Photographer of the Day: Wade Brooks

Category: Portrait Photographer: Wade Brooks Photo: “Photography Club Scavenger Hunt” Photography clubs are lots of fun and great places to become inspired by others. Today’s photographer of the day for portraits, Wade Brooks made this image for the supplied concept “Camera and/or camera gear.” This is a wonderful exploration. The subject embracing his gear, cameras, […]

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Thanks for sharing your Christmas with Photofocus!

Throughout the past week, we’ve loved looking at your special Christmas moments on social media, with the hashtag #photofocuschristmas! Below are some of our favorites, including a few from our team at Photofocus. Thanks to everyone who shared! Lead photo by Mike Arney on Unsplash

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Using multiple images to remove unwanted objects in Photoshop

If you have ever wanted to take a picture of a popular outdoor location, there are many times that other people will make it into the scene. This is where shooting multiple images can help you remove unwanted objects in post. In this ThinkTAP Learn video, instructor Richard Harrington walks you through how to use […]

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WTP?!

Do you ever look back at pictures you’ve made and say to yourself, “What was I thinking?” Surely you’ve got some weird pictures in your catalog. Surely there are some truly strange photos in there, right? “What the pic?” You might even throw down an expletive like, “WTP?” That’s what I said when I saw […]

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Bring in the New Year with $70 off on Perfectly Clear!

To celebrate the start of 2020, Perfectly Clear is offering $70 off Perfectly Clear Complete v3.5 — usually $129, now just $59. Perfectly Clear is the perfect software application for enhancing colors, portraits and other fine details in your images. It can be run as a standalone application or plugin. And for a limited time, […]

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Photofocus Rewind: 2019 in review

Before we celebrate the big ball drop tonight, I wanted to take a look back at what 2019 was like for photographers. While the year as a whole showed a downturn in camera sales — with a report by LensVid showing the market has collapsed by 84% since 2010 — camera manufacturers pressed on. And […]

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Photographer of the Day: Ian Johnston LRPS

Category: Architecture Photographer: Ian Johnston LRPS Photo: “Salisbury Cathedral” Considering the history of the church, much time and effort was made in designing beautiful and profound sculpture for its vessels. A great example is the well known Salisbury Cathedral, and in this well positioned photograph, the grandeur of its inlaid arches and stained glass windows […]

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Holiday Instagram client thank you’s

Say thank you to your photography clients. You can do something a little different during the holiday season. Create a few images showing your clients business dressed up for the holidays. Then post the resulting images on Instagram and other social media sites. Tag and add links back to the business. It’s a win-win. You […]

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Godox MS300 offers full power in entry-level package

I was recently sent the Godox MS300 for review and I am going to start by saying I was honestly shocked by this light. For just $109, having a small studio light with so much power is incredible. This light is an affordable entryway level light into studio photography. Now, it is not like a speedlight […]

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Make your resolution to improve your photography

I’d like to take a moment and provide you with some simple wisdom. With the New Year around the corner, your resolution can be improving your photography. Watch this video and learn how to do just that. Feature Photo by Fidel Fernando on Unsplash

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Our favorite products of 2019

With the New Year officially starting Wednesday, we wanted to bring you some of our favorite products released in the past year. What are some of your favorites? Let us know in the comments below! Lume Cube 2.0 Read our first look | Get yours from Lume Cube Lume Cubes have become a favorite lighting […]

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Photographer of the Week: December 23-27, 2019

Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. Every month we highlight photographs in the genres of architecture, portrait, outdoor, street and a flex category that changes each month. In December, we’re highlighting photos that you describe as magical. Whether it be amazing light or those magical holiday moments, […]

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The Sunday Shutter: December 29, 2019

We’re starting a brand-new weekly feature here at Photofocus, highlighting some of the best content for photographers that we’ve found on the web. Stay tuned every Sunday for more of our favorites! The year in pictures 2019 The New York Times With 2019 officially coming to a close this week, The New York Times looks […]

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On Photography: Ellen von Unwerth, 1954-present

“I kind of hated modeling, but somehow I did it for 10 years. I was not really the exhibitionist type. It’s hard psychologically to be a model. And mostly people told me not to move when I was posing. I just wanted to be like the girls in my pictures now.” -Ellen von Unwerth Student […]

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Weekly Wrap-Up: December 22-28, 2019

This is the last full week of 2019. We usher out the year with articles on the iPhone, what to do with that new camera and more. Happy almost new year. A guest post from TheDigitalStory podcast creator Derrick Story on Capture One as an alternative to Lightroom. Chris Anson reveals how to make shaky […]

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Practice wildlife photography — head to the zoo

Three main things I find that have helped me create stronger wildlife photography are patience, practice and anticipating behavior. You work on all three when you have animals in front of your camera. Get thee to a zoo Many times I don’t have the subjects which to study and photograph in my neighborhood. A zoo […]

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In-depth review: Epson’s wireless print/Polaroid scanner

During the early part of my career, I made Polaroid test photos of practically every shot I made commercially on film. I saved 6,000 of them, more or less. Some were flat, some curled while some of them had black tape on them leftover from identifying film sent to the lab. There were bags and […]

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Photographer of the Day: Bernhard Garbers

Category: Magic Photographer: Bernhard Garbers Photo: “Angel of Christmas” There’s nothing truly like the magic of Christmas. Here, Bernhard shows us his take on the Angel of Christmas, highlighting a woman with a wand. The added sparkles in post-production work well here, as the simple nature of them aren’t overpowering, and help add to the […]

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Didn’t get what you want for Christmas? Enter to win!

As photographers, it’s often difficult for other people to buy for us. They might have good intentions, but that camera bag you already have, cheap speedlight or flimsy tripod might not have been exactly what we had hoped for this Christmas. While you appreciate their efforts, let’s be honest … you had your eyes on […]

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InFocus Interview Show: “Best of” with Nick Matos, Ben Saint-Denis and John Filson

In this “Best of” episode, my first guests are two talented digital marketing gurus that are part of a marketing team that can help you gain more customers, Nick Matos and Ben Saint-Denis, from Fueled on Bacon. Our topic is how to be found online. My second guest is a California based educator, motivational speaker […]

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Meero report shows optimistic view of photography industry

Earlier in December, Meero, a startup company that helps photographers devote their time to their passion, announced the result of its State of Photography report, in partnership with Picter. Meero surveyed over 5,000 photographers and videographers across the globe. Launched in October 2019, Meero surveyed over 5,000 photographers and videographers, making it the largest pool […]

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How to take great pictures with your phone: Seven simple tips

Photography has changed quite a bit since the days of our grandparents’ driving down to the local drugstore with their rolls of film from the most recent holiday or vacation. And now that everyone has a high resolution camera in their pocket, the art of photography has become more accessible than ever. But phone cameras […]

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Photographer of the Day: Ivan Rigamonti

Category: Street Photographer: Ivan Rigamonti Photo: “Station” This image by Ivan Rigamonti really popped out at me. It could be due to the contrast between red and black. Or the fact that the red thing in the pocket of her shirt — I’m not really sure what it is. But it immediately caught my attention. […]

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Portrait Tips: How to photograph people on snow

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 time to make pictures. But photographing people on the snow has a couple of unique challenges that this article will help you with. Blinkin’ White […]

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Replacing the sky in photos has never been easier

Thanks to Skylum’s Luminar 4, replacing the sky in photos has never been easier. Their AI-based sky replacement feature and sliders for adjustments makes the tool very powerful and precise. In the video below you will see how I replaced the sky in portraits and real estate photos.

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You’ve got a new camera. Now what? Part one

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 you can be enough to send you to the loony bin. Where do you start? Below are a few things that really helped me when […]

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Photographer of the Day: Ritxy

Category: Outdoor Photographer: Ritzy Photo: “Untitled” Color, composition and all that sparkly bokeh, what’s not to love about this shot? It’s a lovely up close and personal look at nature in the fall. We tend to focus on the changing leaves and colors and this shot implies all that but shows us another part of the story. […]

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Merry Christmas, from Photofocus

From our Photofocus family to yours, we wish you a very, merry Christmas. We hope you will spend time to truly take in the holiday season with your loved ones. This year, we thought it’d be fun to look back, and share some of our favorite holiday memories. Here are a few from our team […]

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Photographer of the Day: David Renz

Category: Portrait Photographer: David Renz Photo: “RX10III” This might also be titled “Wonder,” or “Thoughts,” or what does this portrait evoke for you. I see a woman in her own world that has her paying no mind to her surroundings. The photographer has drawn us to her by using a highlight vignette that frames his subject […]

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The perfect last-minute gift for any photographer

Need a last-minute gift for your favorite photographer? Have a little something left to spend on yourself for the holiday? Give the gift of creativity with access to 500+ hours of world-class training on photography, video, and business skills! Classes feature some of your favorite Photofocus writers. Levi Sim Vanelli Kevin Ames Abba Shapiro   […]

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Stabilizing iPhone video in DaVinci Resolve 16

In this video, I’m going to show you how I stabilize my iPhone footage in DaVinci Resolve 16 (DR16). With DR16 open, I’ll create a new project, drag and drop the video from a Macintosh folder into DR16, create a timeline and then show you the variations for stabilizing. They will include Perspective, Similarity, and […]

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Need one more gift? Check out these software deals

While the shipping window for Christmas is nearly closed, you can still get some amazing software for that special photographer in your life. Or if you’ve been waiting for a deal on that new editing software you’ve had your eyes on, now’s your chance! Check out the deals below, and don’t forget to visit our […]

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Photographer of the Day: Steve Lavelle

Category: Architecture Photographer: Steve Lavelle Photo: “St Germans” Yes, this is an architectural photo. No, it’s not a building! But it takes a well skilled architect and engineer to make a bridge that lasts for scores of years. The utilization of the arch is approximately 4,000 years old (as best we know) and was perfected […]

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Share your Christmas with Photofocus!

Christmas is such a magical time of year for so many, that we thought it’d be great to see all your moments! Whether it’s that photo of your child with Santa, frantically opening (or wrapping) presents, enjoying the family Christmas tree or baking cookies, we want to see what your Christmas experience has been like. […]

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Capture some Christmas cookie cheer

It’s that time of year again when everything starts getting a little crazy. If you like to bake — especially at this time of year — don’t forget to catch a little of the Christmas cheer. Whether you are making cookies or treats for family and friends or as special gifts and especially if the […]

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Skylum releases Luminar 4.1 update with new AI features and improvements

This morning, Skylum released its first update to Luminar 4, complete with several feature additions and enhancements to allow for an easier workflow and more control in its machine-learning tools. Released a month after its initial launch, the Luminar 4.1 update includes updates to AI Sky Replacement, the Erase tool, Portrait Enhancer and more. Atmospheric […]

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Is Capture One Pro 20 a viable alternative to Lightroom?

(Editor’s Note: We welcome this guest post from Derrick Story, creator of TheDigitalStory Podcast. Derrick is a writer, photographer, teacher and podcaster. You can follow his weekly shows on TheDigitalStory.com, as well as read his blog posts, check out his workshop schedule and find links to his social accounts, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. TheDigitalStory show […]

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Photographer of the Week: December 16-20, 2019

Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. Every month we highlight photographs in the genres of architecture, portrait, outdoor, street and a flex category that changes each month. In December, we’re highlighting photos that you describe as magical. Whether it be amazing light or those magical holiday moments, […]

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Give the gift of knowledge & creativity

With the new year just around the corner, it’s time to learn new skills.  Whether you’re a working pro or a dynamic artist, ThinkTAP Learn has you covered. Now you can get a gift card to give (or one to keep) to boost creativity. Be sure to check out several of your favorite Photofocus writers […]

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The Sunday Shutter: December 22, 2019

We’re starting a brand-new weekly feature here at Photofocus, highlighting some of the best content for photographers that we’ve found on the web. Stay tuned every Sunday for more of our favorites! Meet the NYT photog Trump calls “a genius” CBS This Morning In this video segment for CBS This Morning, correspondent Major Garrett interview […]

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On Photography: Garry Winogrand, 1928-1984

“Photography is not about the thing photographed. It is about how that thing looks photographed.” – Garry Winogrand Garry Winogrand “street” photographer Garry Winogrand’s interest in photography began while he was serving in the military at weather forecaster. He learned how to develop and print photographs during his painting studies at City College and Columbia […]

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Weekly Wrap-Up: December 15-21, 2019

After a week full of Black Friday and other holiday deals, we kicked off December with some great content to enhance your photography this winter! What a great week leading up to Christmas! We brought you several holiday-themed tutorials this week to make sure you capture all the magic that happens next week! Lauri Novak […]

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Christmas pet pawtraits

It’s Christmas and I don’t have small children or grandchildren. I only have my pets. So my daughter and I decided it was time for a new pet “pawtrait” as we have a new pup this year. At 13 months old, he has learned all his basic commands, but young Mr. Dexter is EASILY distracted […]

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Making soft light

In this ThinkTAPLearn video, instructor Levi Sim talks about how to create soft light for your portrait photographs. He discusses multiple ways to diffuse and reflect light, as well as modifier options like umbrellas and softboxes. Want to learn more tips about creating portraits? Check out Levi’s class, “Ten Portraits with One Light,” on thinktaplearn.com. […]

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Photographer of the Day: Glenn Smith

Category: Magic Photographer: Glenn Smith Photo: “Magic Mushrooms” Glenn’s photograph reminds me of the fairy tales where the mushrooms are huge, and lit underneath. This has a fantasy feel to it, which by itself is in a magic genre. The colors here and post-processing treatment make this more like a painting than a photograph! Originally […]

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Check off your list with these great Christmas deals

Still looking for a great gift for a photographer (or yourself)? Check out these amazing deals below! Exclusive savings on Lume Cube Now’s the perfect time to get your hands on the new Lume Cube 2.0! If you purchase through Photofocus, you can get the Lume Cube 2.0 Portable Lighting Kit Plus+ Bundle, which comes […]

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Say thank you to your photography clients

Sound Bites Grill in Sedona is great long-term client. I have been creating their advertising and marketing images since before they opened their doors about seven years ago. When you have a customer such as this it’s always good to provide a little extra. Say thank you Some businesses send gifts to their solid clients. […]

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Get holiday savings and bonuses with Luminar 4

Skylum has just announced its Ho Ho Holiday Sale, bringing you savings and bonuses on the company’s flagship software, Luminar 4. You can get Luminar 4 at $10 off for all customers ($79 for new customers, $69 for upgrades). But this year, Skylum is offering something special — a Luminar Holiday Bag, complete with extra […]

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Celebrate 21 Years of Photofocus with a Lume Cube lighting pack!

If you haven’t heard yet, we’re giving away TONS of prizes in our Celebrate 21 Years of Photofocus contest through next fall! Each month we’ll give away prizes, all leading up to the Grand Prize, to be given away in October 2020. This month, we’ve teamed up with Lume Cube for a great package, including […]

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Creating movement with festive food photos

Add a little pizazz to your festive food photos with some movement and even an element of human touch. A little movement in a still image is easier than you think and can really bring your images to life. Here’s how to add an element of human touch and really make your festive photos sing. […]

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