When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, we had no idea how devastating it would be to all of us. Over the past few months, I’ve talked to several photographers about the jobs they have lost, about how they were planning
My guest is a corporate and community event photographer whose recent work has been focusing on photographing chaos in our communities. He also serves as the Photofocus managing editor, please welcome Bryan Esler. Topics include dealing with current events, photographing
Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level! Today, we discuss constructive actions you can take during this pandemic crisis. Now is the perfect time to grow as a photographer, expand
Not everyone who owns a camera is a serious hobbyist or professional. For those who just want to take photos and share, print and save them for the future, here are some things you can do to help keep your
Photography isn’t just the act of capturing the action. Rather it’s important that a photographer compose their shots. In photography, composition is a visual language. Changing composition can completely alter the mood and tone of an image. Photos can be
One of the biggest reasons why I don’t like pop-up flashes is that it gives uneven, harsh lighting directed at your subject. Even with an on-camera speedlight, the same effect can happen. And while you can play around with the
In this guide, we’ll be discussing brand identity tools and how they are used to align your brand and ensure you are not confusing potential customers. Let’s dive in. Brand identity tools When it comes to branding your photography business,
When building a studio setup for portrait work, lights and modifiers should never go missing. However, these tools tend to be too expensive especially when bought all at the same time. If you’re thinking of putting together a simple setup
Creating high key light is making sure there is enough light on your background so it is pure white, with no shadows. This can be done using strobes or LEDs or a mixture of both types of light. There are several
In this week’s episode, Photofocus publisher Rich Harrington sits down with educator and photographer Nicole S. Young. They tackle advice on composition, talk about essential gear, and strategies for traveling with non-photographers. Photofocus · Unlock Your Creativity: InFocus Interview Show
Toning is a powerful creative tool. It corrects overall brightness and contrast for a better-balanced image. It can be used to get the right tonal harmony for your photo or create a beautiful split-tone effect by changing the color of
In its heyday, the Polaroid was a staple of family travels, getaways near and far and countless road trips. So, it’s not surprising that today’s film photographers still bring Polaroid cameras — vintage or otherwise — to their scenic adventures.
Getting sharp, pinpoint stars for a starry sky or the Milky Way may be the hardest part of night photography. However, I’ll try and make it methodical and easy. I’ll discuss seven methods. 1. Focusing on a distant object during
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