Photomatix Essentials for Photoshop Elements
Take a look at the new Photomatix Essentials plugin for Photoshop Elements with Photofocus author Ron Pepper. 
Category: gear
Reverse Lens Macro – Exploring Life at Full-Scale
As with any specialized area of photography, the art of macro photography – that is, making images of objects at a very close range – is in a creative world unto it’s own. This is true not only in terms of the specialized gear required to tell a story at a true 1:1 scale, but […]
Photographer Shares 9 Pieces of Gear He Wished He’d Never Purchased
Many people suffer from gear acquisition syndrome (GAS), regardless of occupation or hobbies. It’s part of living in the materialistic Western World. The problem with photographers is, however, that we often feel justified in our purchases because we’re “making money” with our new toys, rather than simply allowing them to collect dust in the garage. […]
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Adding Light – The Difference Just One Light Can Make
When I first started out with photography, natural light was my best friend. I didn’t have money for lights, so I learned to shoot using what was available to me. Shoot after shoot, I’d tuck a little money away into a gear fund to save up for lights. Natural light can get you pretty far, but […]
Are Generic Camera Products Worth it?
Like many of us, I am on a budget. I want to save money and buy things that I perceive to be a good deal. As you are aware, there are third-party options for just about everything in dealing with our cameras. Some are absolutely worth it and some just don’t make the cut. Here are a few […]
Downloading Images from a Digital Camera [UP10]
Understanding Photoshop is a biweekly column that takes an in-depth look at how digital photographs are built and manipulated. It is a college-level course in plain English for free at Photofocus. To learn more see this article. Don’t Skip Column 9 Acquiring Images from a Digital Camera There are two major ways of downloading images from a […]
Shooting Wildlife with an 800mm Lens | Moose Peterson – What’s in the Bag
Join Photofocus’ Melissa Niu and wildlife photographer Moose Peterson about capturing amazing photos with a Nikon 800mm f5.6. 
Traveling with Gear | Peter Hurley – What’s in the Bag
Melissa Niu of Photofocus talks with headshot photographer Peter Hurley about the gear he carries when traveling from his NYC-based studio. 
Why I REALLY Love The New Lensbaby Velvet 56
I just was not prepared for this. I’ve used Lensbaby products for 10 years and really enjoyed them, but I’ve always relegated them to the “specialty” lens category. But I have to say I find myself reaching for the new Velvet 56 more often than not. It’s no specialty lens. And what’s really telling about […]
Quick Tip: Focal Length and Distortion
The other day I was out with some friends, and I also brought my Fuji X-T1 and 18-55mm lens along for the ride. I ordered a beer, and before having a sip I decided to photograph it. Because I was sitting close to the table, my first instinct was to photograph it with the lens zoomed in […]