The value of getting it right in-camera
Darren Miles
“You can fix that in Photoshop, right?” When I first started in photography 15 years ago, most of my original mentors grew up in the film era. Me? I was
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The major pros and cons of focus stacking for landscapes
Jeremy Gray
When you think about focus stacking, your mind likely goes to macro photography. When photographing close-ups, you can use focus stacking to create a tack-sharp image from front to back.
Conceptual Creativity with Dan: The golden statue
Michèle Grenier
This new Conceptual Creativity series is a collaboration with my friend Daniel Mallard. Dan has been a photojournalist for a major Canadian daily newspaper for over 35 years. In this
Four creative techniques for photographing fireworks
Mike Hagen
Fireworks photography is a great way to get your creative juices flowing. The traditional approach for shooting fireworks is to set your camera on a tripod and open the shutter
The Traveling Photographer: Photography from a moving train
Susan Kanfer
Is it possible to make good photographs from the window of a moving train? If you asked me last month I would have said absolutely not. The windows are blotchy
Beyond Technique Podcast with Jeremy Horner | Photofocus Podcast October 17, 2018
Chamira Young
Today we chat with travel photographer Jeremy Horner. We discuss tips for successful street photography, building trust with people you photograph, the learning process involved with travel photography and more.
Getting Taped Up
Michael Kubeisy
Here’s a great tip I got from watching some grips quickly change gels on some frames. In the past, when you removed an old gel or diffusion material you always
Cucoloris for Shadowed Texture
Michael Kubeisy
So often someone will take the time to light the talent to look great but forget to light the background and give the image some depth: One method is to
C-Stands 101
Michael Kubeisy
One of the most used tools on a Hollywood set, oh heck on any set, is the C-Stand. C in Roman numerals representing the numeral 100 is how the C-Stand
No Sippy Cups here, just Baby Plates
Michael Kubeisy
Some of the most used tools on a Hollywood set are C-Stands and Apple Boxes. Then there are these little babies, Baby Plates. What is a Baby Plate you ask?
Scrim for Lighting Detail
Michael Kubeisy
Its a beautiful sunny day, you’re shooting indoors looking out to a sliding glass door or window and its brighter outside than on your set. Your talent is moving so
Shooting Personal Projects
Michael Kubeisy
A great way to challenge yourself and enhance your skills is to shoot some personal projects. Here is an opportunity to stretch your imagination. Building sets, buying props, coordinating wardrobe,
Beat the Bracket Racket – Shooting HDR Base Images the Right Way
Mason Marsh
Photographers have struggled with limited dynamic range for as long as there have been photographers. Expose for the highlights in most scenes, and you will end up with crushed shadows
C-47: The most useful tool you have in your laundry room.
Michael Kubeisy
Most people refer to it as a clothes pin; in Hollywood it’s referred to as a C-47. They were named that way because back in the day there were 47
Lighting with China Balls
Michael Kubeisy
Here is a great economical way to soften your light. They’re China Balls: These were used on the set of Grey’s Anatomy. You can buy these light diffusers from World
“What’s in Your Bag?” Stuff!
Michael Kubeisy
What’s in your bag? Do you really think that the cameras and lenses that are in my bag are going to get you my job? Stop! I’m not being arrogant,
Hot Hair Lights
Michael Kubeisy
I’m a huge advocate of creating depth in a photograph. One of the ways is to use a back light or at times referred to as a hair light when
Quick Photo Tip: Have doubts? Just pan!
Brian Matiash
I suspect a lot of photographers can relate to the scenario of arriving on location with your camera but without much certainty about what to do with it. This happens
3 Keys to Adding Interest to Landscape Images
Mark Morrow
Far and away my favorite subject to photograph for relaxation and practice is in the Landscape venue. Having grown up in the Blue Ridge mountain region of Southwest Virginia, learning
My Favorite Courses to Learn the Fundamentals of Photography from lynda.com
Mark Morrow
Photography is one of those professions that, from a distance can appear as an idealistic, fun and (dare I say) easy existence in terms of a career. Yet upon entering
Four Photo Tips To Improve Your Compositions
Brian Matiash
The act of creating a photograph typically falls into two broad camps. I would argue that in both camps, there are several fundamental tips around composition to always keep in