How much crop is too much?
Julie Powell
How much crop is too much? I recently got asked this question and my smart aleck response was, “if there are no pixels left, you cropped in too much!” But
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Step up your social media game with these five steps
Andrew Ford
Social media is an essential component of your personal brand or your business strategy. Lots of people can “do” social media, but doing it right can reap huge benefits. Here
Creating drifting clouds in a single image with Plotagraph Pro
Ken Lee
Night clouds come alive with Plotagraph Pro, which adds motion to a single image. I used the desktop version of Plotagraph Pro to animate parts of my night photos. For
Star trails come alive with Plotagraph Pro
Ken Lee
I just had an opportunity to experiment with Plotagraph Pro, which adds motion to a single image. I used the desktop app of Plotagraph Pro to animate parts of my
Video requirements for social media
Andrew Ford
Congratulations, you produced a nice video for social media! Now, what format and specs do you need so your video upload is accepted and looking its best on each social
Making an Instagram grid with Photoshop
Michèle Grenier
Ever wonder how people were making an Instagram grid photo piece on Instagram? Using Photoshop, you can create 1×3, 2×3, 3×3 and other multiple format layouts. Here’s how to get
Six ways to build a photography portfolio that attracts clients
Scott Wyden Kivowitz
A professional portfolio is a key to attracting new clients. As a freelance photographer, you are responsible for choosing what to include, how to present your images and how to
Is it time to spring clean your online presence?
Julie Powell
If you’re a professional photographer, things may be about to go a little quiet. Perhaps they already have? Even for non-professionals, you may find things are going to get a
Planoly, every Instagram users dream app
Erin Holmstead
Social media isn’t as organic or effortless as it may appear. Brands and, yes, even “social media influencers,” take a lot of time to plan out their social media. With
Five simple ways to optimize your YouTube channel
Andrew Ford
If you aren’t doing the little things to optimize your YouTube channel, what are you waiting for? Google (YouTube’s parent company) is the largest search engine in the world and
How to ask for image critiques
Lauri Novak
We post our images all over social media looking for likes, hearts and comments. We crave recognition and validation in the work we spend days and hours on, so we
Three ways to improve video engagement
Andrew Ford
Engagement is my favorite metric to track, as it represents the overall performance and health of your video. Unlike so-called vanity metrics such as Views (which show the reach of
A life without Instagram likes: How it will affect 2020
Nate Torres
So Instagram is going to be removing likes — what does that mean for your account? On July 17, 2019, Instagram tweeted saying, “We want your friends to focus on
Holiday Instagram client thank you’s
Bob Coates
Say thank you to your photography clients. You can do something a little different during the holiday season. Create a few images showing your clients business dressed up for the
InFocus Interview Show: “Best of” with Nick Matos, Ben Saint-Denis and John Filson
Vanelli
In this “Best of” episode, my first guests are two talented digital marketing gurus that are part of a marketing team that can help you gain more customers, Nick Matos
Share your Christmas with Photofocus!
Photofocus Team
Christmas is such a magical time of year for so many, that we thought it’d be great to see all your moments! Whether it’s that photo of your child with
Say thank you to your photography clients
Bob Coates
Sound Bites Grill in Sedona is great long-term client. I have been creating their advertising and marketing images since before they opened their doors about seven years ago. When you
How to take good Instagram photos: Secret professional tips
Nate Torres
In this post, I will be showing you how to take good Instagram photos. In fact, these are the same tips I follow that have helped me grow my Instagram
InFocus Interview Show: How to be found online with Nick Matos and Ben Saint-Denis
Vanelli
My guests are two talented Digital Marketing gurus that are part of a marketing team that can help you gain more customers — please welcome Nick Matos and Ben Saint-Denis from Fueled on Bacon.
Facebook just deleted my business account … for the second time!
Michèle Grenier
Yep, you read it right folks: a couple weeks ago, Facebook decided to delete my freakin’ professional photography business page. ALL. OF. IT. For the SECOND time within a year.
How to find freelance photography work: 10 essential tips
Nate Torres
For many photographers, being self-employed is the ultimate dream. For those people, photography has always been an interest. And the idea of taking a hobby, turning it into a side