Once in a while, photographers get the itch to upgrade their photography gear. Sometimes it’s just a new lens, a new body or a new accessory; others, it can be a complete overhaul. But when is it really time to do an upgrade? In the video above, UK-based street and
The crisp autumn air, the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, and the ethereal beauty of mushrooms pushing through the damp earth — these are the hallmarks of a magical time for photographers, especially those drawn to the mysterious world of macro photography. But capturing these delicate wonders often presents a
You don’t need to light paint everything to create drama with vehicles. Sometimes, less really is more. Here, we create jaw-dropping rim lighting while keeping most of the truck in mysterious shadow with this night photo. What is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition
The “Throw” expression is a time-saver in After Effects. It allows you to move something at a constant speed without keyframes. To create the expression, set a keyframe for the position property of a layer. Then, create a variable for velocity and enter a value. This value is the pixels
Wedding season is in full swing again in Australia. I love wedding photography: There’s so much joy in capturing all the meaning and intentional details that a couple has put into their big day. But weddings are long days, with lots of heavy gear to tote about. That’s why I’m
I attended a pre-con class with Judy Reinford at Texas School of Photography before I taught my week-long class there. It was amazing! Judy is an Equine and Pet Photographer, educator, and national speaker. Her class combined on site equine image capture and classroom instruction. Learn more about Judy’s classes
We’ve come to an age where it has become the norm to change or upgrade cameras every few years. Admittedly, it’s not possible for us to keep up with this lifestyle. Still, there’s no shame in keeping your old cameras (or buying used) and working as best as you can
Learn how to add Creative Motion & Blur with Nik Analog FX. It can add a real element of whimsy and perhaps a touch of surrealism to your more artistic and creative portraits. I started with an image I took of model Jolie Nguyen in the studio with some draped
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. While no photography journey is 100% the same, one thing is for sure. Photography is a
You probably know by now that I enjoy infrared photography. While this post is shot with an infrared-converted camera, I’m sharing a technique to get everything in focus in your image. A super depth of field is achieved working this way. Capture Using a long lens to compress a scene
TAMRON recently announced the 2nd generation fast aperture zoom lens now available for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras! Discover the new era of performance with the TAMRON 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, now available for Nikon Z mount! Remarkably lightweight and compact, and with a fast f/2.8 aperture throughout the
After comments on a post I wrote about travel disasters and lost items while travelling, I struck up a conversation with reader, Jim Hughes who sadly had these amazing travel photos from 2000 in Paris. But due to incorrect settings on his camera, they are tiny. I asked Jim to
