You’ve got a new camera. Now what? Part two
Bryan Esler
In part one of this series, I discussed some of the core principles to key on when learning how to use your new camera. In part two, I dive into
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Portrait Tips: How to photograph people on snow
Levi Sim
When people play in the snow they always have fun. It often ends in tears, but there’s always a lot of fun along the way, which means it’s a great
You’ve got a new camera. Now what? Part one
Bryan Esler
So you were one of the lucky ones this year who got a new camera for Christmas. Now what? One look at that several hundred page manual in front of
Why does color cast matter?
Kevin Ames
Color cast is everywhere. Take a photo of a snowscape on a sunny day. The snow is blue, not white because it reflects the color of the sky. So this
How to use the Datacolor SpyderCUBE for white balance and contrast
Mike Hagen
Achieving accurate colors and contrast in your images can be difficult for many photographers. Without the proper tools, you are often just guessing at the best overall settings during post-processing.
Weekly Wrap Up: December 9-15, 2018
Kevin Ames
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This Wrap-Up has articles about opportunity, winter architecture, exploring your self, long exposures and writing. Enjoy!
How to make real estate interiors with HDR in 9 steps
Levi Sim
Making real estate pictures can be a lot of fun and even profitable. The thing is, you can easily spend way too much shooting and finishing them to make it
Getting to know my first meter: The Illuminati IM100A wireless light and color meter
Erin Holmstead
I was attending a workshop with Matthew Jordan Smith years ago when I saw first-hand how a photographer used a light meter. At that time he had a Sekonic meter.
Illuminati reads light and color for perfectly exposed photographs
Bryan Esler
My name is Bryan Esler, and I have a confession. I’ve never used a handheld light meter. For me, light meters were old technology. They weren’t something that was necessary.
Portrait Tips: The sneaky secret of white balance
Levi Sim
White balance is always trying to pull a fast one on you and sneak by with the wrong color in your photographs. Here’s the case in point, today: It’s a
Portrait Tips: A Layered Workflow for Retouching
Levi Sim
Retouching the portraits you make can be a lot of fun, and it can be a lot of frustration. I realize that I’ve retouched thousands of portraits and one thing
Portrait Tips: Why You Shouldn’t Use Auto White Balance
Levi Sim
I should have followed this rule the other day. I photographed 50 people in a row and I need to finish all of those pictures for delivery. It’d be a
What is Kelvin White Balance, and How Do I Use It?
Bryan Esler
In today’s digital cameras, there are a plethora of options in terms of setting your white balance. And many photographers I talk to just set it on the Auto setting
Quick Tip: Cool Your Winter Photos with the Kelvin Scale
Bryan Esler
When shooting winter landscapes, I often want to show the cold temperatures I’m fighting through in my photographs, by having a cooler white balance. Using the Kevin color temperature scale,
Portrait Tips: How Do I Choose White Balance For Portraits?
Levi Sim
There are so many things to think about when making portraits that leaving your white balance set to auto is a tempting proposition. Especially when everyone raves about how good
Review: The Impact Quikbalance 12″ Gray Panel for Correct White Balance in Camera
Chamira Young
Many agree that one of the most vexing things about photography is getting your exposure and white balance correct in camera. Sure, you can fix it in the post-processing phase
Breaking Away From Auto White Balance: Setting Custom White Balance in Mixed Lighting
Chamira Young
Breaking away from the standard white balance settings in your camera can be intimidating, but so worth it. Once you learn how to set your own custom white balance, you
What You Need to Know about White Balance In Your Photos
Jason Hahn
Editor’s Note: A special thanks to our partner Datacolor for helping us to bring more information about color calibration to you. White Balance is one of the most critical settings
The Color Calibrated Workflow, Part 2: Getting it Right in the Camera
Jason Hahn
Editor’s Note: A special thanks to our partner Datacolor for helping us to bring more information about color calibration to you. Special Deals on Datacolor Spyder Elite Getting accurate color
The Color Calibrated Workflow, Part 1: Uncomplicating Color
Jason Hahn
Editor’s Note: A special thanks to our partner Datacolor for helping us to bring more information about color calibration to you. The Color Calibrated Workflow, Part 1: Uncomplicating Color It
Portrait Tips: Remember the White Balance, Forget the Histogram
Levi Sim
A popular way to make portraits is to place the sun behind your subjects (often done in a field of tall grass at sunset). It’s a pet peeve of mine,