Fellow Photofocus author Lauri Novak recently wrote a post about asking for critique on images and it kind of got me thinking. What is your WHY for photography? Have you ever thought about WHY you take photos? I mean there are literally 1000s, maybe tens of thousands of photos being
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. Forgetting this element can cause confusion and make the viewer lose interest immediately. Using a sports image as an example,
Street photography may seem simple on the surface, but it is actually a very complex and nuanced form of photography. Despite what some may think, the genre goes much further than just photographs of people in public. It is an art form that combines one’s personal vision with hints of
For Lindsay Adler, getting started with photography deeply involved her family, living on a farm. But instead of working the farm, she pulled out a camera early on and learned how to capture the scenery surrounding her. “It was actually a family hobby. My grandma liked to take pictures around
We welcome you to a new Photofocus series called Creators Chat, where we interview photographers across the globe to find out how they create and get inspired behind the camera. On the back of Chris Orwig’s book, “The Creative Fight,” he states that “Creativity is not a gift for a
(Editor’s note: Dave DeBaeremaeker photographs toys. His work is amazing and, believable. In this guest post, Dave shares the experiences of how he found his photographic voice and how you can too.) To me, photography is a creative endeavor. A way to express myself thru an image, and I want
Creating multiple sets of images from a single photo session is a good strategy. A little planning, lots of props and changing a subject’s mood will produce multiple looks from one model a key to having a successful stock photography session. Planning keeps cost down and yields a higher return
I’ll keep this one quick. Each time you make pictures you are developing your own style. At first, this may be mimicking the look of other photographs you’ve seen — in fact, it should be mimicking because that’s the best way to ensure you make some good pictures. That means
I’ve written in the past about why you should have a photographic specialty. Simply put, you want to be known for being an expert in that particular type of photography. The same can be said for your photographic style. Having a consistent look and feel to your photos will make
This shouldn’t be a secret. There’s only one way to make better portraits, and it’s simply a procedure. Let me give it to you, and I’ll give you some examples I’ve used to get it done, and an important warning. The Secret to Making Better Portraits… …is making more portraits.
Vanelli travels across the country, talking to some of the top photographers in the field as they share their experiences while shooting on set. You’ll soon learn that even seasoned professionals encounter roadblocks during photo shoots. By staying calm under pressure, they rely on their skills to overcome these obstacles
Editor’s Note: Photoshop CC (2015) recently released. For complete details, see this Photoshop CC (2015) FAQ. Photoshop CC 2015 now allows you to add multiple of the same layer style to a single layer. Add multiple drop shadows, strokes, overlays, and more! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYhhAZqBHf4&w=560&h=315]
