How to use the Sunny 16 Rule for film photography

With film photography still increasingly popular today among younger photographers, it can be daunting (and at times, frustrating) to shoot precious film and get properly exposed photos. This is especially the case if you have a manual camera that requires you to input the correct setting before taking a shot. Fortunately, there’s an easy cheat […]

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On Photography: John Paul Caponigro, 1965-present

“Every photograph is altered, to one degree or another.” – John Paul Caponigro Immersed in creativity John Paul Caponigro is an environmental landscape fine art photographer who includes drawing writing and photographing in his creative pursuits. He encourages everyone who attends his workshops to do these things regularly. He discovers his photography by how his […]

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11 tips to take better portraits, part two

If you haven’t checked out part one, check it out here. 6. Composition and settings To become a better portrait photographer, pay attention to your camera’s settings to suit each situation you find yourself in. Taking a good picture isn’t just about having a good camera; it also requires good composition and suitable settings. Some […]

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InFocus Interview Show: Practical advice for photography during COVID with Kristina Sherk and Mike Kubeisy

In this weeks episode, Photofocus publisher Rich Harrington sits down with two expert photographers. We learn from portrait photographer and retoucher Kristina Sherk on how to make great portraits and edit your photos. We also hear from Mike Kubeisy on how to break into the tough Hollywood crowd and make it on-set (hint – it’s […]

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Architectural photography in Paris’ La Seine Musicale

While he specializes in photographing the major cities and landscapes of America, Paris-based Ludwig Favre is also never short of architectural photography that showcases the details of his city. Among these is his “Orchestral Architecture” series, which features all the glorious details of the La Seine Musicale. If you’re a fan of beautifully designed spaces […]

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Awakening the night: Troy Paiva recounts the digital switch, part two

This is part two of a four-part article with pioneering night photographer Troy Paiva of Lost America. To see part one, click here. Troy is the author of four books, with a fifth to be published in early 2021. His images have been featured in many gallery and museum shows, magazines, and album and book […]

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Fun ideas for creative whimsical portraits

Feeling a bit bored about your photography and want to try something new? You might want give shooting whimsical portraits a go. It’s a fun activity that encourages you to warm up your creative muscles and use your imagination to transform the space you’re working in. They also make great content on social media, if […]

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Sony users: Is your Profoto not firing on-camera?

As a Sony newbie, I find myself still figuring out a few things. Up until now I’ve used a Godox speedlight, which just last week slammed to the pavement. I recently received a Profoto A1X for review. And while I could manually fire it, for whatever reason, it wasn’t firing on-camera. So I dove into the […]

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Micro four-thirds the best selling mount in Japan for 2020

Today, OM Digital Solutions and Panasonic announced that the micro four-thirds system was the best-selling interchangeable lens mount in Japan in 2020. There are a total of 56 participating companies in the micro four-thirds system, demonstrating a commitment to the platform that is often overlooked. Four new interchangeable lens cameras were introduced in 2020, including […]

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How Todd Hido creates an atmosphere that makes us feel

In many creative genres, a well-crafted atmosphere makes a big difference in the impact to the viewer. That’s why we often find atmospheric photography to be especially fascinating or compelling. American contemporary artist Todd Hido is among the photographers best known for atmospheric photography, particularly his moody “Homes at Night” and “Interiors” series. I find the video […]

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Color grading in Photoshop, part one

There are so many great ways to use color in Photoshop non-destructively, from altering the color of clothing to subtle adjustments in shadows and highlights. You can use a myriad of tools or just one or two. In this three-part mini-series, I’ll explore a few of my favorites, starting with Selective Color.

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Photographing smoke

There are times when a photographer needs some smoke. Want to make a candle look like it’s just gone out? Smoke. How about a steaming cup of coffee? Smoke. Make the cigarette or cigar look realistic? Smoke. Add some magic to a fantasy portrait? Yep. Smoke! Here’s a quick tutorial on making photographs of smoke’s […]

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Photographing smoke

There are times when a photographer needs some smoke. Want to make a candle look like it’s just gone out? Smoke. How about a steaming cup of coffee? Smoke. Make the cigarette or cigar look realistic? Smoke. Add some magic to a fantasy portrait? Yep. Smoke! Here’s a quick tutorial on making photographs of smoke’s […]

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The components of your photography brand: Perception and positioning

When it comes to developing your photography. brand, it’s important to understand the difference between a corporate image and positioning. In the guide below, I’ll be diving into the components of a brand. What is a brand? A brand consists of two parts, your corporate image and your positioning within the market. You need to […]

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Selective sharpening in Lightroom

Sharpening helps your picture have a little more punch and can allow details to pop and draw attention. If you sharpen the entire image, however, you’ll end up with visible details, called artifacts, in places where there aren’t details, like a blue sky. To avoid creating these artifacts, you can sharpen only those areas that […]

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Night photography with a 50mm f/0.95 lens

If you’re fond of street photography at night and you’ve been shooting long enough, you must have heard about the legendary Leica Noctilux-M lens. This unbelievably fast 50mm f/0.95 lens comes with an equally astonishing price tag, making it nearly impossible for most photographers to shoot with. The Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct […]

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Appreciating the details of foliage in macro photography

If you want to dive into the elements of nature, you only need to follow the call of plants, said St. Petersburg-based freelance photographer Erika Parfenova. To prove this, we only have her “Botanical Garden” macro photography series to check out. If you find inspiration and creative energy in lush greenery and forests, I’m sure […]

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Extend effects beyond layer boundaries

You’ll notice that some applied effects are constrained by the boundaries of the layer you place them on. By this, I mean that the effect stops at the edge of the layer and not the composition. But fear not! There a few easy ways to fix this. The first method involves applying the RGS Grow […]

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WANDRD launches Tech Pouch to complement existing backpacks

WANDRD has announced two new products, including a Tech Pouch that can connect to the company’s existing PRVKE and DUO backpacks. Made from weather-resistant N420 HD Ripstop with 5PM Coating, the WANDRD Tech Pouch comes in three sizes, and has two quick-grab side handles. The pouch also has a secure grip pass-through handle and two […]

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The basics of creating a long exposure

We’ve all had those “ooh” moments. When we see a type of photograph that we’ve longed to create, but have often been afraid to do so. Four years ago, that was me, specifically when trying my first-ever long exposure. With my new (at the time) Nikon D800 in hand, Levi Sim by my side and […]

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The basics of creating a long exposure

We’ve all had those “ooh” moments. When we see a type of photograph that we’ve longed to create, but have often been afraid to do so. Four years ago, that was me, specifically when trying my first-ever long exposure. With my new (at the time) Nikon D800 in hand, Levi Sim by my side and […]

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Street photography depicts ordinary days of the new normal

As the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic drove the world to do lockdowns and social distancing, it also significantly changed the way we live. Many of the things that were common and everyday quickly became extraordinary. This drastically changed the way photographers worked — street photographers included — and the scenes they were able to […]

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How big can you go when printing photos?

A lot of photographers I meet always tell me that a photo is not really finished yet until it’s printed out. Now, you may or may not share that belief, but I’m sure that every photographer out there has at least thought about printing their work. Whether it’s for jazzing up a blank space in […]

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Four reasons why pro photographers need to stop losing sleep over smartphone cameras

I hear it all the time. “How do you compete with cell phone cameras?” The answer is kind of simple. Cell phone cameras, like the point and shoot cameras that preceded them, were designed for the consumer market. Not the professional market. By in large, cell phone cameras today are in fact reasonably powerful tools. […]

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Exploring the realm of fears and dreams in photomontage (NSFW)

Personal experiences and emotions have long been potent sources of inspiration and ideas for creative minds. For Spain-based fine art photographer Frank Diamond, photomontage (or composite photography) is an effective way to do this, and allows allows him to deeply tap into his fears, dreams and nightmares. By specializing in this photographic medium and haunting […]

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Portrait Tips: Be ready to be nimble

The last time Randy had a headshot done was about 11 years ago, and he’s been using the same picture ever since. Well, now he’s up for an award recognizing his contributions over a more-than-40-year career and he figures he needs an updated picture — if nothing else, he no longer wears eyeglasses. 11 years […]

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Photography terms that every beginner should be familiar with

If you’ve just started to get serious with photography, chances are, you’ve already encountered some terminologies that are still alien to you. But, fret not, as we’ve found a quick video that will get you up to speed with these terms, which every photographer must know. As part of their collection of videos for beginners, […]

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If you want to be a serious photographer, act like one

Good, I was hoping the title would grab your attention! If you’re already a serious photographer, great. You will relate to what is being said. If you want to be a serious photographer or you’re curious, my hope is that you find these tips useful. How I used my skills as a martial artist to […]

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FUJIFILM announces new GFX100S, X-E4 cameras and three new lenses

This morning, FUJIFILM announced five new products, including the GFX100S medium format mirrorless camera and the X-E4 mirrorless rangefinder-style camera. In addition, the company announced three lenses; the GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR, XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR and XF 70-30mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR lenses. GFX100S medium format mirrorless camera The GFX100S is Fuji’s […]

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Easily smooth skin and remove blemishes in LuminarAI

Need to smooth skin and remove blemishes? With LuminarAI, you can do it in mere seconds. Photofocus publisher Rich Harrington shows you how to get things done. Save on LuminarAI and get our free Boot Camp video course to help get you started!

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Steven Gotz, zootographer

This week we’re getting to know community member, Steven Gotz. Steven is primarily a Zootographer. Meaning, he makes images that zoos and wildlife parks can use for social media and print campaigns. The image above of the lions was used for the annual report and made it into Photoshop User Magazine, then into the Association of […]

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How to get the most out of photography communities

Let’s be honest here. How many photography communities, groups, forums and projects are you members of? Whether they are paid for or free, there is no shortage of photography communities out there. Here are a few tips to help you figure out which communities are best for you and how you can make the most […]

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Helping people look their best

Before you photograph a person, it is best to talk to them about what the goal of the photograph will be. Will it be a headshot? Or will it be used for a corporate photo? These things will help you make the subject look their best. In this chapter, instructor Levi Sim gives these and […]

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How to master light for spectacular landscape photos

Since photography is essentially working with and capturing light, mastering light is one of the fundamental skills that will let you to achieve outstanding photos. Of course, that includes landscape photography applications. It can be especially challenging since unlike studio photography, you have no control over the light that you get on a given day. […]

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Tips for restoring scanned slides and negatives

If you’ve had the pleasure of converting film slides of days-gone-by to the digital format, you may have experienced that bittersweet feeling of excitement mingled with a tinge of disappointment upon first viewing the dust, debris and fiber-laden results accumulated in closets, basements and attics worldwide. Building on a previous post, “Digitally Converting Slides and […]

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Tips for restoring scanned slides and negatives

If you’ve had the pleasure of converting film slides of days-gone-by to the digital format, you may have experienced that bittersweet feeling of excitement mingled with a tinge of disappointment upon first viewing the dust, debris and fiber-laden results accumulated in closets, basements and attics worldwide. Building on a previous post, “Digitally Converting Slides and […]

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How to emotionally deal with not being able to photograph

We all love to photograph. However, I’ve spoken to numerous people who now have difficultly photographing. Some of it is due to lack of access or health reasons. Some have immunocompromised people in their family that they don’t wish to endanger. I am fortunate. Night photography is by its nature considerably more solitary. And I […]

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Using LUTs for color, tone and contrast

A great way to add some interest to your photos is with using LUTs in Photoshop. LUTs (Lookup tables) have mostly been using for color grading film and video for years, think cinema blockbusters. They have a certain look and feel to them. A year or so ago, Adobe added LUTs to Photoshop and frankly, […]

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Sony Alpha 1 offers high-resolution, high-speed shooting for professionals

This morning, Sony announced the Alpha 1, a 50.1-megapixel full-frame, mirrorless camera. The new camera delivers high-speed shooting at up to 30fps, 8K 30p video and more. The Alpha 1 offers several groundbreaking features for both still and video professionals. Featuring a stacked Exmor RS image sensor, up to 120 AF/AE calculations per second, 10-bit […]

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Live: Watch Sony’s latest camera announcement

This morning, Sony is holding a new product announcement beginning at 10 a.m. ET. You can watch above. Branded under the tagline “The one never seen,” this announcement has gotten quite a few rumor mills turning. Everything from the Alpha a9 III to a curved full-frame sensor camera has been talked about. Stay tuned to […]

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Black Gobi reimagined in surreal landscape photography

As a fan of all things related to space and surreal imagery, otherworldly landscape photography always fascinates me. I particularly love how photographers use colors and textures to create worlds that are both familiar and alien at one. Case in point is a stunning project of Shenzen-based photographer and visual artist Jonas Daley, which he […]

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Epson SureColor P900 builds upon legacy, offering speed and pro-grade quality

When I first got my Epson SureColor P800 a couple years ago, I was absolutely delighted with the quality. I could finally print at home! So when its successor, the P900, came along, I was intrigued. But is it worth upgrading for? Let me start by saying that, in terms of overall quality, the P900 […]

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How do I backup my Lightroom Classic edits?

When you make edits in Lightroom Classic, those changes are usually stored in your Lightroom catalog settings. That’s useful right? But not always. What happens if the catalog is lost or damaged? What about if you want to open a photo up in another application outside of Lightroom? Well there’s an easy change to fix […]

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How do I backup my Lightroom Classic edits?

When you make edits in Lightroom Classic, those changes are usually stored in your Lightroom catalog settings. That’s useful right? But not always. What happens if the catalog is lost or damaged? What about if you want to open a photo up in another application outside of Lightroom? Well there’s an easy change to fix […]

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Setting up a quick natural light studio at home

Dreaming of building your own portrait studio? You can actually make a quick set up right now, right in your own garage, especially if it gets some nice natural light! In the video above from Adorama, Pye Jirsa of SLR Lounge gives some excellent tips on how to take advantage of the gorgeous natural light […]

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Focus stacking images for increased depth of field

You probably know by now that I enjoy infrared photography. While this post is shot with an infrared converted camera, I’m sharing a technique to get everything in focus in your image. A super depth of field is achieved working this way. Capture Using a long lens to compress a scene can leave some of […]

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Capturing instant photos with a Mamiya RZ67

Polaroids remain intriguing and popular in the digital age, but they aren’t exactly affordable to get shutter-happy with. Fortunately, there are less pricey options for those who want to experiment with instant photos. Instax films, for example, come in different sizes, and there are a variety of camera backs available. So, you may not need […]

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Mobile Monday: The Rode you should take

I was on the lookout for a new mobile video production microphone setup, without breaking the bank. And let’s just say that, after purchasing the Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone, I could not be happier with its performance. The kit I ordered included the microphone, a furry windshield, a red Lyre shockmount, a 3.5mm […]

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Conceptual portraits make clever use of desert valley colors

I am a big fan of genre-bending photography. I love how the elements from different forms and approaches come together to breathe new life into something familiar. One of my favorite photographers who do this perfectly is Slovakia-based photographer Maria Svarbova, with her colorful and atmospheric visual style. A perfect example is her “Lost in […]

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LuminarAI update brings bug fixes, optimized editing experience

This morning, Skylum announced an update to its new LuminarAI program, version 1.0.1. The update adds several interface improvements, as well as 111 bug fixes for both macOS and Windows platforms. Enhanced editing experience The biggest change users will see is the new Edit panel. Instead of being broken out into tabs, you’ll now see […]

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