Photographer of the Day: Stig Nygaard

Category: Architecture Photographer: Stig Nygaard Photo: “Copenhagen International School” While this very pretty image is not what I would typically refer to as an “architectural” photograph, it is a compelling image of a very interesting building. The building itself is rather unusual as the facade panels are functioning photovoltaic solar panels, over 12,000 of them. […]

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Drobo and Photofocus announce Impact Photo Contest winners

As a part of the 9th annual World Photography Day, Drobo and Photofocus have announced the winners of the annual Impact Photo Contest. The winners were chosen from over 1300 photos submitted. Each of the photos were judged by Photofocus Publisher Richard Harrington, Director of Content Kevin Ames and authors Chamira Young and Michéle Grenier. […]

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Calibrating your camera’s autofocus system with the Datacolor SpyderLENSCAL

Making sure your camera’s autofocus system is properly calibrated can be important for a variety of reasons: Determining if your lens’ AF servo is operating properly Determining if your camera’s AF sensors are accurate Calibrating your lenses for a specific working distance; for example portraiture or macro The Datacolor SpyderLENSCAL is designed to help owners […]

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Get your walking shoes on! Registration open for Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk

Every year, photographers around the world come together for Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk. Hosted every first Saturday of October each year, each walk consists of less than 50 walkers. It’s a great way to socialize and explore your town (or a new area), and most of all, capture some amazing images! The Worldwide Photo […]

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Six portrait photography tips for beginners

If you're thinking about getting into portrait photography, then you've made a wise choice. Capturing people's portraits requires some technical skill coupled with an artistic touch. It's the perfect hobby or profession for people that can't quite answer the "are you left or right brain?" question.

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Photographer of the Week: August 12-16, 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 August, we’re taking a look at some of the best art you’ll find on the street, while in September, […]

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Sunday Comics: Diamonds vs. gear?

Every Sunday we take a moment to look at our photographic selves in a humorous way. This about a lady photographer… Sunday Comics opening photo is by: Joe Ciciarelli on Unsplash

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