Mike Martin is a gifted Chicago-based photographer. He excels in various genres of photography, including portraiture and yes, fireworks. I caught up with him to ask how he creates such beautiful fireworks images. Location, location, location I asked him how he goes about choosing the best locations for photographing fireworks
With summer in full swing, we’re sure that many of you have plenty of trips and activities in store. Of course, your cameras are always ready to tag along with you! So, let’s go over some timeless summer photography tips to help you get ready to capture those moments of
Light painting is amazingly creative and fun. And you can do it for cheap. But first, let’s briefly describe light painting. What is light painting? Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is a
Street photography is one of the most popular and accessible genres to get into. So, it’s not surprising if your photography journey started out through this route. However, whether you’re currently still new to it or a little further along, there may be a handful of subjects and techniques that
Moving on from the Pocket LED Lights, Hobolite has two more lights in more of a Pro range. Introducing the Hobolite Pro. I’m a huge fan of pretty much anything Hobolite produces these days, so I was super keen to try out this 300W Bi-Color Continous LED Light. I was
Most film photographers who start shooting medium format film often do using 6×6 format. Most of us are no strangers to square framing, thanks to Instagram. Still, if you’re used to shooting mostly in 35mm format, composing for 6×6 can take some getting used to. It’s not as simple as
With Father’s Day in full swing, I’m sure many of you already have plans to celebrate, with or without something photography-related included. Whichever the case, I’m sure you’ll find today’s featured body of work a touching visual story. For Father’s Day 2017, Moscow-based photographer and art director Igor Novikov shot
Take your Editing black and white images in Lightroom editing beyond the basics panel with a few simple tweaks. Play with Tone Curves, Color Channels, Vignettes and more. Elevate your images with Lightroom Classic with these quick tips.
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 sometimes, we
June 15 has been christened Nature Photography Day. North American Nature Photographers Association, (NANPA) is promoting getting out in nature, making some photos and sharing them with the hashtag #NaturePhotographyDay. It’s a great idea anytime, but occasionally, it’s good to get a reminder and a boot in the butt to
Adobe is constantly updating their software, so you may personally not find as much excitement around updates as in years past. Nonetheless, there were some useful recent additions to Adobe Premiere Pro that will make you more efficient. Clip updates First, sequences have become easier to read. Adobe has brought
If you tend to keep your gear compact or your setup minimalist, the Vanguard VEO City CB34 cross-body bag is a stylish and roomy option for your consideration. Sometimes, a camera backpack may seem too much for the photography gear that you have or regularly use. For many compact shooters, single-camera users
