced the launch of the 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A069), a unique 6x telephoto zoom lens, starting at 50mm on the wide end for added versatility. It will be available
The Law of the Universe dictates that we all make photos that suck. You and I, and all of us, should never break this law. Here’s why. It’s the human thing to do What kind of beings are we if we never make photos that suck? No one, whether we
