Photoshoot and Beyond
I had over 55,000 emails in my inbox. It didn’t bother me until I started losing track and a few clients called, asking if I received their time-sensitives emails. Desperate, I turned to Facebook and posted a plea for help. My Facebook friend, Florida photographer Tim Forrest, came to the rescue. Along with being a…
Category: Children Photograph: “Eimi music lover” by Tomas Salinka Props and background gives this photo character, but Tomas use of a spotlight is what adds drama to the image. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article.
LinkedIn purchased Lynda.com; an online learning company, on April 7, 2015 for $1.5 billion. In June of this year–according to Forbes–Microsoft announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which they will acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion, inclusive of LinkedIn’s net cash. Sounds impressive, but…
Sometimes a simple background works for an image and sometimes you need to spice it up. Placing a gobo (go between)—such as a plant, blinds or a cucoloris (a device for casting shadows or silhouettes to produce patterned illumination)—will cast a shadow on a boring background. It’s best to include the shadow during the photoshoot,…
Category: Children Photograph: “Children” by Rajagopalan Sarangapani Vibrant colors draws you into this candid shot of a day in the life of these children. At first glance, it appears the children live a simple life. Looking a little closer we see a cell phone in the child’s hand; showing that even a simple life can have technology.…
The windswept-hair look has been a favorite for many portrait photographers over the years. Using a high-power fan ensures the look; but when power is not an option on a location shoot, it’s useless. Here’re a few “no-power-needed” tips and tricks to help get the windswept hair look without a fan. Movement with the subject…
Contributing article by Armando J. Pérez-Carreño In today’s crowded online world, a good social presence can make or break you. Here are five tips every photographer should consider to run an effective Facebook campaign. So, you decided to become a photographer right? That’s great! What’s your focus (pun intended)? But really, the very first thing…
Cleaning your camera sensor and lens is a routine maintenance task all cameras need. You could send your camera back to the manufacturer, find a local camera repair shop or clean it yourself. Obviously cleaning your camera yourself is cheaper and faster, but it does come with a few risks if not performed properly. This…
Category: Children Photograph: “Girl begging” by Mary Ann DeSocio A low angle of view added to this emotional capture of a little girl begging. By getting low, Mary Ann enabled the viewer to see the world from the little girl’s point of view. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your…
The secret ingredient to produce the sports-grit look is to light the subject with harsh light. Harsh light produces strong shadows for a powerful photo. It sculptures the subject in such a way that when applying the Lightroom preset, the grit look is achieved. Style the shoot to change the mood I’ve been happy with…