Love it or hate it, AI is here and being used to do everything, from improving social media postings, to writing grant proposals and creating images that didn’t really exist. But what if we used it for good? I was at a recent photography coffee and chat session and the
Image feedback is important. Yet, we post our images all over social media looking for likes, hearts and comments. We crave recognition and validation in the work we spend days and hours on, so we can feel good about what we are doing, so we don’t feel like we are
Coming from a broadcast journalism background, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the most unique talents from various respective fields. My life right out of college was spent chasing down the stories and thoughts of professional athletes, politicians, professors, CEOs, humanitarians, musicians and what later came, photographers. But
Before January wraps up and we move forward into 2022, I wanted to share a quick idea that was passed on to me in the Photofocus community: Compiling your annual best images and saving them for future-self critique. Compiling your annual best images At the end of every year, social
If you want to learn to make art, you should learn from artists. A few years ago I learned an important lesson by contrasting painters and photographers. Painters do an activity called “En Plein Air,” which refers to painting in the open air; photographers would call it shooting on-location. There’s
I was going through some old information and thought this might be something helpful to share. In the Photofocus Community, we have a monthly Photo Assist Live show. Members submit images and the Photofocus authors talk about the images, answer questions the person has about it and helps them figure
When surrounded by praise, why is it that one bad comment can bring us down? As creatives do we often wear our heart on our sleeve? Let’s face it — even though we say we create for ourselves, we frequently seek praise and recognition for our work. It’s inevitable that
Help! We all need it once in a while. In the Photofocus Community, we have a private group just for that reason. Our Photo Assist Group is a place where you can post your images and get some assistance. Maybe you’re learning a new technique or there is something you
You may not like what you hear when someone critiques your photos, but using these simple tips with teach you to have an open mind.
Critique is one of the best ways to improve photographic skills. It doesn’t matter who made the photo. The discussion points out items that might be missed at first glance. PRO photo critique: Smoke This Week in Photo host Fredrick Van Johnson and Troy Miller discuss submissions on the subject
It’s been fun selecting the street photography photographer of the day the last few months at Photofocus. It has also taught me much, making me think about the qualities of the photos I pick that made them stand out from the hundreds I sift through each week. In this article
I’ve talked about ways to design and develop a great online photography portfolio. Regardless of the platform you choose, one thing reigns true — your website should be catered to your clientele, not you. While you might have grand ideas and think having a large photo appear as the first
