You probably use headphones often--if nothing else, you use them to listen to the Photofocus podcast when you're on the go, right? I use mine for monitoring sound while shooting videos on my camera, while working on photos on my laptop in cafés, and for talking on the phone hands-free. If you're like me, then your headphones probably get tangled everytime you put them into your pocket. No matter how carefully you coil them, they always end up tangled, and it's a little frustrating to get them sorted out. This is the problem Cordskinz solves and … [Read more...] about Gear Review: Cordskinz solves earbud tangle woes
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Photography Marketing: 10 client gift ideas to cap off the year
This year was the first year I've done client gifts for the holidays. For me, it was a chance to say "thanks" and have them remember me as they head into their holiday season, and most importantly, into the new year. Holiday gifts can be a great marketing tool, no matter what you choose to give. Beyond the holiday card that you send in the mail, think of giving your most appreciated clients something a little special. Here are 10 ideas to get you started: Playing cards This is the route I went with because I often have multiple contacts at … [Read more...] about Photography Marketing: 10 client gift ideas to cap off the year
Live: Making Holiday Photo Gifts
You gotta join us live for our next Live Webinar, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune in live, you can be entered to win excellent prizes to help you in your work. (Note: MUST BE TUNED IN LIVE TO WIN). We'll be giving away Perfectly Clear from Athentech. Plus you never know what else. We kick off Tuesday, November 29th at 1:00 pm Eastern, 12:00 pm Central, 11:00 am Mountain, and 10:00 am Pacific. 2:30 pm in Newfoundland. Check here and it'll show your local time. This Month: Making … [Read more...] about Live: Making Holiday Photo Gifts
Photofocus Products of the Year – Levi Sim
Editor’s Note: It’s time for something new. In the past, Photofocus has made it a practice of acknowledging a specific camera and/or lens as the “camera/lens” of the year. This year several of us are putting together a list including camera and lens choices along with a few other pieces of gear that we think you’ll like. While it’s not designed specifically as a holiday gift guide, this list does happen to be a resource for photographers (and their friends/family) who want to get the ball rolling on their holiday shopping. A few things … [Read more...] about Photofocus Products of the Year – Levi Sim
Live: Making Holiday Photo Gifts
You gotta join us live for our next Live Webinar, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune in live, you can be entered to win excellent prizes to help you in your work. (Note: MUST BE TUNED IN LIVE TO WIN). We'll be giving away Perfectly Clear from Athentech. Plus you never know what else. We kick off Tuesday, November 29th at 1:00 pm Eastern, 12:00 pm Central, 11:00 am Mountain, and 10:00 am Pacific. 2:30 pm in Newfoundland. Check here and it'll show your local time. This Month: Making … [Read more...] about Live: Making Holiday Photo Gifts
iPhone Photography/Videography Giftlist!
Hopefully you've started on your holiday shopping and aren't waiting till the last minute to get things out for people. If you're short on ideas, here's a list of main gifts that an Apple iPhone photographer or videographer techie would enjoy. I say that these are main gifts, because well... they're not cheap :D Polaroid ZIP printer This little printer is a nice portable printer that allows you to print out 2x3 prints instantly without any smudging! It connects through Bluetooth 4.0 to an app for iOS and Android and utilizes Polaroid's ZINK … [Read more...] about iPhone Photography/Videography Giftlist!
Check It Twice. Photography Gift Ideas for less than $100
Every holiday season I face the same issue that many other photographers face: my loved ones want to get me photography-oriented presents but they have no idea what to get me. This problem is compounded by the fact that anything affordable that I can use in my photography I bought long ago, leaving only the big-ticket items left on my wish list. I don't have Saudi royalty in my inner circle, so asking for that adorable new Leica or amazing new Zeiss lens is out of the question. So whats a photographer to do? Sub-$100 Accessories every … [Read more...] about Check It Twice. Photography Gift Ideas for less than $100
Lightroom Hangout: Bodacious Book Layouts with Scott Kelby
Note: We've got two hangouts next week Lightroom is Thursday with Scott Kelby and Business with Justin and Mary Marantz on Wednesday. You gotta join us live for our next 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 of Thursday 1/29, 1:00pm Eastern, 10:00am Pacific. RSVP here and it'll show your local time. We … [Read more...] about Lightroom Hangout: Bodacious Book Layouts with Scott Kelby
Last minute Gift Idea: Create a Painting
If you are stuck wondering what should you give someone special for the holidays, or any special occasion for that matter, transform one of your photographs into a painting. It's fast, easy and personal. Photoshop has a range of painting options under the Filter Gallery. These work great but if you want to take the painting look to another level try the new Topaz Impression or Simplify plugins. Simplify produces more graphical art results and Impression creates more realistic brush strokes.art results. Experiment and see which looks better for … [Read more...] about Last minute Gift Idea: Create a Painting
Hands-On Review: STEADSNAP Camera-Strap-Tripod Adapter
Often times when I am shooting, I prefer the convenience of a shoulder strap. Other times I need the stability of a tripod. In the past, making this choice meant removing the strap to attach the tripod plate or at minimum detaching a strap to make room when connecting the tripod. Well not anymore. Meet the SteadSnap Developed and constructed to bomb-proof spec by Toronto-based production specialist Dmitri Tchernomourov and medical photographer Yuri Markarov to hold up to the daily rigors of shooting in one of Toronto's busiest hospitals, the … [Read more...] about Hands-On Review: STEADSNAP Camera-Strap-Tripod Adapter
Ten Gifts for Photographers Under $100
The holidays are fast-approaching, and if you have a friend or family member who is a photographer then you know how difficult it can be to get them gifts! Photography can be an expensive hobby, and purchases like lenses and cameras can put a serious dent in your pocket. Fortunately photographers can use all sorts of stuff with their photography, including small stuff and accessories! I have put together a list of some great gifts that are perfect for the photographer in your life. 1. Peak Design Slide - $59 The Peak Design Slide camera strap … [Read more...] about Ten Gifts for Photographers Under $100
The Photofocus Holiday Gift Guide
If you have a photographer in your family, or if your significant other is a photographer then in many ways, you have it made when it comes to holiday gifts. There are so many cool products out there that photographers will love. Everything on this list is something the team at Photofocus use and can highly recommend. Companies can't pay to get on this list. We're suggesting things we would like to receive. Without further ado, here are our picks in no particular order: Gifts Under $50 Get the Right White Balance (Pamela) Pick up the Kodak … [Read more...] about The Photofocus Holiday Gift Guide
