Workarounds for Broken Liquify in Photoshop CC 2015.1

I was retouching a photograph of Amy Patterson that had a wardrobe failure. The left side of her corset looked like it just didn’t fit. This is a quick fix in Photoshop using Liquify. Liquify Problem I discovered that Liquify is broken in the latest release of Photoshop CC 2015.1. A very bright block appears […]

Photo of the Day: Beautiful Thorns

Category: Nature Photograph: “Beautiful Thorns” by John Jennings The cactus is a wonder of natural adaptation. This photograph showcases the pattern of thorns that form its defenses. Originally shared with the Photofocus Google Plus community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. This Post Sponsored by: […]

Happy Holiday Shooting!

Where ever the holidays find you, there are lots of opportunities to commit memories to photography. Carry your camera. Holiday decorations are calling you! Gear Travel light. A DSLR or mirrorless camera with a normal lens is usually all you need. Now I admit to carrying a tripod whenever I can, though not always. Boost […]

Once upon a time in Paris

Paris! Moulin Rouge, the Champs Élysée, the Louvre, the Musé d’Orsay are all there. So is the Eiffel Tower. That was to be the subject of my self assignment in the City of Lights: create a singular portrait of this iconic landmark. It’s Everywhere The Eiffel Tower dominates the Paris skyline. You see it everywhere […]

Photo of the Day: Covered Bridge

Category: Nature & Landscape Photograph ” Covered Bridge with Autumn Colors in Ohio”  by Brian Snyder Brian Snyder’s photograph brings the viewer to a place of peace, beauty and a calm moment perfect for introspection. Originally shared with the Photofocus Google Plus community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, […]

Makeup for Men: Making Better Portraits

I’ve written here on Photofocus I’m a huge proponent of professional makeup for photographs of women whether they are high fashion, an actor’s headshot or an executive portrait. This is true for men too. Recently it was time to get a new headshot made. I sat in the chair of makeup artist Amy George before […]

Makeup for Men: Making Better Portraits

I’ve written here on Photofocus I’m a huge proponent of professional makeup for photographs of women whether they are high fashion, an actor’s headshot or an executive portrait. This is true for men too. Recently it was time to get a new headshot made. I sat in the chair of makeup artist Amy George before […]

Photo of the Day: London Tube – Commuters from Work

Category: Commercial Photograph “London Tube – Commuters from Work” by Lukas D. Albert The commuter stares out of the photograph engaging the viewer in his situation and that of his fellow Tube riders. Is it an ad for transit? A movie? Something sinister? All that matters is that his gaze grabs our attention. Originally shared with […]

Photo of the Day: Monarch Butterfly

Category: Nature & Landscape Photograph: “Monarch Butterfly” by Stuart Schaefer What says “nature” better than a monarch butterfly sipping at a colorful flower? Originally shared with the Photofocus Google Plus community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. This Post Sponsored by: Perfectly Clear for Photoshop or […]

Photo of the Day: Gray’s Camp Sunrise

Category: Nature & Landscape Photograph: “Gray’s Camp Sunrise” by Jim Denham Serenity of sunrise over water evokes the power of a new day. It’s nature at it’s most beautiful as the morning begins once again. Originally shared with the Photofocus Google Plus community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, […]