It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. Did you embark on your photography journey with business in mind? Surely, you can’t be doing
This is not something new, but there really are some tangible benefits to working on personal projects. With the end of 2024 looming fast, maybe it’s time to start creating a road map for 2025. Why do personal projects? A personal project is a fantastic thing to do. It can
In “The Art of Self Assignments,” host Vanelli, Skylum’s Director of Education, converses with experienced photographer Joe Glyda. Joe recounts his extensive career journey, starting with his tenure at Kraft Foods and establishing his business, Joe Glyda Photography. The core theme of their discussion is self-assignment in photography. This approach
Be your own superhero, and I am not talking about running around with our underwear over tights (let’s face it NO ONE wants to see that on the average photographer) and a shiny cape saving the world. To me, there are everyday superheroes, who seem to be able to achieve
Self-assignments are a great way for professional and enthusiast photographers to practice, improve their skills, and challenge themselves creatively. Here are some benefits of creating self-assignments and some examples to get you started: Practice and improvement Self-assignments allow photographers to practice their craft regularly, which can help them develop their
If you feel like you haven’t seen many articles from me, you’d be correct. I’ve finally decided to focus on a personal photography project. To be honest, this has been in my head for about four years. Many of you are likely similar to me in the fact that you
It’s a brand new year, full of possibilities. But what to do? Have you ever thought about taking on a personal photography project or two? Well, here is a few ideas you can start with straight away. 52-week challenge This is a great one, especially for those who can’t quite
Recently, I attended a photography workshop at Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, in Spring Green, WI. The instructor was Andrew Pielage, an architectural and travel photographer who is on a mission to photograph all of Frank Lloyd Wright’s remaining designs. As a lifelong Wright fan, I was curious and interested
You probably hear a lot of photographers talk about embarking on a personal photography project. They might be in the midst of a slow time, or they might need to search for some new creativity. Regardless of the “why,” personal photography projects are not only a great way to get
Scott and Marco discuss these topics on this #Inspiration episode of the Photofocus podcast: Get to know an inspirational photographer: This month Marco introduces you to the American street, portrait and landscape photographer Joel Meyerowitz (born 1938 in NY). After quitting his job as an art director, Joel started in the 1960’s to shoot the
