This week, Joy Celine Asto kicked things off with a checklist on how to get started with film photography. Then, Bryan Esler sat down with Adobe’s Stephen Neilson to discuss the latest Photoshop release. Sara Kempner gave us her first look at the Xpozer print system — and showed us how to put it together. […]
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It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. With it being Halloween, we want to know which photographer you would most want to dress up as! Let us know […]
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I was given the opportunity to try out the OM-D E-M1 Mark III along with the M. Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO, 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 and the 60mm f/2.8 Macro lenses. You can check out my first impressions of the camera here. I’ve had more time to play with this camera, left my Canon 6D at home […]
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With Halloween just a day away, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at some of the movies and TV shows out there that prominently place cameras. Specifically — horror movies and TV shows. Because who doesn’t like a good scare? Here are a few of my favorites. Do you have a favorite […]
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With color being inseparable from fashion, I am always in awe of fashion photographers who push the boundaries of their craft and make colors work in unexpected ways. Munich-based Elizaveta Porodina, for example, caught my attention for her surreal, conceptual fashion photography. Her approach to colors, patterns and fashion elements have led to some of […]
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I recently came across an error I hadn’t seen before when using Photoshop: “Could not use move tool because the target channel is hidden.” You might also notice that your selected layer turned red. What exactly had I done? Well, it turns out I had turned on Quick Mask Mode by accidentally hitting the Q […]
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Being a fan of Tamron, I jumped at the chance to review the soon-to-be released Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 for my Sony. The lens is the smallest, most compact and lightweight telephoto lens currently on the market. It’s only marginally longer than my Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 workhorse and is actually a fraction lighter — a must […]
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Have you ever come upon a scene thinking, “I know there’s something here.” And then walked away empty-handed? I know I have. However, it seems to happen less often when I try many different compositions. If there is a view that captures your attention, for whatever reason, it’s worth spending some time exploring with your […]
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Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is a technique that uses a handheld light source to illuminate a scene during a long exposure. You are quite literally painting the scene with light. This is a technique that […]
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Recently I set up an image exhibit of some of my landscape photography at a local coffee shop. I piled nine large boxes with my canvases into my car and spent over an hour unloading, unpacking and hanging them in the cafe. While the end result was sufficient, the process was rather tedious and I […]
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Getting comfortable with artificial intelligence can take a bit of getting used to. Being a Gen. Xer, we are perhaps seen (by some) as a little cynical — I mean we rode the computer generation wave to a degree. We saw the first home computer revolution, I watched as my children take to it with […]
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Today, Fujifilm North America introduced 16 new X-Photographers to its lineup. The X-Photographer ambassador program is made up of leading photographers in the U.S. Fujifilm community that are passionate about creating images, mentoring and giving back to the community. “Over the past several months, we have made a significant effort to broaden the scope of […]
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Holdfast just came up with a vegan twist for their very popular Money Maker! Here’s the experience of my first hands-on with this colorful, solo version. I’ve been using the skinny Money Maker (the traditional one, in bridle leather) for almost two years. It’s by far my favorite and most used photography accessory. It allows […]
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Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by Platypod, Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat with photographer Levi Sim about how relationship building and being helpful has moved his photography forward. All images copyright Levi Sim Check out Platypod’s new […]
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Wide-angle lenses typically aren’t the first that come to mind for shooting portraits. But those of us who are yet to try it are missing out on some interesting results. At least, that’s what I thought when I saw a recent portrait shoot challenge done by Manny Ortiz and Pierre Lambert. Insane is how they […]
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(Editor’s Note: We welcome this guest post from Zach Schiffman. Zach is the owner of Studio Z Photo Booths in New York City. Studio Z provides custom activations ranging from photo and GIF booths, to 360 video booths, camera arrays, overhead cameras and anything else the mind can imagine.) When wedding planners and industry experts […]
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Fashion photography is one of those genres that open up a lot of creative possibilities and often yield stunning and poignant results. I enjoy seeing how photographers bend the genre and combine it with other approaches and kinds of photography to communicate a visual message or convey brand personality. A great example is the work […]
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Today, Sigma has announced its 2020-21 roster of Sigma Ambassadors, a team of highly-talented, passionate photographers and cinematographers across the globe. They will represent the company in a variety of areas, including online and virtual experiences, social media, traditional media, trade shows, in-store events, educational efforts and more. “Sigma is a family-owned company, and our […]
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I was provided access to a LuminarAI beta, a very early version of upcoming program set to be released this holiday season. I was excited to kick the tires on some of the Templates that they offer and see where the future of photo processing software might be headed. Furthermore, I decided that even though […]
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Lensbaby is a company all about bringing creativity into photography. Taking you beyond the tech side and pushing you past the limitation of your equipment, combining it with a wild, creative side. Doing so allows you to take your photography so much further, turning a pretty photo into a work of art. This is where […]
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Without a doubt, the biggest update to Adobe’s Creative Cloud platform last week was for Photoshop. Featuring brand-new features like Sky Replacement and Neural Filters, the 30-year-old program is looking ahead to the future by embracing artificial intelligence technologies. While Sky Replacement and Neural Filters were by far the biggest show stoppers, there were several […]
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Sony has just launched some great early holiday savings on camera and lenses, including some great kit options. At the forefront is the a7 III body, which is at its most affordable price yet — $1699.99 — a $300 savings. Here’s a few of our favorite products that are seeing price drops: Cameras For a […]
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Sometimes, we don’t have a choice but to photograph in unappealing light. In the video above from The Slanted Lens, Jay P. Morgan walks us through how to conquer harsh sunlight when photographing a portrait. He shows us how to use the items around us — like a light pole — to bring in some shade […]
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Do you want to find your way outdoors using topographical maps, trail guides and offline GPS navigation in the palm of your hand? Of course you do. And so do I. My old GPS navigator, X-Motion GPS, is no longer supported. After trying several new apps, I found ViewRanger. ViewRanger is a GPS navigation app […]
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Let’s look at how focal lengths affect your subjects and the background of your images. What is lens compression? This is the when you use a telephoto lens and things in the background of the image will appear larger and closer to the foreground. Or, if using a wide-angle lens, things closer to the camera […]
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In my recent years of shooting film for my personal projects, people are asking me more about the “how” than the “why.” This is really interesting and exciting for me since a good number of these curious people have never even touched a film camera or a roll of film before. Sounds like you or […]
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Plants typically aren’t the first subjects that come to mind whenever we want to document silence and solitude. But for Dublin-based Juan Alfonso Solis, they are actually perfect for the job given their plenty of similarities with us. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted this realization, prompting him to create a moody and cinematic personal project he […]
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You may have heard that there’s been an update to Adobe’s Creative Cloud, it’s always a time of excitement and wonder … well, to me it is! This update didn’t disappoint with a whole slew of great features. In this video I showcase Sky Replacement in Photoshop, alongside Adobe Bridge and Camera Raw — both […]
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“With photography, a new language has been created. Now for the first time, it is possible to express reality by reality. We can look at an impression as long as we wish, we can delve into it and, so to speak, renew past experiences at will.” – Ernst Haas Once in a while, a book […]
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This week, Julie Powell kicked things off with a review of the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 for Sony cameras. Then, Bryan Esler talked with Will Allen about the Content Authenticity Initiative, while Levi Sim gave a first look into the new Color Grading tool in Lightroom. Ken Lee provided a comparison between Photoshop and Luminar when […]
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It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. This week, we’d like to know whether you’ve invested in any online education during COVID-19! Let us know below, and be […]
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The impacts of photography affect almost everything in the fashion industry — from an exclusive show to a more common one. Just what did photography do to fashion? The start It all started with photography giving everyone access to prestigious fashion shows. Fashion shows are transitioning from magazines to social media, and are now able […]
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Photographers use colors differently to fit their creative vision and stories. Looking at how they put this to work has become one of my favorite ways to get ideas and inspiration. How they choose bold colors over muted hues to set the mood have also become especially intriguing to me. Oslo-based Øystein Sture Aspelund, for […]
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Nothing compares to the satisfaction of seeing the result of your vision, your work in a print. What is it like to create a GIGANTIC multi-panel print for a client? Absolutely mind-blowing! Here’s my experience of hanging a 20-by-7 foot print in a gym! A gigantic print project A couple of months ago, Photofocus, Xpozer […]
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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year, hosted by London’s Natural History Museum, puts the spotlight on some of the world’s most rare and beautiful creatures in the animal kingdom. The competition, in its 56th year, received over 49,000 submissions across the globe.
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When Eric Rock was 16, he took his first paycheck, gave it to his mom and had her buy him a camera. From that first Minolta camera, through the years of using film and full-frame Canon cameras, Eric eventually landed with Olympus. “The move to Olympus came in a transition from full-frame to micro four-thirds,” […]
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We’ve teamed up with Post|Production World to provide you with the chance to win free tickets to the event, which starts this Sunday! P|PW Online is the world’s leading online training conference for production and post-production professionals, content creators, video editors, motion graphics specialists and more. The event kicks off Sunday, October 25, 2020 and […]
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Photoshop educator, Dave Cross, is at it again with the second Photoshop Virtual Summit or as he likes to call it, the sequel. I spoke with Dave about the summit to find out what’s in it for the Photofocus community, what it is exactly and why people should attend. This is the second Photoshop Virtual […]
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Terrestrial features and formations re-imagined as alien landscapes have been growing in popularity in the recent years, and I’m sure I’m not the only one enjoying it. It’s a source of inspiration for anyone looking to practice creative color manipulation, and a prompt for photographers who want to see and present familiar things differently. The […]
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Roy Krabbe has been a hobbyist photographer for 30 years. As a teenager, he first became fascinated with portrait photography while shooting passport photos for a local photography shop. Years later, it is the diversity of photography that keeps him hooked — all the new skills to learn and connections to make. We spoke with him about […]
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Recently, in conjunction with the Adobe MAX Creativity Conference, Adobe released the eagerly awaited version of Photoshop version 22, which comes with quite a few new features, many of which are powered by AI. Sky replacement One of the most anticipated features in Photoshop is their AI-powered Sky Replacement. While I don’t generally replace skies, […]
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If you were to ask 10 photographers about their opinions of artificial intelligence in photography, you just might get ten answers. With that, we might get different emotions. Excitement, anger, betrayal, fear, anxiousness, indifference. Remarkably, all these reactions might be valid. And these viewpoints might morph over time. I’ll go over some thoughts of mine […]
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Today at Adobe MAX, Adobe’s annual creativity conference, comedian Chelsea Handler co-hosted Sneaks with and Adobe’s Paul Trani to offer a preview of the futuristic tech Adobe engineers and researchers are exploring. Sneaks are a preview of new, cutting-edge technologies and early tech explorations from Adobe’s labs. They may or may not make their way […]
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Now, I’m not a huge fan of Instagram filters and most Lightroom preset packs. The reason I don’t like them is that they try to mask mediocrity with fad color tones. Using a celebrity’s preset won’t make your picture look like theirs — it’ll just make your shadows look as colorful as theirs. Hate me […]
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You are looking at a night photo of what is rumored to be the infamous Corvair Driven by Bruce Davis. He was the “right hand man” of Charles Manson. Bruce Davis eventually turned himself in and was convicted of murder and robbery, eventually becoming a preacher in the prison chapel in San Luis Obispo, where […]
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With nearly every photo editor now having some type of artificial intelligence baked in, DxO has decided to take a slightly different approach. With DxO PhotoLab 4, the company built on its already DxO PRIME denoising standard, and also made major customizations to the overall workspace. DxO DeepPRIME Building upon the DxO PRIME standard, DxO […]
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If you’re among the portrait photographers who have been stuck with shooting self-portraits, there’s a big chance that you’re frustrated. You may not be getting the shots you want, you may not be happy with the poses or you may not know how to pose at all. Of course, you’re not alone in this; even […]
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We’re excited to announce that 5DayDeal has extended its sale! For an additional eight hours, you can get the main bundle for just $89. This includes 26 products worth over $2700 in value! Learn from the masters like Scott Kelby, Jerry Ghionis, Joel Grimes, Serge Ramelli, Nigen Danson, Nicole Young, Nick Page, Dave Cross, Lara […]
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With today’s announcements of Neural Filters coming to Photoshop, NVIDIA has unveiled that they played a unique role in the development of artificial intelligence for Adobe. This collaboration includes the new Smart Portrait filter, which is powered by NVIDIA StyleGAN2 technology. It’s meant to run at its best on NVIDIA RTX GPUs. The Smart Portrait […]
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As a part of the Adobe MAX virtual conference, HP has announced the next-generation of Z and DreamColor displays, providing seamless color accuracy, industry-leading performance and an ultra-thin frameless design. New DreamColor displays The Z Display lineup is expanding beyond power users and creative professionals, targeting premium users who desire sleek design and premium performance. […]
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