I presented a program on night sky and Milky Way photography to the Arizona Professional Photographers Association. After class time we headed out to Apache Junction south of Phoenix to put the knowledge to work. After helping my students with ideas on composition and focus, I made some images for
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. It’s the mid-year, so some of us can’t help but think about which of our photography
Ever wondered what photo journalists used to take photos back in the days? Specialized gear referred to as press cameras were predominantly used during the early to mid-20th century. Let’s take a look at some fine examples in today’s featured video. Above, the folks of Japan Vintage Camera give us
Here is a quick After Effects tutorial on removing a parented property with expressions. In this example, we will animate a ferris wheel using the Rotation property and a simple expression. To begin, start with the cars on separate layers from the wheel shape itself. Then, import your graphic file
The latest update for Lightroom now has the ability for some Sony cameras to tether directly into Lightroom without the need for third-party software. I can tether with my Sony a7R V, but not my Sony a7R III. This is a terrific addition and I personally am quite happy. Check
I had a rare opportunity to light paint a house made of bottles. Here’s how I made the most of it. Best of all, you can use these light painting techniques for everything. How can some of the techniques — including techniques creating shadow, depth and detail — help with
Canon announced today the RF 35 mm f/1.4 L VCM, a new addition to its line of RF mount lenses for R series mirrorless cameras. Optics The new RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM lens features 14 elements in 11 groups, two of which are UD aspherical lenses. The lens has
The sound of my alarm jolts me from a restful sleep. Groaning, I turn it off and automatically try to find reasons to stay in bed. Do I really need to go create sunrise images today? Shouldn’t I just stay under this warm, cozy comforter? Eventually, I guilt myself into
If you’re still on the lookout for a Fujifilm X100VI alternative? The recently released Panasonic Lumix S9 is another compact contender to consider. But with its similarities also come a bunch of differences that could sway your choice. To help you decide, you might want to check out today’s featured in-depth comparison by The Hybrid
One lens? You can do it. I know you can. Here’s a great assignment for equipment junkies who own every lens ever made. Photograph for an entire week using just one focal length. Choose one lens you don’t normally use If you normally photograph sports with 300mm, 400mm or 600mm
In the fast-paced world of freelancing, one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful business is efficient and timely invoicing. However, many freelancers like photographers face significant challenges when it comes to invoicing clients. Traditional invoicing programs that are part of complex accounting packages can be cumbersome, time-consuming,
Moving on from the Pocket LED Lights, Hobolite has two more lights in more of a Pro range. Introducing the Hobolite Avant. I’m a big fan of pretty much anything Hobolite produces these days, and this 100W Bi-Color Continous LED Light by Hobolite is fantastic for product shoots and portraits.
