Why knowing camera settings are helpful

I am an administrator for two Facebook groups — Long Exposure Photography and Long Exposure Creativity. Every once in a while, I see people asking, “What are your camera settings?” Invariably, someone will say, “What does it matter? EXIF settings aren’t helpful. They won’t tell you how to shoot.” That’s true. They really don’t tell […]

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The creative creation challenge

Looking for a project to spark your imagination? Read about this creative creation challenge and get ready to stimulate your inspiration! Photography is a wonderful way to express ourselves. It allows us to share thoughts, values and stories to inspire others. If you are a photographer — or enjoy taking photographs — chances are you […]

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The best of your holiday photos

We know it wasn’t quite holidays, as usual, this year but we wanted to celebrate some of our reader’s holiday photos with you all the same. Many cities and families took the opportunity to decorate a bit more, shine more lights and have a little more fun at home with their holiday photos. Others went […]

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Weekly Wrap-Up: Dec. 27, 2020 – Jan. 2, 2021

We hope you are having a safe and happy New Year! This week, Joy Celine Asto spotlighted Christmas trees … and what happens to them when they’re tossed to the curb. Then, Julie Powell taught us about the differences between Manual and Aperture Priority modes. Darren Miles reviewed the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm lens, while Lauri […]

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Need fresh photography inspiration? Try these ideas

Inspiration doesn’t come easy even for the most creative photographers out there. It’s something that we all grapple with once in a while, and it can easily throw us off our momentum for photography projects. Whether you’re feeling burned out or struggling with a creative block, there are ways you can get back into the […]

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Don’t forget to change the date in your camera and software

Happy New Year! It’s that time of the year when we remind you to update your in-camera copyright date, and to also change it in the owner’s information depending on which camera you have. While I have you here, I’d also like to prompt you to update the information in the software you use. For […]

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Happy New Year from Photofocus

From all of us at Photofocus, we wish you a very Happy New Year! To get you started with 2021, be sure to check out some of our New Year-centric pieces:

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