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You are looking at a night photo of what is rumored to be the infamous Corvair Driven by Bruce Davis. He was the “right hand man” of Charles Manson. Bruce Davis eventually turned himself in and was convicted of murder
Want to add that dramatic mood to your landscape or city shots, and take your daytime photo into the night? In this video, Serge Ramelli shows you how to take a photo taken during the day, and turn it into
Genaray’s new BLT-60B portable focusing bi-color LED lights are the bomb, er … make that the torpedo. The slick retro-spaceship design is great looking and it packs a lot of features including a choice of battery or AC power. These
Join Rich Harrington for a look at how to create gentle feathered light with Luminar 4. This tutorial cover sky replacement as well as color grading. Luminar works as both an application and a plugin. For a limited time, you
I’ve been a professional photographer since 2005 and in that time I’ve tried a TON of different lighting modifiers. Umbrellas, soft boxes, scrims, translucent umbrellas, umbrellas with diffusion, octo boxes, light spheres, barn doors, flags … you name it. But
(Editor’s Note: We welcome Jemma Pollari to Photofocus. Jemma is a photographer on the Sunshine Coast in Australia, where she photographs in between mothering her two little boys, writing, teaching and designing. She delivers free weekly photo prompts on her blog
I’ve always wanted a Lume Cube (or a few, maybe). I have photography friends who have them, have the accessory kits and use them in their work almost daily and they just looked so fun and easy to use. But,
Join Rich Harrington for a look at how to edit a window scene with Luminar 4. Learn about new AI tools to enhance the photo. Luminar works as both an application and a plugin. Learn more here.
I received the new Timpani, part of the Luxli Orchestra LED RGBAW lighting system has been given a few small physical upgrades that make a great big difference in the ease of use. The little big changes The Timpani light
It’s an old saying that means doing things in the wrong order. I could also say, don’t run before you can walk…but I had this picture handy. I want to apply the idea to the tools you need to make
Light is my paint and the camera is my canvas. Understanding light is so important in making photographs yet we get wrapped up in the gear and the f/stops and the ISOs and the on-and-ons. Understanding Light That’s the name
If you’re thinking about getting into portrait photography, then you’ve made a wise choice. Capturing people’s portraits requires some technical skill coupled with an artistic touch.
As photographers, we often take for granted one of the most important pieces of equipment we can invest in — memory cards. Whether you use CF or SD cards, there’s some simple things to remember in order to avoid card failure.
One of the most common questions I get asked is about if whether I have frightening encounters with animals when I am photographing at night. The answer is yes. People always think that it’s things like dogs, coyotes and snakes.
This Exposure Tactics post explains what a “technically proper” exposure is and how to get there. Remember I said technically proper, not creatively right. The three photos above are with different exposures. Each one brings out a different feeling or
Have you been shooting 35mm film for a while and are considering moving to medium format next? You may have encountered 645 (6-by-4.5 cm) as one of the formats available for 120 film. But, is it the right film format
I wish I had a real studio! This was my big goal at the end of 2019. Right before the world went crazy. I mean it has always been my dream! But 2020 was the year it was going to
Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today Skip and I have a detailed discussion about what photographers can do to make 2021 (and 2022, actually) better than ever. “Growth
Being stuck at home doesn’t need to stunt our creativity. With just a few simple items that you probably already have around the house, we can create interesting images and have fun experimenting by doing macro photography. You have many
For many photographers, 35mm is the ideal focal length for street photography. However, if you’ve ever been curious about wide you can go with your choice of lenses for this genre, the quick video above by Pierre Lambert will give
We are all photographers. Phones. Tablets. Cameras. Every one of us can at almost any given moment take a photo. The question is how can you make your images different from anyone else’s? “The real voyage of discovery consists not
When used correctly, color is a very powerful tool for fashion photography and creative projects. It can create different moods, make a statement and highlight subjects effectively. This is why working with color is one of the most important skills
