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
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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
Merry Christmas from Photofocus
Everyone here at Photofocus wishes you and yours a very merry Christmas, happy holidays and a prosperous, wonderful new year! Photos: ©Kevin Ames … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas from Photofocus
Weekly Wrap-Up: December 16-22, 2018
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This week features image processing software — Luminar 3, Perfectly Clear Complete — a pair about shooting holiday icons, a guide to cleaning sensors and photographing high-end interior retail. Hope your holidays are safe and fun! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: December 16-22, 2018
Weekly Wrap Up: December 9-15, 2018
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This Wrap-Up has articles about opportunity, winter architecture, exploring your self, long exposures and writing. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap Up: December 9-15, 2018
Weekly Wrap-Up: December 2-8, 2018
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This Wrap-Up has articles about opportunity, winter architecture, exploring your self, long exposures and writing. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: December 2-8, 2018
Weekly Wrap-Up: Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2018
The Weekly Wrap-Up is a compendium of some of the articles published this week on Photofocus. This week, we explored new gear, showed you a few different lighting techniques, talked about exhibiting and showcased Olympus' flagship camera. We also gave you some great Cyber Monday deals. Still looking for some savings and ideas? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2018
Weekly Wrap-Up: November 18-24, 2018
Welcome to a brand new feature — the Weekly Wrap-Up — a compendium of some of the articles published this week on Photofocus. This week, we got you ready for the holidays with plenty of Black Friday deals as well as our favorite gifts for photographers in our Holiday Gift Guide. Still looking for some savings and ideas? Check it out! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: November 18-24, 2018
Weekly Wrap-Up: November 11-17, 2018
Welcome to a brand new feature — the Weekly Wrap-Up — a compendium of some of the articles published this week on Photofocus. … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: November 11-17, 2018
Like to share your photo skills? Then write for Photofocus
We're looking to add a few new writers to our team. Writing for Photofocus is a chance to have your work seen by many folks as well as to help out the greater photography community. You also get some great perks and a little extra cash. What We're Looking For Photographers of all experience levels – we find that new pros, as well as old, often have great ideas to share. Software gurus – can you get the most out of your photo software? We're looking for tips, tricks, and awesome workflows. Passionate educators – we want people who … [Read more...] about Like to share your photo skills? Then write for Photofocus
Weekly Wrap-Up: November 4-10, 2018
Welcome to a brand new feature — the Weekly Wrap-Up — a compendium of some of the articles published this week on Photofocus. Controlling the "feel" of an image with the Illuminati meter After years of shooting, I also tend to get set in my ways. However, sometimes it’s good to get out of your familiar bubble and explore with new techniques and equipment, especially if it can help you become more efficient. Read more... Photography Marketing: Are leave-behinds effective? As we sat down to enjoy an amazing ice cream cone from Brooklyn Ice … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: November 4-10, 2018
Weekly Wrap-Up: Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2018
Welcome to a brand new feature — the Weekly Wrap-Up — a compendium of some of the articles published this week on Photofocus. Flickr to end 1 TB of free storage, limit free accounts to 1,000 photos Flickr has announced massive changes to its account offerings, taking effect this coming January. In April, SmugMug purchased Flickr, which sparked a “months-long effort to listen to its members and understand what Flickr needed to thrive and evolve.” Read more... Exclusive: What’s in store for Olympus? This year at PhotoPlus Expo, all the rage … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2018
It’s our birthday! Photofocus turns 20 today
Twenty years ago today, during the infancy of the internet and before the tech bubble, Photofocus.com was born. We have been here through the rise of digital and the demise of film. We have chronicled the times from disposable cameras, and point and shoot cameras that a few people carried to the ubiquitous camera in all of our purses and pockets — the smartphone. We have reviewed, opined, interviewed and educated our readers about photographic trends, gear, inspiring image makers and photography itself. Our mission is to help our readers … [Read more...] about It’s our birthday! Photofocus turns 20 today
Show us your spooky, horror photographs!
With fall fast approaching, now's a good of time as ever to start thinking back to your favorite Halloween costumes! We want to see your best scary, spooky, horrifying photographs for our October Photographer of the Day feature. In July, we made some changes to Photographer of the Day, and have featured a new "flex" category that runs every Friday. So far we've enjoyed seeing your astrophotography, wedding and pet submissions, and we're excited to let us show you your Halloween spirit! To get started and submit your photos, click here, or … [Read more...] about Show us your spooky, horror photographs!
Super Fast Poll: Are you a Lightroom user?
It's time to vote. We're getting ready to produce some more Lightroom training as well as other tutorials. We'd like to know if you use Lightroom (and if so which version). … [Read more...] about Super Fast Poll: Are you a Lightroom user?
Questions of the Week – Copyright & Metadata
It's that time... we need your votes to settle an argument. Just how important are metadata, copyright info, and EXIF camera data to you? Do you add this info to your pics? Do you sort by it? Please vote below. Everyone who takes the survey gets a free eBook You can also take the survey here – https://photofocus.polldaddy.com/s/metadata … [Read more...] about Questions of the Week – Copyright & Metadata
Join The Photofocus Staff For Breakfast At WPPI!
Are you planning to come to this year’s Photoshop World? Come join our team for breakfast, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 7:30 am! For the past few years, we have hosted a special Las Vegas breakfast for our readers. We reserve a private section at Mandalay Bay's Bayside Buffet where our readers have the chance to socialize and get to know some of our staff. This is a perfect opportunity to give authors (and our publisher) suggestions for articles and tutorials you would like them to write! It's also a great chance to hang out with a bunch … [Read more...] about Join The Photofocus Staff For Breakfast At WPPI!
Win Free Tickets to Shutterfest 2018 from Skylum Software
Our friends over at Skylum Software (makers of Luminar and Aurora HDR) are going to be at a great conference called Shutterfest. The event is being held in Saint Louis, MO on April 3 & 4, 2018. We've got 5 FREE Tickets to Giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway CLICK HERE TO ENTER You'll have to get yourself to the show, but then you can get in for free. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=S7VovXuROMM ShutterFest is the UN-Conference! ShutterFest is not meant to structure your entire life by sitting in … [Read more...] about Win Free Tickets to Shutterfest 2018 from Skylum Software
The Ultimate Print Contest–It’s Not Too Late
We've got a great contest for you to enter. Your chance to win a bunch of cool prizes. One TruLife Face Mounted Acrylic Photographic Print produced by ArtisanHD, up to 32x40 inches (More than $500 value) A License for On1 Photo RAW ($99) A Year of ThinkTAP Learn ($99) Live Consultation with Levi Sim before printing Work Featured on Photofocus.com a Rafflecopter giveaway Official Rules No purchase necessary to enter or win. You must be 18 years or older to enter Contest runs from 12/29/17 to 2/28/18 You must … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Print Contest–It’s Not Too Late
The Ultimate Print Contest–Thru 2/28/18
We've got a great contest for you to enter. Your chance to win a bunch of cool prizes. One TruLife Face Mounted Acrylic Photographic Print produced by ArtisanHD, up to 32x40 inches (More than $500 value) A License for On1 Photo RAW ($99) A Year of ThinkTAP Learn ($99) Live Consultation with Levi Sim before printing Work Featured on Photofocus.com a Rafflecopter giveaway Official Rules No purchase necessary to enter or win. You must be 18 years or older to enter Contest runs from 12/29/17 to 2/28/18 You must … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Print Contest–Thru 2/28/18
The Ultimate Print Contest
We've got a great contest for you to enter. Your chance to win a bunch of cool prizes. One TruLife Face Mounted Acrylic Photographic Print produced by ArtisanHD, up to 32x40 inches (More than $500 value) A License for On1 Photo RAW ($99) A Year of ThinkTAP Learn ($99) Live Consultation with Levi Sim before printing Work Featured on Photofocus.com a Rafflecopter giveaway Official Rules No purchase necessary to enter or win. You must be 18 years or older to enter Contest runs from 12/29/17 to 2/28/18 You must … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Print Contest
