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I need a major data storage upgrade

Michèle Grenier

OK ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to get real. I’m opening up about a delicate issue I know a lot of female photographers are experiencing as well. Yes … I’m

Getting started with light painting

Erin Holmstead

So what is light painting? It’s a photo technique where you take a very long exposure with a moving light source. This ends up creating cool laser-like effects in your

An introduction to food photography

Photofocus Team

(Editor’s Note: Photofocus is proud to welcome Serge Ramelli to Photofocus. Be sure to check out his free master class and bonus toolkit). This tutorial is a great way to

Do you have a Husky?

Erin Holmstead

I am about to blow your mind with my amazing new purchase, and I am going to blow it again when I tell you it was only $70! First, I

Outdoor photography at Oak Creek, part one

Bob Coates

Outdoor photography encompasses a myriad of subjects from landscapes to avian creatures crossing the heavens above. I’ll be exploring this subject on a regular basis, sharing my gear selection, techniques,

Photographing magazine portraits

Bob Coates

Author portrait photo session — magazine cover Had a quick portrait session for an author who was getting images together for a magazine cover and article. I was able to

The Nikon Z6 for headshot photography

Scott Lawrence

The mirrorless bug finally bit me. As a long time Nikon shooter, I was patiently waiting for the Z series. With a D4S and D850, I was interested to see

Why are there so many lens choices?

Susan Kanfer

Why are there so many lens choices for your camera? The simple answer is that every photographer sees the world differently requiring the use of different focal length lenses. Different

Portrait Tips: Headshot factory

Levi Sim

One of my favorite things to do for corporate clients is to make headshots at their annual meetings. Their employees live all around the country, so this is the only

Ten reasons why I love my Fuji X-T3

Susan Kanfer

My new Fuji X-T3 just arrived. I am so excited. The camera was only just released last week. I have barely used it and I am already “in love.” Of

Summertime photography: ¡Fiesta!

Marie Tartar

I was recently on a family trip to San Miguel de Allende (SMA) in central Mexico.  This colonial town is known for a seemingly endless succession of festivals throughout the

Medium format vs. full frame

Levi Sim

Medium Format digital cameras have sensors that are significantly larger than full frame DSLR’s. That also means the lenses are larger and the price tag is usually much larger, as well.

Gear Review: Fractals (Your New Must-Have)

Erin Holmstead

Fractals, people, are the new must-haves in my camera bag. I was introduced to Fractals at WPPI. My friend and fellow photographer, Kathy Mukhopadhyay, bought a set and mentioned that