Crows Ascending is a small but poignant volume that will delight photo book collectors and fine art photographers alike. The COVID-19 pandemic brought much of the world to a standstill, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of many creative minds. Despite the limitations, emotional distress, and mental strain of this
Is a new photography project on your bucket list for this year? It can be overwhelming to figure out where or how to start. The case is true whether you’re planning to do it for the first time or the first time in a long time. To help fellow photographers
New year, new photography gear… or new photography project? You don’t have to choose between the two, but just putting it out there that you don’t necessarily have to upgrade your gear for the new year. How about taking on a new challenge or creative project instead to become a
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
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. Fall is a favorite season for many photographers because of its vibrant colors, visuals and activities.
There’s no shortage of inspiration for photographers these days, from personal experiences and other creative disciplines, to culture and philosophy. Today’s featured video gives us an example of the latter, with a photography project inspired by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi. If you’re looking for a new approach or a fresh
At some point in your photography practice, you’ll most likely feel like putting together a photo project. It can either be a collection of your best snaps compiled into a book. Or, it can be a long-term body of work that you shoot within months or years. However, it’s understandably
Wondering what else you can do with your photos? How about taking on a photobook or photo zine project? Whether you’re new to idea of telling a visual story in pages or have been shooting to print for a while, today’s featured video is a potent source of inspiration. Ted
It’s that time of the year when photographers should look back on the year that was and look forward to the year that can be. Here are a few practical and inspirational tips to improve your photography. 1. Spend more time working with the gear that you have rather than
I find creative self-portraits to be incredibly tricky to pull off. By that, I mean photos that go beyond the vain, clout-driven selfies that flood social media. I’ve always been impressed with photographers who manage to transform themselves into different characters to tell thought-provoking stories. It’s one thing to use
If you ask any film photographer about what keeps them shooting with the medium, I’m sure that among the reasons you’ll get is the community and its collaborative spirit. I am often inspired by collaborations between fellow film photographers across the globe, and how they go beyond the distance to
Exploring the subject of beauty has been a popular pursuit in creative disciplines like portrait photography, and we see it portrayed in many different ways. We see it a lot in themes and subjects like fashion, the human body, landscapes and nature. We seek to have beauty in our lives
