The Weekly Wrap-Up features articles from this week on Photofocus. This week, Michele Grenier continues her journey to mirrorless, Mykii Liu talks about the Samsung 860 QVO SSD, Bob Coates dives into gear for wildflower photography, Vanelli introduces us to Aircam event software and guest writer Jamie MacDonald dives into photographing in the rain. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: April 14-20, 2019
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Question of the Week: Brand-ify yourself
It’s time to vote. This week, we'd like to know what brand of camera is your weapon of choice. … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: Brand-ify yourself
Weekly Wrap-Up: April 7-13, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-Up features articles from this week on Photofocus. This week, Bryan Esler talks about pricing your photography, Vanelli shows us the best way to organize photos and Julie Powell introduces us to still life photography. Plus, Mykii Liu discusses the best resolution for your monitor and Bob Coates dives in to panoramic photography. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: April 7-13, 2019
Question of the Week: How often do you print?
It’s time to vote. This week, we’d like to know how often you print your photographs. … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: How often do you print?
Highlight macro details for May’s Photographer of the Day!
We loved seeing all your travel photographs for April's Photographer of the Day feature! In May, we're looking for your favorite macro photographs. Showcase those up-close details and bring the miniature world to life! To get started and submit your photos, click here, or share them on our Flickr, 500px or Facebook communities. We can’t wait to see your photos! … [Read more...] about Highlight macro details for May’s Photographer of the Day!
Weekly Wrap-Up: March 31-April 6, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-Up features articles from this week on Photofocus. This week, Jason Hahn teaches us about negative fill, Michael Muraz talks about using negative space in architectural photography, Levi Sim gets low, Vanelli explores using Photoshop with the new Luminar Flex, and Michele Grenier continues her mirrorless journey with a first look at the Sony a9. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: March 31-April 6, 2019
Question of the Week: Your future camera
It’s time to vote. This week, we’d like to know what your next camera purchase will be — a DSLR, mirrorless or film camera? Tell us why in the comments. … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: Your future camera
Join the Photofocus reader’s group on Facebook
Would you like to engage with like-minded photographers? Then join our Facebook readers group. Comment on articles with longer discussions Share your photos (and maybe even be featured on Photofocus) Submit story ideas Pitch us on guest posts Interact with Photofocus writers and readers … [Read more...] about Join the Photofocus reader’s group on Facebook
The Weekly Wrap-Up: March 24-30, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up features articles from this week on Photofocus. Scott Lawrence explores the Nikon Z6 for headshots, guest writer Julie Powell talks about the art of still life, Kevin Ames reviews the Asus 32" HDR monitor, Bob Coates show us his "musicians hall of fame" in a restaurant he works with and Michèle Grenier starts her mirrorless camera dating. Enjoy! Take the Photofocus Weekly Wrap-Up with you to read on the go... … [Read more...] about The Weekly Wrap-Up: March 24-30, 2019
Question of the Week: What’s in your wallet?
It's time to vote. We'd like to know more about what type of memory card you shoot. Vote for the most common format you use to capture your images. … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: What’s in your wallet?
Free Preset of the Week – Bright Shadows
We're introducing a COOL new feature for Photofocus readers. A free preset and LUT each week. Normally these will be newsletter exclusives (be sure to sign up for our newsletter below). But for the month of April, we'll post them on our site for free. Starting May 1 though, you must subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get them. Bright Shadows This week's preset is the perfect boost for shadowy images. Add warm light and a gentle lift. What's in the pack Adobe Camera Raw Creative Profile – Works in Lightroom, Photoshop, and Camera … [Read more...] about Free Preset of the Week – Bright Shadows
The Weekly Wrap-Up: March 17-23, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up is a set of articles that ran during the last seven days on Photofocus. This week Mike Hagen shows us Photo Mechanic 6 and its new catalog feature, Vanelli has a post complete with a video on skin smoothing in Luminar 3, Dave DeBaeremaeker writes about dust in photographing toys, Jason Hahn gets into the dust and tells us how to keep dirt out of our gear when photographing nature and Kevin Ames asks "Are your photos safe in the cloud?' Good reading! … [Read more...] about The Weekly Wrap-Up: March 17-23, 2019
Call for new writers for Photofocus
Hi! My name is Kevin Ames. I am a managing editor here at Photofocus and we are looking for new writers to add to our team. We want writers who love photography, love to share and want to help their fellow photographers. We welcome new voices. Are you one of them? Your work will be seen by many and it will help the community of photography. There are some pretty nice perks and a little extra cash as well. Who we want Photographers who want to share their love of making pictures — Street? Fashion? Portraits? Food? Weddings? What is your … [Read more...] about Call for new writers for Photofocus
The Weekly Wrap-Up: March 10-16, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published during the last seven days on Photofocus. This week we posted articles on why non-wedding and portrait photogs would go to WPPI, a first look of the Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera, lighting with the Spiffy Specklur Core kit, Blackmagic RAW for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and learning the basics for flying UAVs. Good reading! … [Read more...] about The Weekly Wrap-Up: March 10-16, 2019
Weekly Wrap-Up: March 3-9, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published during the last seven days on Photofocus. This week we posted articles on why non-wedding and portrait photogs would go to WPPI, a first look of the Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera, lighting with the Spiffy Specklur Core kit, Blackmagic RAW for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and learning the basics for flying UAVs. Good reading! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: March 3-9, 2019
Photoshoot at Black Velvet Canyon with Photofocus
As part of our 2019 Photofocus Writers Retreat, we visited Black Velvet Canyon in Nevada about 30 minutes from where we were staying for a sunrise shoot. This group consisted of many of the amazing and talented people from the Photofocus team. As we arrived, the sky looked like the image below. The fun for me was to see so many talented and skilled photographs shoot the same area. We had gotten there just before the sunrise and so as soon as we parked, people grabbed their gear and headed out. Some headed out alone and others in small groups … [Read more...] about Photoshoot at Black Velvet Canyon with Photofocus
We want to know how you shoot HDR!
We're running a short survey to understand how you use HDR photography. Why you shoot high dynamic range images and what gear you use. Plus all respondents are eligible to win a $250 B&H Gift Card. The survey takes 5–6 minutes to complete. Please jump over and vote. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HDR-PF Photo credit: Ian Cylkowski … [Read more...] about We want to know how you shoot HDR!
Weekly Wrap-Up: February 24-March 2, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published during the week on Photofocus. This week we posted articles on making photographs in falling snow and from a moving train, a technical look at external graphics cards, thoughts on why landscape photographers want to carry telephoto lenses, what is a normal lens and the value of spending time with our fellow creatives. Enjoy. … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: February 24-March 2, 2019
Weekly Wrap-Up: February 17-23, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This week we learned about the rule of thirds, how to use the whites and blacks sliders in Lightroom, lens choices, shutter speed and attracting clients. … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: February 17-23, 2019
Weekly Wrap-Up: February 10-16, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This week we looked at how to find a photographic voice, gave a first look at the new Datacolor SpyderX Elite, went back in time to talk about capturing Hank Aaron's historic home run, processed tones in our landscapes using Perfectly Clear and dove into Adobe's most recent photographic trend. … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: February 10-16, 2019
Weekly Wrap-Up: February 3-9, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This week, we learned about finishing studio portraits in Perfectly Clear, a camera's exposure, traveling to Antarctica, cropping in Lightroom Classic, and found out some quick tips for nature photographers. … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: February 3-9, 2019
Call for portfolios for live Photofocus webinars
Photofocus is starting a series of live portfolio webinars. We are looking for portfolios from our readers to review. How it works Create a portfolio of six to 10 photographs. Please! No more than 10 photos. Here are the specs: Landscape orientation photos are to be 1920x1080 pixels Portrait orientation photos are to be within a 1920x1080 pixel white frame Use the sRGB color space Submit JPEG photos with this naming convention: 01-Firstname-Lastname.jpg Save the photos in their own folder named: … [Read more...] about Call for portfolios for live Photofocus webinars
Weekly Wrap-Up: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This week, we tackled the ins and outs of ISO, got tips on how to recover tough exposures, began to tackle Facebook ads, got some tips on photographing newborns, lit up a barn with Lume Cubes and more. … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2019
Join Levi Sim and Bryan Esler for a WPPI photowalk!
The Photofocus team can't wait to land in Las Vegas for WPPI, in just a few short weeks! We hope you can join us, and we have an awesome opportunity for you if you're planning on attending the conference. WPPI is hosting a photowalk with Levi Sim and Bryan Esler on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m., titled "PW45: Unforgettable Moving Portraits with Flash." Join Levi and Bryan for this hands-on photowalk where you'll learn to make portraits that will spice up your quiver of skills in an impactful way. We'll utilize your camera's shutter … [Read more...] about Join Levi Sim and Bryan Esler for a WPPI photowalk!
Weekly Wrap-Up: January 20-26, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This week, we dove into the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X, learned about the aperture setting and how it affects exposure, checked out five awesome photo accessories, learned about the new Lume Cube Air and explored Shutter Priority mode. … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: January 20-26, 2019
Weekly Wrap-Up: January 13-19, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This week, we learned about beauty standards, creating a snow scene, using Lume Cubes with holiday lights, selling photography online, people in architecture and mobile sync with ACDSee. … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: January 13-19, 2019
Weekly Wrap-Up: January 6-12, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This week, we dove into an LED light solution, the wonders of Auto ISO, had some fun sledding, applying sunrays in Luminar and speeding up your Lightroom process. … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: January 6-12, 2019
Weekly Wrap-Up: Dec. 30, 2018-Jan. 5, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. With our first entry into the new year, we taught you how to create a winter wonderland, how to get out of Auto, using V-flats with groups, Lightroom HDR Panoramas, a great printer for all use cases and working with creative boundaries. We hope you had a great first week of the new year! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: Dec. 30, 2018-Jan. 5, 2019
Remembering 2018
With the new year just hours away, we thought it'd be fun to recap 2018. Between covering the full-frame mirrorless trends, photography conferences like WPPI and PhotoPlus, reviewing the latest camera gear and helping you with camera and post-processing techniques, our team had tons of interesting articles that caught your interest! Below are our top 10 most viewed articles for 2018. We hope you had a great 2018, and we can't wait to see what's in store for 2019! Photo by Ian Schneider on Unsplash … [Read more...] about Remembering 2018
Weekly Wrap-Up: December 23-29, 2018
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This week we talked about getting started with your new camera, photographing Christmas morning, macro photography tips, sharpening using Perfectly Clear Complete and more! We hope you have a great start to the new year. … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: December 23-29, 2018
