Taking pet portraits is something that we all do and enjoy once in a while, whether of our own furry friends or those of our friends and family. However, if you want to go beyond the snapshots and really capture the character of your beloved pets — or any adorable critter, actually — you might […]
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In the Southwest and elsewhere, much of the snow we get is in the mountains or higher elevations. What’s the best way to determine when it’s going to snow? And where? Snow and ski apps Thankfully, there’s quite a few snow and ski apps available. Most of these are designed for skiers to make plans. […]
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Using an expression to make something blink in After Effects is much more efficient than setting a bunch of opacity keyframes, especially if you have to make adjustments. In this short tutorial video, I show you an expression to use to make something blink repeatedly. Although there are many ways to approach writing an expression […]
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Black Friday has come and gone, but there are some great Cyber Monday deals available for photographers! Check out some of our favorites below, and see the complete list on our Holiday Shopping Guide. Software Excire Available from Excire through December 2, 2020 for US-based customers Utilizing artificial intelligence technologies, Excire scans your photos and then […]
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Dynamic range is of the biggest buzzwords we usually encounter whenever the latest and greatest camera comes up. A lot of reviews emphasize — or even swoon at — dynamic range in their roll call of features. Advances in technology have indeed bestowed today’s digital cameras with impressive dynamic range, which means that it’s easier […]
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“I never made a person look bad. They do that themselves.” -August Sander Starting in photography August Sander did not have an artistic background. As a matter of fact, he discovered photography by accident while helping a gold mining company’s photographer carry equipment. Sander’s son, Gunter said “…looking through a camera transfixed him — and […]
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This week, Sara Kempner kicked things off, showing us different ways how to turn images into greeting cards. Then, Lauri Novak gave us some great gift ideas, perfect for any photographer this holiday season. Nate Torres explained the difference between AF-S and AF-C, while Joy Celine Asto highlighted a food/portrait mash-up featuring donuts. Finally, Jemma […]
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“I’ve had some scary shoots before … but this was different, and I remember walking in for the first time feeling rather scared,” shared UK-based photographer Slater King on documenting the COVID-19 pandemic straight from the hospital. “I was knowingly going into a Coronavirus hot spot, repeatedly and over many days, back when there were […]
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During these tumultuous times, those of us interested in photography can use inspirational quotes. Although about photography, they can inform our lives in positive ways. You’ll be able to see why as someone who does night photography and long exposure, I might gravitate toward some of these quotes. However, all of us can be inspired […]
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Whether you’re a film photographer or a fan of the film aesthetic I’m sure you’ve heard about Kodak Portra 400. It’s one of the most popular emulsions still available today, so much that I’m sure there are lots of filters and presets inspired by it. It’s an especially beloved film among portrait and wedding photographers, […]
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We already revealed a ton of Black Friday deals to get you started, but we haven’t told you about all the great cameras, lenses and accessories on sale yet. Here are some of our favorites. Be sure to visit our Holiday Shopping Guide for these deals and many more! Olympus Olympus is offering deals on […]
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Our friends at B&H are gearing up for the holiday season by offering some great deals on camera accessories for Black Friday! Below are some of our favorites; you can see all of the Black Friday deals on your favorite gear on their website. Vello Flash Multiplier-Diffuser Attachment Starts at $24.95 Looking to shape and […]
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From all of us at Photofocus, we wish you and your families a safe and happy Thanksgiving! While we all might not be gathering in a traditional way this year, we hope that you can make some great memories with those you can spend time with. Here are a few articles that might help you […]
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With Black Friday just days away, we’re letting you know about all the photography-related deals we find! Here’s some early Black Friday deals that you can already take advantage of. Be sure to check out our Holiday Shopping Guide for an up-to-date list of all the deals, plus our favorite gift ideas! Xpozer prints and […]
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Once you have applied corrections in LuminarAI for teeth and eye whitening, there’s a lot more that you can do to enhance your photos with this smart software. Replacing the sky in a photo with LuminarAI I whipped out this group portrait of my family (yay tripod) to explore the creative tools built into LuminarAI. […]
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The Photofocus Celebrates 21 Years contest is almost over, but you can still win an Olympus camera kit! As our final monthly giveaway before the grand prize, we’re giving away an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III camera with a 12-100mm f/4 PRO lens! If you haven’t entered yet, click here to get started. The OM-D […]
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After a tumultuous 2020, the holidays will be here before you know it! As we gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year, we’re presenting our favorite gifts for photographers this holiday season. Below are a few of our favorites that are valued over $1000. Perfect for if Santa has a winning lotto […]
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I absolutely love it when two different genres or creative disciplines come together to create something unique and interesting. I find it to be one of the best ways to get out of a creative slump and test out random ideas. Say, mixing up food photography and portraiture? You’ll be surprised at how fun it can […]
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Let’s be honest and admit that many communities love using abbreviations that often make beginners confused. Today’s article is about AF-S and AF-C, the importance of focus in photography and other autofocus modes. A brief introduction to focus Almost every camera you come across will have an autofocus system, which is often a bit hard to […]
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After a tumultuous 2020, the holidays will be here before you know it! As we gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year, we’re presenting our favorite gifts for photographers this holiday season. Below are a few of our favorites that are valued under $1000. Want more ideas? Check out our complete gift […]
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When it comes to street photography, the first thing that often comes to mind is showing a slice of life with people going about their daily activities. Some photographers also do well in introducing us to interesting people through street portraits. However, if you’re more interested in depicting fascinating characters instead of just eye-catching faces, […]
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When it comes to street photography, the first thing that often comes to mind is showing a slice of life with people going about their daily activities. Some photographers also do well in introducing us to interesting people through street portraits. However, if you’re more interested in depicting fascinating characters instead of just eye-catching faces, […]
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How many of you are asked what you want for gifts, but know that if you tell family and friends camera gear or photography-related items that they may or may not get you the right thing? Photography is very personal. We all have our favorite brands, our standard go-to items and what works for one […]
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Excire has just kicked off some awesome specials just in time for Black Friday. Utilizing artificial intelligence technologies, Excire scans your photos and then automatically keywords them, letting you search by subject and color … but it also lets you search by facial attributes like a smile or by similarity. If you’ve ever needed to find […]
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Sale! Sale! Sale! Heart races, the wallet opens, credit card comes out … does this sound like you? Before you get in over your head this year, a little presale strategy might be in order. While there are some bargains to be had, don’t get caught up in a shopping frenzy you may regret down […]
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Olympus has announced some huge Black Friday savings starting November 27, 2020, to go along with some already amazing deals on cameras and lenses. Save $850 on the OM-D E-M1 Mark II From November 27-December 3, 2020, you can save $850 on the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera body. This professional-grade body is perfect […]
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I’ll admit, the first time I looked into printing greeting cards with my landscape images, I ended up giving up on the idea. The profit margins seemed too low for the amount of work and materials required to create a quality product. Why would I want to put time into sourcing a supplier, creating proofs […]
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The COVID-19 outbreak has taught me a lot as a part-time photographer and as a full-time survivor. Times are currently tough and challenging for many out there. As my secondary source of income, I started rebuilding the basics and continued learning the marketing side of photography. I knew from the get-go that the most challenging […]
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Skylum has announced details of its Black Friday offerings, beginning November 25, 2020, with savings on LuminarAI and more! Hurry, these deals end December 2, 2020. Black Friday pre-sale for current customers starts now! For a limited time, current Luminar and Aurora HDR customers can receive up to $25 off LuminarAI, as well as 80% […]
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After a tumultuous 2020, the holidays will be here before you know it! As we gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year, we’re presenting our favorite gifts for photographers this holiday season. Below are a few of our favorites that are valued under $500. Want more ideas? Check out our complete gift […]
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Not so long ago, I talked about how vintage lenses can still be equipped on most modern digital cameras and how the combo produces some really interesting results. I also shared a bunch of beautiful photos to demonstrate the unique “flavor” that it can add, especially for portrait photography. In case you want to see […]
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WANDRD has announced some great holiday savings starting today! Through November 30, 2020, you can save up to 30% off on their line of backpacks, bags and accessories to store and transport your photo gear. 30% off the DUO Daypack and more! If you’re looking for a great lightweight carry backpack, check out the WANDRD […]
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As a night photographer, I have different needs than a lot of everyday photographers out there. While we already have an amazing gift guide on Photofocus, I thought I’d make another targeted at us night photographers. Under $25 (stocking stuffers) Boneyard: SoCal’s Aircraft Graveyards at Night by Troy Paiva $15.92; available via Amazon A simply […]
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After a tumultuous 2020, the holidays will be here before you know it! As we gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year, we’re presenting our favorite gifts for photographers this holiday season. Below are a few of our favorites that are valued under $250. Want more ideas? Check out our complete gift […]
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“My images are idyllic and romantic, a kind of enchanted Africa. They are my elegy to a world that is steadily, tragically vanishing.” – Nick Brandt Music videos Nick Brandt studied painting and filmmaking at St. Martin’s School of Art in England. In 1992, he moved to California where he directed award willing music videos. […]
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This week, Sara Kempner gave us an introduction into using Auto ISO. Then, Bryan Esler told us why the Sony a7 III is still relevant in 2020. Levi Sim reviewed the WANDRD FERNWEH backpack, while Darren Miles told us about the most criminally overlooked camera of 2020. Finally, Joy Celine Asto told us about a portrait […]
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When it comes to portraits, what’s the best focal length to use? That’s a great question, so I set out to test this for myself. So I decided to have a little bit of a length comparison. In part one, I tried a mid-range close up shot. In this article, I am going to stand […]
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After a tumultuous 2020, the holidays will be here before you know it! As we gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year, we’re presenting our favorite gifts for photographers this holiday season. Below are a few of our favorites that are valued under $100. Want more ideas? Check out our complete gift […]
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Exploring the subject of beauty has been a popular pursuit in creative disciplines like portrait photography, and we see it portrayed in many different ways. We see it a lot in themes and subjects like fashion, the human body, landscapes and nature. We seek to have beauty in our lives and appreciate seeing it in […]
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After a tumultuous 2020, the holidays will be here before you know it! As we gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year, we’re presenting our favorite gifts for photographers this holiday season. Below are a few of our favorites that are valued under $50. Want more ideas? Check out our complete gift […]
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To kick off the holiday season, Xpozer has launched an early Black Friday sale, offering 20% off all prints and frames! Xpozer is a great solution for hanging your favorite photographs in your home or office. Its revolutionary framing system makes it easy to swap prints in no time at all, meaning you can change […]
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Lume Cube is one of our favorite ways to light up our scenes — whether it be for still photography or video. They can help create some truly remarkable and creative photographs! And now, to kick off Black Friday, Lume Cube is offering up to 35% off site-wide through December 1, 2020! That means you […]
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If you’re like me, you’re always looking for something different. New angles, new lighting, new techniques, new gear and new perspectives. I had been wanting to experiment with the sorts of blurring effects some tilt-shift lenses could offer for years now, as I had seen very few examples of this in night photography. When I […]
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It’s understandable why Canon and Sony have sucked all the oxygen out of the room in 2020. The Canon R5 and R6 were groundbreaking cameras that told the photography community that Canon finally “gets it.” The Sony a7s III was finally released and continued Sony’s push to expand the boundaries of what’s possible in a […]
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As photographers, we recognize beauty like no other and want to capture the most stunning places on earth, preferably without a group of tourists in our shots. To make this mission a bit easier, we’ve put together a list of 8 of our favorite under-the-radar spots … 1. Rainbow Mountains, Vinicunca, Peru Near Cusco in Peru […]
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After a tumultuous 2020, the holidays will be here before you know it! As we gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year, we’re presenting our favorite gifts for photographers this holiday season. Below are a few of our favorites that are valued under $25 — perfect for stocking stuffers! Want more ideas? […]
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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 JB Sallee about how he’s staying productive during 2020 and planning for the future! All images copyright JB Sallee Photography Check out Platypod’s […]
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WANDRD is becoming known for their thoughtfully designed camera carry systems. They make packs that help you travel well, not just packs that copy the designs everyone has copied for decades. I recently reviewed their DUO Daypack and this new FERNWEH backpack carries on with the innovations in a size and style that will appeal […]
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With Neural Filters a huge part of Adobe’s recent Photoshop release, I decided to dive in and take a look for myself at what works … and what doesn’t. What’s a Neural Filter? Neural Filters have their own menu and dialog box; they’re separate from the other filters. The reason for this, and what makes […]
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2020 has introduced us to several new mirrorless cameras. On the Sony side, there were tons of rumors over a successor to the popular a7 III camera. With the camera now over two years old, is it still a good buy? In a short word, yes. The a7 III is still a magnificent camera for […]
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