Photoshoot and Beyond
Category: Fashion Photographer: Shawn Miller “Nerdy Fashion Models” Photofocus photographer of the day, Shawn Miller makes a great spoof on the “serious” world of fashion photography with his wonderfully played “Nerdy Fashion Models.” Showing that even nerds need coordinated fashion, Miller offers an original take on a well worn trope.His models mock the dead pan…
Welcome to the morning after the night before when you shot all of those photographs of fireworks. If you are like me, you have at least a hundred or more waiting for you to do all of the post production work on them. This is not a mountain to climb. it’s a fun little molehill…
It’s that time of year again. Independence Day is almost here. All over the U.S. there will be amazing displays of fireworks. Photographer’s naturally want to make the best possible photos of these dazzling displays of burning light. Here’s how I shoot them. Gear There are a few absolutely needed things and some accessories that…
Category: Fashion Photographer: Alex Robson “Black Dress” Photofocus photographer of the day, Alex Robson draws inspiration from classic Chanel to portray this full length black dress. The single black glove with bracelet matches her necklace. The hair and makeup by Mandy of Strawberry Blonde evokes the mid twentieth century. Robson honors the aesthetic of past…
Category: Fashion Photographer: UK Photo Art “Anna 7” Photofocus photographer of the day is UK Photo Art. “Anna7,” is an editorial / lifestyle photograph that features makeup, messy hair, a simple necklace in an urban setting. The soft light makes Anna’s eyes and striking red hair glow. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the “Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems” final rule for non-hobby and non-recreational purposes today. Read on for a brief summary. The whole summary of part 107 is here. The rules take effect in 60 days. Highlights of part 107 The rule includes UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)…
Category: Portraits Photographer: Sohail Karmani “Camel Herder” Photofocus photographer of the day is Sohail Karmani. His rich black and white study of a camel driver finishing a cigarette is a powerful statement about living in a desert environment. The driver’s eyes show wisdom garnered over years. There is a steeliness in them, a depth that…
Recently, I had a chance to try out some new techniques while shooting. One of my clients, The Rack Athletic Performance Center, is a training facility cleverly disguised as a gym. The trainers there emphasize functional training, not working out. I produce short, less than a minute, easy to absorb videos that are an integral…
The latest release of Lightroom CC 2015 includes a new more controllable version of Upright and a new Transform panel in the Develop module. Here’s a Photofocus first look Upright has moved Upright, formerly found in the Lens Correction panel, has moved to the new Transform panel. All of the Upright modes you have grown…
Category: Fashion Photographer: Tommy Le “Untitled” Photofocus photographer of the day, Tommy Le, takes us to the streets of Saigon, Vietnam where his model on a phone call looks attentively away from the camera. Her white dress with brass buttons is dressed up with looped strands of pearls. Her clutch purse adds to the street…