Join Scott Bourne on a trip down memory lane. Americana photography is one of the fastest-growing segments of the photo industry. Learn why this photography style is so popular, what gear you need to be successful while photographing Americana, how to get the right shots, what to shoot and where to shoot it... If you talk to photographers, they often discuss their use of cameras and their love of photography by describing WHAT they photograph. “I’m a wildlife photographer,” or “I’m a landscape photographer,” etc. More and more the phrase … [Read more...] about Announcing “Americana Photography” A New E-Book By Scott Bourne
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Free Webinar: Running a Professional Photo Shoot with Matthew Jordan Smith
Have you ever wanted to drop on to the set of a top pro and see how things really run for a shoot? Don't miss Running a Professional Photo Shoot. Matthew Jordan Smith is going to join us live from Tokyo and walk us through some recent projects. Learn how to plan for a shoot, get practical tips on gear setup, and how to manage clients and talent during the shoot. We'll also explore tethering and onset processing using Lightroom and Perfectly Clear for instant access to polished photos. Join us for our next Google+ Hangout, totally free … [Read more...] about Free Webinar: Running a Professional Photo Shoot with Matthew Jordan Smith
Question of the Week:
We'd like to know a bit more about your software habits. When it comes to editing photos, where do you spend the most time? … [Read more...] about Question of the Week:
Nikon Introduces the new Flagship D5 and D500 Cameras at CES
Nikon had a big day earlier this week at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. In addition to launching a totally-new 360 camera, Nikon also launched a new flagship D5 FX camera, as well as a D500 DX camera. D5 The D5 has a long list of impressive specs: 20.83mp CMOS full-frame sensor Unprecedented native ISO range, from 100 to 102,400 [expandable from 50 (Lo-1) to a staggering ISO 3,280,000 (Hi-5)] 4K UHD video (3840x2160 at 30p) only 3 minutes record time at high quality uncompressed 4k HDMI output capability to record 4K UHD … [Read more...] about Nikon Introduces the new Flagship D5 and D500 Cameras at CES
Question of the Week: Your Next Camera
Your vote matters! At Photofocus we like to know more about our audience so we can create content that helps you. This week we want to know what type of camera will be your next purchase (or at least which one you think or want to buy). … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: Your Next Camera
A Short Survey On Lighting
We were approached about a pretty cool project... help design the lighting solutions that photographers need going forward. A big research company reached out to us and wants to hear from professional, semiprofessional, and advanced enthusiasts about how you light your pictures. The survey is short (and we'd appreciate it if you'd go vote). It should take less than 5 minutes to complete. If you want, they even have a contest at the end if you want to enter. This is your chance to give input on what type of gear you want to see made. … [Read more...] about A Short Survey On Lighting
Photofocus Photowalk: Evening Portraits in Washington, D.C. with Levi Sim and Lisa Robinson
We're really pleased to team up with Perfectly Clear and the PAC for this event--check out their groups around the world. This is a free event, and we've got several raffle prizes, including a license to Perfectly Clear, and a complimentary ticket to Scott Kelby's Shoot Like a Pro Reloaded tour on Friday (here's an interview with Scott detailing some of the things you'll learn there) This is a hands-on shooting time: bring your camera and speedlight/flash if you've got them, as well as triggers you use (or would like to start using). Normally, … [Read more...] about Photofocus Photowalk: Evening Portraits in Washington, D.C. with Levi Sim and Lisa Robinson
Get Your Questions in for the Next Q&A Podcast
Now's your chance, we're getting ready to record several Question & Answer podcasts. Ask whatever photography question you always wanted to know. What burning question do you need an answer to? What technical or artistic issue has you stumped? Just post a comment to this blog post and we'll try to cover it on an upcoming podcast. For example: If you could only travel with one lens, what would it be? What's your favorite focal length for street photography? What apps do you use all the time to help with your photography? How do you … [Read more...] about Get Your Questions in for the Next Q&A Podcast
Want to Dig Into Lightroom?
If you want to dig deep into Lightroom, we've got an easy and free solution. Don't miss the Photofocus Lightroom Learning Center. Here you'll find a collection of some of our most popular tutorials, podcasts, and hangouts. All for free! Just visit this page https://photofocus.com/lightroom-learning-center/ We hope you enjoy learning Lightroom and please be sure to leave a comment on this post to request future tutorials or learning opportunities. … [Read more...] about Want to Dig Into Lightroom?
Win Two Tickets to Photoshop World + A Panasonic Lumix LX100
At Photofocus we love giving away prizes. Especially when those prizes can change your photographic life. We've partnered up with KelbyOne and we've got a great prize to give away. The Grand Prize GRAND PRIZE: A Brand New Panasonic Lumix LX100 and Two Passes to Photoshop World. SECOND PRIZE: One Pass to Photoshop World What's Photoshop World? Only the best training conference on the planet (and I don't just say that since I've attended for the last 11 years). The Three-day event covers the best in photography, lighting and … [Read more...] about Win Two Tickets to Photoshop World + A Panasonic Lumix LX100
Question of the Week | Your Next Camera
At Photofocus we like to know more about our readers. It helps us match up the perfect tutorials and reviews for you. This week, we'd like to know what format your next camera purchase is going to be. … [Read more...] about Question of the Week | Your Next Camera
Question of the Week — Computer Choice
From time to time, we like to know more about our audience. This helps us create better tutorials and know the challenges you face. This week's question is on computers. Please choose the platforms you use (multiple choices is okay). … [Read more...] about Question of the Week — Computer Choice
Straighten, rotate or flip a photo in Lightroom
Note: This post is from our book Develop Great Images in Lightroom (available on iBookstore & Scribd). A crooked photo can be downright distracting (unless you really wanted it that way of course). Fortunately Lightroom makes it easy to fix an unbalanced ball head. But what happens if you need to rotate the image or even flip it? Not a problem these are all easy fixes. Straightening a crooked photo There are three ways to easily straighten a photo when using the Crop Overlay tool. Move the pointer to just outside a corner crop … [Read more...] about Straighten, rotate or flip a photo in Lightroom
Mind Your Own Business: “Working With a Partner” with Justin and Mary Marantz
Note: We've got two hangouts next week Lightroom is Thursday with Scott Kelby and Business with Justin and Mary Marantz on Wednesday. Don't miss our next Google Hangout. The event is Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Its absolutely free to attend thanks to Adobe, SongFreedom and Drobo. It starts at 3PM Eastern/Noon Pacific. NOTE: We will be giving away a copy of the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan to one viewer during the event. You must be watching live. We'll also explore practical advice for photographers who are looking for … [Read more...] about Mind Your Own Business: “Working With a Partner” with Justin and Mary Marantz
Don’t Miss Today’s Lightroom Hangout with Matt Kloskowski
You gotta join us live for today's Google+ Hangout, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune in live, you can be entered to win a Creative Cloud subscription from Adobe, as well as some incredible tools from onOne Software (Note: MUST BE TUNED IN LIVE TO WIN). We kick today, Wednesday 12/17, 1:00pm Eastern, 10:00am Pacific.1:00 pm Eastern. RSVP here and it'll show your local time. If you've ever had a question about Lightroom, you've surely benefitted from Matt Kloskowski's incredible … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Today’s Lightroom Hangout with Matt Kloskowski
Final Days to Enter Our Camera Contest — The Freedom to Choose
Next Friday is the final day to enter our Freedom to Choose Camera Contest with SongFreedom. The official rules appear at the bottom of this story. We've got a new partnership with SongFreedom.com, and we're excited to introduce you to them and the power and impact they can add to your creations. They are all about Artists working together, supporting each other, and keeping out industry thriving. SongFreedom allows us to license truly popular music--the songs we hear on the radio--as well as excellent indy stuff for our slideshows and … [Read more...] about Final Days to Enter Our Camera Contest — The Freedom to Choose
Announcing This Week’s Winner of Perfect Photo Suite
This week's winner of Perfect Photo Suite 9 has been chosen from a random drawing. The winner is Ryan Werner a photographer from Colorado, CO. He receives a free copy of OnOne Software's Perfect Photo Suite 9. The Contest Would you like to win a copy of the new onOne Perfect Photo Suite? We'll be giving away one copy a week until the end of January 2015. But there's no reason to wait...you can download a free trial and start making your images look great right away. Play for 30 days with a fully unlocked version of the software. To get you … [Read more...] about Announcing This Week’s Winner of Perfect Photo Suite
Go Back to School with Photofocus
In celebration of back to school season, we've lowered the price on all our books.Photoshop User Magazine just gave our new Lightroom book a perfect 5-star review. … [Read more...] about Go Back to School with Photofocus
Just Announced! onOne Software’s Perfect Photo Suite 9
Just this morning, onOne Software announced their brand-new version, the Perfect Photo Suite 9! I've had a chance to take a look at this new software in-action, and they have definitely added some upgrade-worthy features. I don't have my hands on it yet, but when I do I'll be sure to post some follow-ups on the new features. onOne has been doing a great job of making the suite an all-in-one photo-editor. Sure, it doesn't have a RAW processor, but if you have a nice, clean JPEG or RAW file then you can get a lot out of it. I have been a fan of … [Read more...] about Just Announced! onOne Software’s Perfect Photo Suite 9
Lightroom Hangout: Q&A
The fun begins tomorrow, Thursday the 28th. RSVP here and you'll see what time it begins for you locally (10am Pacific/1PM Eastern). Also, here's a link to all the terrific hangouts we've had showing you how to maximize the power of Lightroom. Plus, we've got some terrific prizes to give away, including MacPhun's incredible new Tonality Pro for black and white. Ask your questions live, but you can give us a little head start by heading to Twitter and using the hashtag #LR5QA. *Questions can be asked for all versions of Lightroom--it's just an … [Read more...] about Lightroom Hangout: Q&A
Just Days Left to Win a Nikon D800 or Canon 5D Mark III
Our current contest with LensRentals.com ends on June 30. Details below... but the essentials are this. Click below to follow LensRentals and Photofocus on Twitter! On Twitter, On Twitter, Tweet the message you see highlighted below! Enter to win chance at a brand new Canon 5DMkIII or Nikon D800 from @lensrentals & @photofocus. Please RT. Info http://wp.me/pu7xa-alc You've seen our recent announcements about our partnership with LensRentals.com and the exciting value they bring to the content of Photofocus. LensRentals.com was the … [Read more...] about Just Days Left to Win a Nikon D800 or Canon 5D Mark III
Would You Like Free iBooks?
We have a brand new book coming out soon (it's out)... and it's ALL about Lightroom. The Develop Great Images in Lightroom book features techniques from Nicole S. Young, Levi Sim, Rob Sylvan, Rich Harrington, and Gerard Murphy. It clocks in at more than 200 pages and includes a few bonus videos too. The book's list price is $19.99... but for one month it will be free (thanks to the great folks at Mosaic Archive). We'll have more details soon. The book is sitting at Apple waiting for approval... but we'll let you know as soon as its … [Read more...] about Would You Like Free iBooks?
Mind Your Own Business: The Importance of Special Projects (with Matthew Jordan Smith)
Join Skip Cohen, Richard Harrington, and Guest Matthew Jordan Smith. They'll explore practical advice for professional and semiprofessional photographers to help with the challenges in running a modern photo business. This Google Hangout is interactive and you can post questions to the experts during the event. Join us for our newest Google+ Hangout for photographers Mind Your Own Business. This event is produced in partnership with Skip Cohen University and LensRentals.com. Sign up here. This months topic is The Importance of … [Read more...] about Mind Your Own Business: The Importance of Special Projects (with Matthew Jordan Smith)
Mind Your Own Business: The Challenges of Running a Photo Business (and Some Solutions Too)
Join us for our newest Google+ Hangout for photographers Mind Your Own Business. This event is produced in partnership with Skip Cohen University and LensRentals.com. This months topic is The Challenges of Running a Photo Business (and Some Solutions Too). Were joined by Sal Cincotta whos a successful photographer who runs his own studio and international business and is the founder of Shutter Magazine, ShutterFest and Shutter Network. We'll explore practical advice for professional and semi-professional photographers to help with the … [Read more...] about Mind Your Own Business: The Challenges of Running a Photo Business (and Some Solutions Too)
Just One Week Left to Win A New Olympus Camera
We just wanted to send you a reminder that there's only 1 week left to win a brand new Olympus OM-D E-M1. It has great built-in bracketing (7 exposures for a 14-stop dynamic range). Its fast, light, and easy to shoot with. Its quickly become my favorite HDR camera. But its also quite capable at shooting great stills, time-lapse, and video. This contest is to celebrate our partner HDRsoft, the makers of Photomatix Pro. If you don't already user Photomatix Pro, be sure to try out the demo and see what youre missing. Details Welcome to the … [Read more...] about Just One Week Left to Win A New Olympus Camera
Don’t Miss Today’s Lightroom Hangout with Lesa Snider
Don't forget.... join us for today's Google+ Hangout al about Lightroom and Photoshop. There and Back Again: Lightroom and Photoshop Round Trip Workflow Today, March 19 | 4PM Eastern | 1PM Pacific This event is produced in partnership with Mosaic Archive and Photoshop World. To learn more about how Google Hangouts work, click here http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/. Joining the hangout will let you ask questions and chat with attendees. The video will also stream below in this … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Today’s Lightroom Hangout with Lesa Snider
Which Brand Cameras Do You Regularly Use?
It's time for the Question of the Week. We'd like to know which brand cameras you regularly shoot with. Feel free to choose more than one answer or write in your camera if it's not listed. This is for brand of camera, not model. _________________________ … [Read more...] about Which Brand Cameras Do You Regularly Use?
72 Essays on Photography Now for iPad & Mac
Scott Bourne's new book 72 Essays on Photography is now available in Apple's iBookstore. You can read the book on Mac or iPad with the iBooks application. To see the book click here https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/72-essays-on-photography/id816021495?ls=1&mt=11. Scott spent 40 years as a photographer and has crafted several inspirational essays to help photographers find their spirit. I have been learning the lessons I share in this book for 40 years. It took me a long time, a bunch of mistakes and tons of failed starts and stops to … [Read more...] about 72 Essays on Photography Now for iPad & Mac
Don’t Miss Today’s Hangout on Lightroom + A Great Prize
We're holding a Google Hangout today (meaning Wednesday, January 22). The topic is Lightroom and we're going to tackle every photographer's New Year's resolution (getting organized). You'll learn important strategies for import and keeping your photos safe. Of course we'll thrown in a few tips on developing (we can't help ourselves). Here is the URL https://plus.google.com/events/cecgikt5m6fmor43en4ev2s9634 Get Organized in Photoshop Lightroom Wednesday, January 22 | 10:00AM PT 1:00PM ET Join hosts Rob Sylvan and Levi Sim plus special … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Today’s Hangout on Lightroom + A Great Prize
Question of the Week: Give Us More _________
We'd like to get to know you a little better. Each week we'll have a short question to learn more about our readership. Answering will help us customize the content of Photofocus to better match the needs of our readers. … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: Give Us More _________
