Way back in 2014, I took up photography after a long absence. I wanted and needed a creative outlet. I wanted to learn, I wanted to capture the world around me and I thought at the time it would just be a hobby. But I noticed some pleasant and unexpected
Photography can be a solitary pursuit, but it doesn’t have to be. There’s a vibrant world of photography communities waiting to welcome you with open arms, offering a wealth of inspiration, support, and opportunities for growth. Exploring online avenues Stepping offline: Local connections The power of sharing and learning Building
I’m sure you’ve seen them around on social media — the daily, weekly and monthly photography challenges that are out there. These challenges can be a great way to help you improve your photography. How? Focus on one subject By concentrating your efforts on a theme, you’ll spend your time
Let’s be honest here. How many photography communities, groups, forums and projects are you members of? Whether they are paid for or free, there is no shortage of photography communities out there. Here are a few tips to help you figure out which communities are best for you and how
There’s a great podcast I listen to each week, and it really helps with my creativity. It’s called Writing Excuses, and it’s intended for fiction authors. Their topics, however, often apply to all creatives (one I especially liked was this one about using your experience to influence your work). It’s
How did you celebrate the holidays this season? We’d love to see your images. Only one day left to enter! We’d love for you to share your holidays with Photofocus. It’s your final chance to share your holidays with us. Show us your family gatherings, traditions, the lights and decorations
Sharing is what the holidays are all about. We’d love to see how our readers are celebrating the holidays this season! One of the things I love about the holidays is the sharing of images. We welcome you into our homes, our lives and our traditions by sharing our holiday
Sharing is what the holidays are all about. We’d love to see how our readers are celebrating the holidays this season! One of the things I love about the holidays is the sharing of images. We welcome you into our homes, our lives and our traditions by sharing our holiday
How often do you get together with other photographers or even other artists? Spending time with those who share our passions can be helpful in several ways. Be inspired or inspire someone Everyone is at a different point on their path. Spending time with someone who is further down the
Formal training is always helpful but is it necessary for a photography career?
You haven’t joined? Why not? Why should you join If you’re looking for a community where you can engage, ask questions, help others and get help from other photographers this is the place for you. We realize there are many online photo communities out there to choose from. We really
There are more photographers playing in the field today than ever before. That old adage about anyone who picks up a DSLR, right? But trying to outdo each other or undercut each other isn’t doing anyone any favors. In fact, we believe it is doing the opposite. A sense of
