Welcome to a brand new feature — the Weekly Wrap-Up — a compendium of some of the articles published this week on Photofocus. This week, we got you ready for the holidays with plenty of Black Friday deals as well as our favorite gifts for photographers in our Holiday Gift Guide. Still looking for some savings and ideas? Check it out! … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap-Up: November 18-24, 2018
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Rock Your Vacation Family Photos This Year, Part Two
Ten vital tips to give them a different spin, part two Looking for part one? Click here to start reading. Here's a few more tips — some for my geeky side as well. 6. Pack light You don’t have to take every lens you own and come back thinking you wish you’d married a chiropractor. Think about what you want to shoot and just take minimum gear for it. Limitations expand creativity! I once went on vacation with one camera and a 50mm lens, and really learned how to use it. It has since become one of my favorite lenses. If you’re unsure, take … [Read more...] about Rock Your Vacation Family Photos This Year, Part Two
Rock your vacation family photos this year, part one
Ten vital tips to give them a different spin Family vacations. Late night packing, last minute checks, car trips, crowded stations, airport check-in queues, cranky kids. But of course it’s all worth it. We get to our destination and some days are good, some fall a bit below our expectations, but the overall feeling is that this is a special time and we want to make the most of it. And we take photos, lots of photos — because of the benefits digital cameras offer. How many files do you bring home? How long does it take you to sort through … [Read more...] about Rock your vacation family photos this year, part one
Keeping Your Data Safe While Traveling
The last place you want gear failure to happen is overseas when you're on a job or just on vacation. There are several different ways to avoid this and keep your camera data safe and secure so you can edit when you're back home. Regardless of whether you're the most careful, conscientious person in the world, memory card and computer issues can and do happen, and at the worst possible time. Option 1: Invest in a Portable Hard Drive If you're planning on taking a laptop with you, it's a good idea to invest in a portable hard drive. These … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Data Safe While Traveling
Learning to See: Working Around the Iconic Vacation Shot
A few weeks ago, I spent some time in Ireland with my family. One of the places that was on our list to check out was Kylemore Abbey, a former boarding school and castle in County Galway. There was a lake in front of it, and we had grand ideas of capturing the building with its reflection in the water; the mountains and trees surrounding it in the background. But as we pulled up, we noticed something was different. One of the wings of the building was surrounded by scaffolding. It was under construction. As bummed as we were, I knew … [Read more...] about Learning to See: Working Around the Iconic Vacation Shot
Getting Creative with Unexpected Weather on Vacation
I recently took a trip to Raleigh, NC to visit friends. One of my goals, wherever I visit, is to see the local sights and spend a lot of time doing photography. During this trip, the first three days were gorgeous, sunny days. But the last two, we experienced unusual all-day rain in Raleigh. I still had the urge to take photographs. And while my camera is weather sealed, I'm not. I didn't pack, or expect, all-day rain. So, what's a photographer to do when you still want to take pictures, but don't want to brave the elements for countless … [Read more...] about Getting Creative with Unexpected Weather on Vacation
Travel Photography: Tips and Tricks for a Photogenic Trip
You don’t want to miss this free webinar. Ron Martinsen and Levi Sim, who both travel way too much, will help you get ready for your next trip. They’ll help you consider the best gear combinations and at least three things you should always photograph when you’re on the road. Consider, too, that right now there are tourists visiting your hometown, so Ron and Levi will help you see you own town as an interesting place to photograph and practice your travel photo skills. Lastly, they’ll show you tips for finishing your photos in Lightroom and … [Read more...] about Travel Photography: Tips and Tricks for a Photogenic Trip
Travel Photography: Tips and Tricks for a Photogenic Trip
You don’t want to miss this free webinar. Ron Martinsen and Levi Sim, who both travel way too much, will help you get ready for your next trip. They’ll help you consider the best gear combinations and at least three things you should always photograph when you’re on the road. Consider, too, that right now there are tourists visiting your hometown, so Ron and Levi will help you see you own town as an interesting place to photograph and practice your travel photo skills. Lastly, they’ll show you tips for finishing your photos in Lightroom and … [Read more...] about Travel Photography: Tips and Tricks for a Photogenic Trip
Fun Skewing an Image
As the driver drove us from the Las Vegas airport to our hotel, I saw a billboard promoting a comedian's act for one of the hotels. That got me thinking of my comedian buddy Frankie Paul. We joked about him performing in Vegas. I thought how cool will it be when I see Frankie's act promoted on a billboard here. This gave me an idea. I can add Frankie to the billboard! By the time my camera photo was ready, I missed my opportunity. I waited for another billboard and quickly took a shot. To add Frankie to the billboard is actually really easy … [Read more...] about Fun Skewing an Image
Make your Vacation Cell Phone Photos Better
We took the day off to walk around Las Vegas before our scheduled filled work week at the Photoshop World convention began. People were everywhere taking cell phone photos of themselves and loved ones in front of Vegas landmarks. Every shot the same; they got as close to the landmark as possible then captured the image. That got me thinking. This will be a great article to write How I got the shot. To start with, these are cell phone images. We only had a few seconds to snap a shot before people walked into our frame. I tried to recreate a … [Read more...] about Make your Vacation Cell Phone Photos Better
