Photo of the Day: He Thinks He’s An Airplane

Category: Children Photograph: He thinks he’s an airplane by Craig Hudson This photo is pure joy! The little boy’s expression is so adorable! His reflection on the floor adds depth, and in combination to the composition and the angle from which the photographer took the photo, it is an engaging overall image. Originally shared on the Photofocus Facebook Community, right […]

Review: Photoboards from Sweet Pix

Recently, Sweet Pix reached out and requested a review of their 8” x 8” photo boards. These photo boards can be ordered directly from an iPhone through the Sweet Pix app, which is available on iTunes.   After downloading the app, the process of creating the photo boards is fast and simple. The entire process took about […]

Knitting Your Own Props for Newborns

One of the genres of photography that is experiencing massive growth and demand is newborn photography. I’m sure at some point, you have seen a tiny baby wrapped up tightly in a piece of cloth, laying in a basket, or propped up onto their tiny hands while they sleep. There is a huge advantage to […]

Instagram Launches Multiple Account Management

Anyone who uses Instagram as a social media outlet for sharing personal images, as well as maintaining and building an audience for their business, knows that switching accounts can be a royal pain. The idea of swapping all the time was annoying enough for me to never create a second account and for a while, I […]

Photo of the Day: Liam

Category: Children Photograph: Liam by Ryan Shepard Ryan’s image has wonderful connection. He captured the little boy’s expression at just the right moment and as a viewer, I feel it is engaging and makes me want to return his smile. Originally shared on the Photofocus Facebook community, right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the […]

Photo of the Day: Newborn

Category: Children Photograph: Newborn by Robyn Edgar Kilponen of Blue Egg Photography The image of the day was chosen because it is so engaging. This little one has so much personality and the photographer captured an adorable moment that the parents are sure to love. I think skin tones are lovely and the processing is not overdone. […]

Photo of the Day: Declan

Category: Children Photograph: Declan by Ryan Shepard I originally chose this photo because the color grading is excellent. The little boy appears to have has his playtime interrupted and his expression is engaging. Originally shared on the Photofocus Facebook community, right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the site, please read this article. […]

Lens Distortion in Portraits

As a portrait photographer, I love getting a close, tight shot that really captures the personality of my subject. Understanding the limitations and effects your gear has on the final image is vital. Close up portraits are typically shot using a focal length of 85mm or longer, but when starting out, these lenses may not be an […]

The Importance of Portraits

I tell anyone who listens that printing your photos is so incredibly important. Anything from snapshots of a sleeping child, to wedding photos and portraits need to be turned into tangible copies. Why? Because of the unknown. You never know what will happen and when those prints will become an invaluable keepsake for your loved […]

Every Photographer Has a Place

One of the most common posts I see in photography forums and groups are those upset about the prices other photographers are charging. While this may be a bit of a controversial post, I’d like to offer another way to view this oft argued subject. It never fails, after a year or two of charging for […]