Capturing festivals, fairs and carnivals
Lauri Novak
Here in the midwest, it’s the beginning of festival, carnival and fair season. Attending these events with your camera can be a lot of fun. Plenty of people, bands, games,
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Gear Review: NstaJam Bluetooth speaker
Levi Sim
I’m always jealous of those photographers who are also musicians — and there are many of them. Me, I can’t carry a tune in a camera bag and I’m practically
The Process of Shooting a Music Video with a Canon…and Just One Lens
Photofocus Team
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from photographer and cinematographer, Anders Lnnfeldt. This was the second time I worked with the Finnish artist Jannike. I made her first music
15 Seconds of Fame: Preview Videos for Instagram
Levi Sim
Videos slideshows are a powerful way to show pictures, and I think Instagram offers a unique opportunity. The thing is, my clients love to watch a slideshow of themselves, but
Bad Music = Bad Video & How To Beat the Shakes
Levi Sim
I attended a workshop tour put on by David Ziser a few days before my first DSLR arrived, and he got me hooked on hybrid slideshows. I used to use
Music Copyrights for Photographers
Kevin Ames
We live in an ultra connected world where the amount of media seemingly free for the taking is virtually unlimited. This is not a rant on stealing, fair use or
Free & Legal Music Sources for Slideshows & Videos
Melissa Niu
Whether you’re building a slideshow or editing a video, music is an important factor to consider for emotional connection to the audience. The internet is tempting with many sites that
Adam Elmakias – Music and Concert Photographer
Melissa Niu
Adam Elmakias is known to his fan base as being very “cool.” Or depending on your generational preference, you could also call him “hip,” “swell,” or even “bitchin’.” I prefer