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 June, we'll post them on our site for free. Starting July 1 though, you must subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get them. Tokyo Nights 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 – Tokyo Nights
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The Weekly Wrap-Up: June 16-22, 2019
This week's Wrap-Up features photographing cars by Lauri Novak, working with small critters from Julie Powell, then, Levi Sim shows how to make a magazine cover portrait group, Michael Muraz explains capturing photos for 3-D renderings and the Photofocus Team shares a video on Photoshop's blending modes. This edition of the WW-U has something for everyone. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about The Weekly Wrap-Up: June 16-22, 2019
Question of the Week: Do you back up your images?
As creatives, it's important that we don't lose our work. Do you back up your images, and if so, how? … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: Do you back up your images?
Celebrate freedom with July’s Photographer of the Day!
We loved seeing all your sports photographs for June's Photographer of the Day feature! In July, we're celebrating the red, white and blue with your favorite freedom photographs! Submit anything that represents "freedom" to you — it can be fireworks, parades, your nation's colors and more! And this isn't limited to our audience in the U.S.; we'd love to see how other countries around the world celebrate freedom too! To get started and submit your photos, click here, or share them on our Flickr, 500px or Facebook communities. We can’t wait to … [Read more...] about Celebrate freedom with July’s Photographer of the Day!
Free Preset of the Week – Wicked Game
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 June, we'll post them on our site for free. Starting July 1 though, you must subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get them. Wicked Game 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 – Wicked Game
The Weekly Wrap-Up: June 9-15, 2019
It's been a great week here on Photofocus. Here's a review of some of our posts. A camera/printer combo fun package from Canon is reviewed by Mike Hagen, Vanelli has two articles in the WW-U — cloud storage vs. backup and using "Quick Edit" in Luminar. Scott Wyden Kivowitz gets a bit zen writing about what to do during really long time exposures then, Levi Sim urges us to shoot more portraits to learn their stories. … [Read more...] about The Weekly Wrap-Up: June 9-15, 2019
Free Preset of the Week – Matte Look
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 June, we'll post them on our site for free. Starting July 1 though, you must subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get them. Matte Look 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 – Matte Look
The Weekly Wrap-Up: June 2-8, 2019
It's almost summer and Julie Powell begins this week's wrap-up photographing kids and water balloons. Michael Muraz squeezes us and his lights into an impossible to light bathroom and tells us how he did it. Chris Anson enhances landscapes in Luminar. Bob Coates shows how to work when the light is just not right and Scott Wyden Kivowitz shares a black & white photo of the liberation of a WWII concentration camp then turns it into color. Enjoy these five posts from the many featured this week on Photofocus! … [Read more...] about The Weekly Wrap-Up: June 2-8, 2019
Question of the Week: Where do you like to photograph in the summer?
With school out and summer officially upon us, where do you like to photograph in the summer months? … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: Where do you like to photograph in the summer?
Free Preset of the Week – Warm Sunset
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 June, we'll post them on our site for free. Starting July 1 though, you must subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get them. Warm Sunset 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 Raw … [Read more...] about Free Preset of the Week – Warm Sunset
The Weekly Wrap-Up: May 26-June 1, 2019
Best Luminar organizational practices by Mike Hagen leads off this edition of the Wrap-Up, followed by tips on photographing wildlife in captivity from Jason Hahn. Michael Muraz goes into the business of licensing photography for office murals, Levi Sim weighs in on "chimping" and digital tech guru Mykii Lui explains multicore support for Lightroom. The Weekly Wrap-Up features a few of the posts from these last 7 days on Photofocus. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about The Weekly Wrap-Up: May 26-June 1, 2019
Question of the Week: What focal length do you use most?
This week, we want to know what focal length you photograph with the most. Let us know below and tell us why in the comments! … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: What focal length do you use most?
Join us at Photoshop World in person or online
Kelby One's Photoshop World is filled with over 20 of the industries best instructors, shooting opportunities, hands-on training, special events and lots of opportunities for networking with other like-minded individuals. Sounds great, but what if you are unable to attend? Here's how Photofocus can help and maybe inspire you to attend the next event in Las Vegas! Daily social media quick tips Members of the Photofocus team will be teaching or attending classes at Photoshop World. After teaching or attending a session, they will share a quick … [Read more...] about Join us at Photoshop World in person or online
The Weekly Wrap-Up: May 19-25, 2019
Here are five articles from the last seven days on Photofocus. Bob Coates shows how to pair Aurora HDr and Luminar Flex. Bryan Esler explains cloud backups. Lauri Novak asks "Why did you buy that lens"? Mike Muraz writes on picturing office spaces. Finally, Kevin Ames reviews an 8-bay Drobo. Thank you to all of our veterans and those who serve, too! … [Read more...] about The Weekly Wrap-Up: May 19-25, 2019
Question of the Week: What format do you capture photographs in?
This week, we want to know — which format do you capture photographs in? … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: What format do you capture photographs in?
The Weekly Wrap-Up: May 12-19, 2019
This edition of the Photofocus Weekly Wrap-Up of noteworthy articles published during the last seven days takes us to the Midwestern U.S. for photographing festivals, fairs and carnivals by Lauri Novak. Managing editor Kevin Ames shares his opinion on photography as a career choice, Scott Wyden Kivowitz rants a bit about branding mistakes by Nikon and Adobe. Next, it's off to Montana with Matt Fey's guest post on getting started shooting wildlife and finally, we go to Cypress Creek Studios in Florida to learn how v-flats make beautiful … [Read more...] about The Weekly Wrap-Up: May 12-19, 2019
Question of the Week: What’s your favorite “natural” light source?
This week we want to know your favorite type of light — specifically, your favorite "natural" light source for photography. Vote below and sound off in the comments! … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: What’s your favorite “natural” light source?
Hit a home run for June’s Photographer of the Day!
We loved seeing all your macro photographs for May's Photographer of the Day feature! In June, we're looking for you to hit a home run with your favorite sports photographs. It can be any sport — baseball, football, hockey, basketball ... even extreme ironing (apparently that's a thing). 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 Hit a home run for June’s Photographer of the Day!
The Weekly Wrap-Up, May 5-11, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-Up features articles published during the last seven days. This week features part 1 of a super thorough review of the new Autel Evo drone by Chris Anson, associate editor, Bryan Esler shares light painting with a drone, Mike Hagen integrates Skylum's Aurora HDR 2019 into a workflows, still life photographer, photographer Julie Powell explores creating soft and dreamy looks and Michèle Grenier enthusiastically reviews her new Sony lens. Thanks for reading Photofocus! … [Read more...] about The Weekly Wrap-Up, May 5-11, 2019
Question of the Week: How do you mount your camera to your tripod?
This week, we want to know how you use your camera and tripod together. Specifically, what method do you use to mount your camera to your tripod? Vote in the poll below and tell us why in the comments! … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: How do you mount your camera to your tripod?
Weekly Wrap-Up: April 28-May 4, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-Up features articles from the last seven days of Photofocus. This week, Lauri Novak explained how to check our camera's shutter count, Michèle Grenier gives us her final decision on switching to mirrorless, Levi Sim discusses using speedlights for portraits with waterfalls, Vanelli dives into the new Accent AI 2.0 with portraits and Chris Anson tells us how to register our drone with the FAA. Thanks for joining us this week on Photofocus! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: April 28-May 4, 2019
Question of the Week: Do you subscribe to Creative Cloud?
This week, we want to know if you subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud. If you didn't hear earlier this week, Adobe is in the midst of testing the removal of the $9.99 Photographers plan to some of its website visitors. Vote below and then sound off in the comments! … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: Do you subscribe to Creative Cloud?
Weekly Wrap-Up: April 21-28, 2019
The Weekly Wrap-Up features articles from the last 7 days of Photofocus. This time, Michèle Grenier continues her mirrorless quest with "The Final Round", Julie Powell explores lighting for still lifes, Erin Holmstead chronicles her journey in becoming an artist, Marie Tartar takes us to the birthing waters of Humpback whales and Mike Hagen compares the Decade mini tripod base to the venerable Platypod. All in all, it was a great week of information and inspiration here on Photofocus! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: April 21-28, 2019
Question of the Week: Your tripod usage
This week, we want to know, how often do you use a tripod? Vote below and then tell us more in the comments! … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: Your tripod usage
Weekly Wrap-Up: April 14-20, 2019
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
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
