Photographer of the Day: Alex Robson

Category: Beauty Photographer: Alex Robson “Georgia-Bride” Photographer of the Day, Alex Robson, features a fresh face with ultra clean makeup and superbly styled hair in his photograph “Georiga-Bride.” The candid expression add to her innocent look. The embellishments on her beige gown are set off by the patterned, neutral background. Topping it all is the…

Jim DiVitale, Photographer, Digital Pioneer 1957 – 2016

Portrait of Jim DiVitale ©Jack Resnicki Jim DiVitale, commercial photographer, educator, writer, mentor and artist died on December 13, 2016 at the Hospice Atlanta Center surrounded by is wife and friends. Jim or “Jimmy D” shared his knowledge of photography, Photoshop, digital capture and generous spirit with everyone he met. Jim’s passion for photography led…

New to Photomatix? Start with a Preset

The photo above is the normal exposure of a Waffle House near my studio. Periodically the company remodels one of their restaurants. I saw this one was under what looked more like destruction rather than renovation. I noticed a pair of children with their father standing in front of the remains of a favorite place…

Photographer of the Day: Shelby Deep

Category: Fashion Photographer: Shelby Deep “Kaylei” Photographer of the Day, Shelby Deep, combines a playful styling aesthetic in her photograph “Kaylei.” Clothing is not fashion in this one. “Kaylei” is pure creative imagination made real. The plaits in her hair form a head piece that is topped with moss and twigs. Her makeup brings out…

Pro Tip: Make a Tripod into a Monopod

There are times I really wish i had a monopod. You know, those one legged camera stabilizers sports photogs use to steady their long lenses. Thing is I don’t want to buy one. What to do? Convert your tripod into a monopod This is so simple. Extend one of the tripod’s legs so the head…

Photographer of the Day: Brian Harwood

Category: Fashion Photographer: Brian Harwood“Sasha” Photographer of the Day, Brian Harwood, presents a classic fashion photograph with “Sasha.” The dramatic makeup and off-the-shoulder gown set the mood. Her strong, graphic profile compliments her bow hat with netting. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on 500px here. To learn how your work can be featured on…

Perfectly Clear Flash Sale 8am – 10am EST Today

It’s Cyber Monday! Celebrate with this early day flash sale on Perfectly Clear Complete for only $89.00 FLASH SALE – $60 OFF   Refine proofs with customized settings I use Perfectly Clear Complete to smooth skin, brighten eyes and even contour faces. Best of all I can easily make custom presets to do the work…

Flash Sale on Perfectly Clear! Save

Perfectly Clear Complete One of the products I use in my everyday portrait / fashion work is Perfectly Clear Complete. I would not normally bug our Photofocus Readers with this… BUT, this sale saves you $60.00 if you act now. During the sale the whole package is $89.00.It expires at 2:00pm TODAY! Video tutorial Perfectly…

Perfectly Clear Complete–Black Friday Sale!

Perfectly Clear Complete is an amazing plug-in that helps photographers finish their images in either Lightroom or Photoshop.  Post-production requires a huge amount of time from photographers to get images ready to go to their customers. Perfectly Clear from Athentech is the answer to this problem. It’s easy to use with simple, built-in presets that…

Photographer of the Day: Steve Lavelle

Category: Fashion Photographer: Steve Lavelle“Street Fashion” Photographer of the Day, Steve Lavelle, takes fall fashion to the streets in his editorial style image “Street Fashion.” Warm colors in the background and on the woman at the left omake the models pop. The man is looking down the street, perhaps seeking a taxi while the woman…