Why EXIF data isn’t that important
Nate Torres
In today’s article, I’m going to discuss why EXIF information is not that important. Before I do that, let’s discuss what EXIF is. What is it, and why do people
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Would you dare to deliver images to a paying client that were straight out of camera?
Darren Miles
Who doesn’t edit their images today? Straight out of camera images are irrelevant! There — I said it because it’s true. There was a time when we used to judge cameras
Why the micro four-thirds format is still solid
Bob Coates
Even in this day and age I am hearing from some photographers that the micro four-thirds format is not good enough. I disagree wholeheartedly! My start with micro four-thirds For
Should you become a professional photographer?
Julie Powell
Perhaps you have been photographing for a while. Regardless of the genre, you’re quite good, everyone around you thinks so (and not just your mom and partner/spouse, they don’t tend
Which should you choose? A battle of the mid-range, full-frame mirrorless cameras
Bryan Esler
Over the past two years, we’ve seen several new mirrorless full-frame cameras released. While a lot of these cameras are similar, there are technologies that make them stand apart from
Why should you use a DSLR in 2020?
Ken Lee
Mirrorless cameras are the future. Most companies are releasing mirrorless cameras, and many are filled with amazing tech. So what reasons would there be to still use a DSLR? Turns
It’s time for camera makers to embrace the smartphone
Bryan Esler
When Olympus announced its intention to sell its camera division last month, a lot of people were quick to blame smartphones. Specifically, the fact that people thought that phones were
Not every photographer needs Photoshop
Lauri Novak
What? You can’t possibly be serious? Or at a minimum you can’t possibly be a serious photographer without Photoshop, right? Who says? Well, certainly not me. I’m part of a
The Phoblographer tackles racism in photography
Bryan Esler
In today’s world — with a global pandemic as well as race and diversity issues coming to the forefront — I find it necessary to share the following article, written
How will you choose to capture chaos in your community?
Bryan Esler
Over the weekend, I put up an article on tips about how to stay safe while photographing protests. Little did I know that just a few hours later, my hometown
The camera that can return Olympus and micro four-thirds to the forefront
Darren Miles
The rumor mill has been predicting the certain death of Olympus and micro four-thirds in general for the last three years. But I have an idea that just might save
Photographers: Stop making porch portraits
Bryan Esler
I love a good portrait, like the one above that I photographed several years ago. But despite that, it’s time to hit the pause button. It’s time to stop doing
Revisiting old images and applying new techniques to improve your portfolio
Jeremy Gray
With many people stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, photography can offer us an escape from anxiety and boredom. However, you don’t necessarily have to capture new images.
Where have all the photo magazines gone?
Kevin Ames
The obvious answer is; “They are online.” Sadly this is more often than I care to think, not the case. They are gone. Simply gone. R.I.P. PDN This week saw
Editorial: Are face-to-face sales dead?
Photofocus Team
With shows like PhotoPlus, Imaging USA and WPPI not having as many camera companies exhibit, we had to ask ourselves a question. Are face-to-face sales dead? In this piece compiled
Our favorite products of 2019
Photofocus Team
With the New Year officially starting Wednesday, we wanted to bring you some of our favorite products released in the past year. What are some of your favorites? Let us
Artists and photojournalists: Is sky replacement an acceptable technology?
Bryan Esler
With Luminar 4 on the horizon, the talk about the ethics of sky replacement tools has never been more in the forefront. I’ve seen several social media posts slamming the
PhotoPlus New York: Where was Sony?
Kevin Ames
PhotoPlus 2019 wrapped up at the Javits Center in New York yesterday. All of the camera manufacturers — Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus and Panasonic — had big booths in the
Is AI OK? Or is it the beginning of the end?
Kevin Ames
AI. Artificial intelligence. Machine learning. These terms mean the same thing but is AI a good thing? Or is it the harbinger of the end of humanity? Science fiction becomes
Skylum CEO Alex Tsepko discusses editing photos
Kevin Ames
Artificial intelligence is part of our everyday lives and is becoming part of photography as well. I had a conversation recently with Alex Tsepko, the CEO of Skylum, to hear
Canon’s new IVY REC camera shows just how out of touch the company is
Bryan Esler
Among the many announcements last week — Nikon’s new Z 50, pricing for the Sigma fp, the Lume Cube 2.0 — there was one announcement that was, well, a head