Photographer of the Day: Shelby Deep

A Hands-On Review of the Ruggard Triumph 45 Bag

Skating The Ramps With Platypod Max And MagMod

A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a photo I selected for Photographer of the Day. It was of a skateboarder at a skate park, doing some tricks. Needless to say, I was inspired. I really had never tried to capture skateboarding in action, but I knew that with a few extra tools, I could…

source https://photofocus.com/2017/10/31/skating-the-ramps-with-platypod-max-and-magmod/

Apple updates the Photos App in macOS High Sierra!

Perfectly Clear Version 3.5 is Shipping Now

Photographer of the Day: Emanuele UbOldi

How do I export a specific size in Lightroom?

Live Webinar: Picture Perfect Retouching with Roberto Valenzuela

Photography Marketing- Using Photoshop’s New Share an Image

An Update on the Nik Plugins (What Works and What Doesn’t)

Photographer of the Week: October 23 ~ 27, 2017

Sunday Comics: The First Camera Phone

History of Photography: Industrialization

In the late 1800’s the world was beginning to take shape into something more of what it looks like today. Industrialization was coming to cities and taking them, literally, to the next level. Ships were being built larger and larger. Railroad systems were being expanded into uncharted territory. Industrialization brought birth to a lot of…

source https://photofocus.com/2017/10/29/history-of-photography-industrialization/

The Magic of Venice with Fuji-X

Lightroom Live: New Lightrooms Q&A

DSLR Video Weekly: Shot Types

The Power Of Lightroom’s Smart Collections

Photographer of the Day: Rafa Velazquez

Photowalk Tonight @8pm In NYC

READ THIS BEFORE Upgrading To The New Lightroom

NYC Photowalk With Photofocus, Macphun, & Adobe Stock TODAY @8pm

Create Custom Emails In Lightroom

Using a combination of Facebook messaging, emails or text messages to inform a client their images are available for viewing can get complicated. A simple solution is to develop a consistent workflow and stick to it.

source https://photofocus.com/2017/10/27/create-custom-emails-in-lightroom/

Strap On a Platypod Ultra

I found a location that is quite picturesque. A wooden bridge over a creek featuring a waterfall was a very busy entrance into a subdivision. There wasn’t room to safely use a tripod. I came up with two solutions. Both thanks to the new Playtpod Ultra. Tree, meet Platypod Ultra I found a tree next to…

source https://photofocus.com/2017/10/27/strap-on-a-platypod-ultra/

Adobe Lightroom CC: The Best Features, And What’s Missing

Photographer of the Day: Ian Lewry

Studio Tips: Using the Powerful Blowit Fan for Windblown Hair

How to Transform Your Travel Tripod into a Light Stand for Flashes

Exploration ~ Photo Contest from MPB.COM

Photographer of the Day: Bill Green

Portrait Tips: Make Clean Profiles

Photofocus Coffee Break at Photo Plus Expo

Photofocus is at Photo Plus

The Nik Collection Gets a Potential New Life

Dark Photography – A selection of images form our #ThursdayTheme

 

 

It’s less than a week until Halloween and so, for last week’s #ThursdayTheme, we wanted to see your ‘dark photography’. These ‘dark’ images are absolutely stunning and just proves the level of talent we have within this amazing group. Thanks again to everyone who entered an image, you certainly know how to wow us!

 

#FridayFoto was created by Kev Parker this week!

 

 

Here’s what Julie had to say about Kev’s image:

“It’s one of those ‘stop scrolling and do a happy sigh’ images. I love a lot about it.

I’m a bit of a sucker for labradors having grown up with a spectacularly stupid and lovable one. There is a gentleness about this dog which has been captured beautifully. I can’t stop looking at that tired but glowing amber eye. So gorgeous!

The light is stunning. That yummy side sunlight against the brown fur and the reflections in the water. If this was my furry pal I would treasure this until the end of time.

Thanks Kev!”

 

Join us… ?

 

Alison Smith

 

Amanda Walsh-Voller

 

Ange Murray

 

Anna Salek

 

Anya Foust Hone

 

Audrey Boniwell

 

Belen Fleming

 

Caroline Over

 

Chantal Macleod-Holdsworth

 

Chelsea Secord-Bellamy

 

Cheryl Toepfer

 

Chris Scott

 

Corrie Shallcross

 

Daniel Meyer

 

Davina Clift

 

Denise Pruett

 

Fyon Mackay Macleod

 

Glenda Williams

 

Hannah Lamprell

 

Joanna Pabel-Gruszczynska

 

Justin Stapleton

 

Kathryn Scott

 

Kelly Ratcliffe

 

Kimberly Drennen Harripersad

 

Lesley Smith

 

Liz Stowe

 

Lydja Lapka

 

Michelle Wright

 

Patrick Snijder

 

Patty O’Hagan

 

Paul Jopson

 

Samantha Nicol

 

Tina Meesen

 

Whitney Anderson

 

Pop by and request to join – you’ll love it!

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source https://www.teabreaktog.com/blog/dark/

Would you really buy a Platypod?

Seeking Moonrise

No, this isn’t about an eclipse of the moon, or sun. Or even about the moon for that matter. Rather, it’s about finding a photograph, and a realization that, as the proverb goes, you can’t step in the same river twice…because the water has changed. My wife and I were in Albuquerque, in good measure…

source https://photofocus.com/2017/10/25/seeking-moonrise/

Photographer of the Day: Daniel Hollister

NYC Photowalk With Photofocus, Macphun, & Adobe Stock This Friday @8pm

How to Use Plugins with the New Lightroom CC

I keep hearing the question, can I use plugins with the new Lightroom (aka Lightroom CC). While Lightroom Classic CC (formerly Lightroom CC) fully supports third-party plugins like Perfectly Clear Complete or Macphun Luminar, the new Lightroom CC is a bit different. NOTE: We’ve got 3 specials sales for plugins Perfectly Clear. (with Free Upgrade…

source https://photofocus.com/2017/10/24/how-to-use-plugins-with-the-new-lightroom-cc/

Will the New Adobe Lightroom CC Make it in My Workflow?

Lessons from the Field: Coaxing a Smile Out of A Stubborn Portrait Client

Photographer of the Day: Amaurie Ramirez

How do I change the color of an object in Lightroom?

Lightroom Live: New Lightrooms Q&A

band.it Solves a Common Problem for Photographers

Photography Marketing: A Second Look at Studio Management Platforms

Using Photography to Get Through Tough Times

Photographer of the Week: October 16 ~ 20, 2017

Sunday Comics: Déjà Vu All Over Again?

Natural Light Studio in Your Backyard

NYC Photowalk with Photofocus, Macphun, & Adobe Stock October 27, 2017 8:00pm

How to Finish Your Wild Animal Photos With Tone Mapping

DSLR Video Weekly: Composing Shots

Adventure in Color and Tone – Lightroom vs Photoshop

Photographer of the Day: P Sterling Images

QOTW: How Big Is Your Photo Library?

Photographer of the Day: Joe

Athentech Unveils Perfectly Clear 3.5

Emotional Photography – A selection of images from our #ThursdayTheme

 

 

Last week our #ThursdayTheme was ‘Emotions’ and you guys shared so many of your emotional images – I hope you have your tissues ready!  Thank you to everyone who took part again this week – you’re all amazing!

 

#FridayFoto is this tear jerker from Jennifer L. Norrick!

 

 

Here’s what Julie had to say about Jennifer’s image:

“I can’t imagine a more fitting entry. If you missed the story behind this image – this mum is not only crying with joy and relief that her newborn baby has made it safely into the world, she’s also crying tears of grief having lost her younger sister earlier in the day.

Birth photographers are so privileged to be party to these amazing moments in the delivery room and beforehand but I can’t imagine how challenging and emotionally draining it must be too.

For me – capturing moments and expressions like this is what birth photography is all about. The way it is. Raw and beautiful and intense.

Thank you for sharing this with us Jennifer!”

 

Join us… ?

 

Anita Szvoboda

 

Anya Foust Hone

 

Audrey Boniwell

 

Becki Williams

 

Belen Fleming

 

Chris Scott

 

Corrie Shallcross

 

Craig Chitima

 

Craig Johnson

 

Daphne Stevens

 

Darcell Kopman

 

Gavin Russell

 

Jacky Rodgers

 

Jenni Whyte

 

Jessie Swift Steimle

 

Kate Wojdak

 

Kelly Ratcliffe

 

Lara Vischi

 

Lesley Smith

 

Mandy Dawidi

 

Michele Maglio Walsh

 

Michelle Wright

 

Shelly Boom Boom

 

Stefano Calderan

 

Suebee Sheldon

 

Tara Parker

 

Pop by and request to join – you’ll love it!

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Macphun Luminar Announces Plans to Support Lightroom Users

Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Focus Peaking

2017 Great American Eclipse Follow Up!

Photographer of the Day: Kin Chye

Portrait Tips: Use A Hair or Rim Light

Learn All About the Changes to Lightroom Here

What the Heck is (The New) Lightroom CC

A Re-Introduction to the New Lightroom Classic CC

Lightroom Classic CC Updates Today (What’s New in the “Old” Lightroom)

In case you haven’t heard…  Adobe has renamed the existing photo editing application, Adobe Lightroom Photoshop Lightroom CC to Lightroom Classic CC. This name change is to make way for a new product simply called Lightroom CC.  Adobe is positioning Lightroom Classic CC for users who want: A desktop-based (file/folder) digital photography workflows. A well-established workflow solution…

source https://photofocus.com/2017/10/18/lightroom-classic-cc-updates-today-whats-new-in-the-old-lightroom/

How to Remove Noise with a Luminosity Layer in Aurora HDR 2018

New Cameras and Lenses Added to Adobe Products

The latest Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, and Photoshop Releases add support for new cameras and lenses. This was released on October 18, 2017. Lens Correction Support These new cameras and devices are now supported for lens correction.  This means that automatic lens correction, as well as vignette and chromatic aberration, is supported. Apple Apple iPad…

source https://photofocus.com/2017/10/18/new-cameras-and-lenses-added-to-adobe-products/

Read This Before Updating Your Lightroom Catalog

When you go to install the Lightroom Classic update, your existing Lightroom catalog is going to go through a significant upgrade process.  This process WILL take longer (even a lot longer) than you are used to.  This is because Adobe is compressing the Develop History and Metadata values in lrcat. This is expected to improve the overall responsiveness…

source https://photofocus.com/2017/10/18/read-this-before-updating-your-lightroom-catalog/

Using A Very Small Flash

Many of you only have the little pop-up flash built into your camera or a very tiny flash that can be attached to the camera hot-shoe (such as the flash that comes with the Fuji X-T2). Some of you prefer not to carry a big flash around because you want to be less conspicuous or…

source https://photofocus.com/2017/10/18/using-a-very-small-flash/

The New Lightroom is Released (How to Get It)

Photographer of the Day: Alan Hubbard

Gear Review: Oben CT-3451 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod and BE-113T Ball Head

What’s the budget? V/S What’s the risk?

Photographer of the Day: David Cheresna

How do I make skies bluer in Lightroom?

Photography Marketing: Strategizing Your Business in the Fourth Quarter

Photographing a Full Moon

Photographer of the Week: October 9 ~ 13, 2017

Sunday Comics: My Camera Adds What??!?

Aurora HDR 2018 Adds New Features

DSLR Video Weekly: Using a Viewfinder or Monitor

Lab Luminosity Masks

Photographer of the Day: Patrick Gorden

The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast October 13, 2017

NYC Photowalk with Photofocus, Macphun, & Adobe Stock October 27, 2017 8:00pm

Learn To Love Lemonade

Photographer of the Day: Blake Coble

Attaching an Image to Gmail using Lightroom

Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Three Tips For Making Videos

An Update on Aurora HDR 2018 Presets

The Traveling Photographer: Powering Up!

Photographer of the Day: Andrew Smith

Portrait Tips: Soft Light vs Hard Light

Photographer of the Day: Dennis Ramos

Whites & Blacks Clipping Sliders in Lightroom

Photographer of the Day: Robertino Radovix

How do I fix skin tones in Lightroom?

Gear Review: Impact Large Clip Clamp with Ball Head Shoe Mount (a.k.a., Justin Clamp)

Avoid These Tripod Trip Ups!

Photography Marketing: Less Is More With Website Content

With my website design background, I’ve occasionally helped other photographers with website critiques. It’s important to cater your website to your client base, and write effective content that will complement your photos. And more often than not, I see a lot of text. There’s nothing wrong with the text — it might be well-written, truthful…

source https://photofocus.com/2017/10/09/photography-marketing-less-is-more-with-website-content/

Photographer of the Week: October 2 ~ 6, 2017

History of Photography: Mobile Studios

Sunday Comics: Dilbert ~ Seeing is Believing

DSLR Video Weekly: Setting Focus

Photographer of the Day: Dave Cheresna

Problem Solving | Photofocus Podcast | October 2nd, 2017

Review: The Impact Quikbalance 12″ Gray Panel for Correct White Balance in Camera

What are band.its, Anyway?

Photographer of the Day: Mark Meyer zur Heide

Join Photographers Across the Globe for Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk

Mirrorless Camera Maniac: New Camera–Google Clips

Photographer of the Day: Cherrys Picks

Portrait Tips: Pose The Nose To Contain The Lobe

How To Fix Those Pesky Moiré Rainbow Patterns In Photographs

Photographer of the Day: Sean Stevens

Awesome Phone Photography – A selection of images from our #ThursdayTheme

 

 

#ThursdayTheme last week was ‘AWESOME PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY’. The image had to have been captured with a phone camera – that was the only rule. Post processing was absolutely okay. Who needs a fancy camera when you can create images like this using just your phone?!!

 

#FridayFoto is this funky capture by Lisa Friday!

 

 

Here’s what Julie had to say about Lisa’s image:

“You had some hot competition from Victoria, Christine and A.J. Belen but I kept coming back to yours!

It’s such a fun image and that’s what phones are perfect for. Grabbing a shot on the fly as soon as you see it.

I’m not sure whether to be scared of these two characters are not. Are they preparing to beat me up or play me at cricket?  😂

The posing is perfect against that atmospheric sky and I love that low angle you’ve captured this from. It’s perfect!”

 

Thanks, once again, to everyone who shared an image with us this week – you’re awesome!

 

Join us… ?

 

Ali A

 

Alicja Olszewska

 

Ange Murray

 

Ashka Cieslak Huff

 

Belen Fleming

 

Chantal Macleod-Holdsworth

 

Christine Judd

 

Claire Booth

 

Daphne Lynn

 

David Sansoni

 

Deirdre Eaglesham

 

Frances Auty

 

Harley Sousa Goodman

 

Jamie Burgoyne

 

Janine Veenstra

 

Jenni Barclay

 

Jennie Verney

 

Karen Agar

 

Kevin Anderson

 

Kym Fraser

 

Linda McBride

 

Melissa Buhler-Haynes

 

Paul Hinwood

 

Rhona Sutherland

 

Rita Fl

 

Stephanie Headland Haber

 

Tara Emerson

 

Victoria West

 

Pop by and request to join – you’ll love it!

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5 Excuses for Not Buying a RAID Backup

Photographer of the Day: Jim Denham

Getting Started with Perfectly Clear — Free Webinar

How do I fix a photo that lacks contrast in Lightroom?

Gear Reveiw: Vanguard’s Alta Fly 49T

Photography Marketing: Boosting Your Online Brand with Adobe Spark

Why Long Exposure Photography?

Photographer of the Week: September 25 ~ 29, 2017

QOTW: What application do you use to organize your photos?

Sunday Comics: Truth

History of Photography: Julia Margaret Cameron

How to up your social media engagement