Photoshoot and Beyond
Registration of drones-unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs is now the law of the land starting today, Monday December 21, 2015. The process couldn’t be simpler. Go to https://registermyuas.faa.gov. If you are flying a micro-drone (they usually cost less than $100.00) that weighs less than half a pound, no registration is needed. If it weighs between […]
Category: Nature Photograph: “Sunset Storm” by Murray Fox Thunder. Lightning. The power of nature. Enough said. 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 Lightroom is all about saving you time […]
This email hit my inbox this morning. I knew it was a scam. Photographic jobs just don’t happen this way. I was ready to junk it when several of my fellow photographers responded in humorous and somewhat sarcastic ways. I’m sharing this because photographers new to our business might not see it for what it […]
Category: Commercial Photograph: “The Princess” by Darrell Miller The snow falling around the princess in ermine and fur against the cold set the stage. Her enigmatic smile draws the viewer into the story while the yellow rose promises warmth in the coming spring. Originally shared with the Photofocus Pool on Flickr right here. To learn how […]
Category: Nature & Landscape Photograph: “Super Moon over Saybrook Lighthouse” by Jeffrey Newcomer If super moons were always there, would there have been lighthouses? A beautiful photograph that poses an interesting question. Originally shared with the Photofocus Google Plus community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]