Mirrorless face-off: Sony a6400 vs. Sony a9
Michèle Grenier
In this mirrorless face-off, we put to the test the Sony a6400 VS the Sony a9. Is the $4k full-frame really worth buying over the $900 crop-sensor?
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How to prepare a large multi-panel print
Michèle Grenier
Looking to create a huge wall-art impression? Here’s a simple five-step guide to help you prepare a large multi-panel print! 1. Target your client’s needs A large multi-panel print requires
How to build a career in action sports photography
Photofocus Team
Our very own Michèle Grenier spoke with Frederick Van Johnson about her career as an action sports photographer, as a part of the “Behind the Seen” podcast by Skylum. In
Five tips to edit badass sports portraits
Michèle Grenier
Want to bring out the most of your action shots? Here are five tips to edit badass sports portraits to realize with any software.
Today on The Artists’ Notebook: April 7, 2020
Photofocus Team
Whether you’re at home with your kids, have had photoshoots canceled or just wondering what’s next, we hope that our latest project will help you fill the creative void. This
Custom made prints of my photos in a gym
Michèle Grenier
I’ve always wanted to display custom made prints of my photos in a gym. That dream recently became a reality with a very cool project! A very cool opportunity I
Webinar: Badass portraiture in sports photography, with Michèle Grenier
Photofocus Team
With most of us stuck at home due to the Coronavirus outbreak, now’s a great time to dive into some personal projects. We hope you’ll join Michèle Grenier on Friday, March
Webinar: Join Vanelli and learn how to create dynamic portraits
Photofocus Team
With most of us stuck at home due to the Coronavirus outbreak, now’s a great time to dive into some personal projects. We hope you’ll join Vanelli on Wednesday, March
Covering my first international sports event, part three
Michèle Grenier
Here we are with the big gun and a few of my favorite images taken with the Sony 400mm f/2.8. Let me tell you, covering my first international sports event
Covering my first international sports event, part two
Michèle Grenier
I’m on my way to covering my first international sports event with my camera bag fully equipped. Let the games begin! Welcoming the baby — Sony 400 f/2.8 GM The
Covering my first international sports event, part one
Michèle Grenier
A few months ago, I had the incredible opportunity to be covering my first international sports event. Even more, I’ve had the chance to use a legendary lens for the
Sports portraits: Understanding your talent
Vanelli
Before you photograph an athlete, it is important that you research your talent’s atmosphere. What are the rules of the game? What does the athlete wear while playing the game?
Don’t forget to style the photoshoot
Vanelli
Sometimes photographers can get so wrapped up with the technical side of a photoshoot that they forget to add a key element that makes the purpose of the image clear.
Techniques for panning
Photofocus Team
In this video, Natalie Fobes explains the most effective techniques for panning in motion-centric photographs. For more LinkedIn Learning videos about photography, click here. There are times that you want
Mind Your Own Business: Sports with Terrell Lloyd
Chamira Young
Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives. Today, we chat with Terrell Lloyd, the Senior Manager of Photography Services and
Get started with sports portraiture with free classes from Viewbug
Photofocus Team
The excitement of sports is something that portrait photographers need to carefully think of how to capture. After all, athletes are oftentimes think differently than traditional models, in that they
Vision vs. reality: Artistic liberties in an action portrait
Michèle Grenier
OK, you know what? I’ve kept this secret for too long. This pic does not entirely reflect the reality of the moment it was made. Here’s why I’ve decided to
Photographer of the Day: Mark Fletcher
Bryan Esler
Category: Sports Photographer: Mark Fletcher Photo: “Sarfraz Ahmed – England vs Pakistan 19th May 2019” Mark’s photograph of a cricket match is perfect for showcasing the sport. You can see the
Photographer of the Day: Dan Luner
Bryan Esler
Category: Sports Photographer: Dan Luner Photo: “Beer League Bros” As a hockey fan, I couldn’t help but choose this photograph for this week. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs officially concluded,
Single image HDR: The sundae technique
Michèle Grenier
If you’re just like me, you don’t walk around your photoshoots with a tripod and don’t (or can’t) take multiple images to create a bracketed HDR. Well, good news my
Photographer of the Day: Johann Walter Bantz
Bryan Esler
Category: Sports Photographer: Johann Walter Bantz Photo: “The Main Event 5, Championnat du Monde IBO des Poids Super-Légers, M.Mimoune/E.Dominguez Rodriguez, Palais des Sports, Levallois” The sport of boxing always interests me,