Utilizing the Crop Tool Overlay

The crop tool in Lightroom is a well-known tool, yet there is more to it than there may seem. Here I will show you how using overlays will make the crop tool more effective and useful. Once in Lightroom, navigate to the Develop panel and select the crop tool [keyboard shortcut R.] 1. Setting Up […]

Photo of the Day: Untitled

Category: Children Photograph: “Untitles” by Md. Abu sayed joader. This image really caught my eye for a number of reasons. The photographer captured children playing in an area most would consider unsafe, while they seem unaware of his presence. It feels as if we are seeing a peek into their mischief. The punchy colors and strong contrast lends […]

Triggertrap iOS Version 4.1 Release

Triggertrap just released Version 4.1 of their already-amazing iOS app. Their developers re-wrote the core of the app to bring some pretty cool new features. For those that don’t know, Triggertrap is a camera remote control solution that uses your smartphone to trigger your camera. The app can use things like the face detection sensor, motion sensors, internal cocks, GPS, sound and vibration sensors to trigger a camera.

Fixing (and Organizing) Holiday and Vacation Photos

Okay…  you made it through the holiday season… chances are you have a ton of photos that you’ve taken of your family and your trip.  Now its time to get those images organized and processed to look their best. This webinar will help you get your holiday and vacation photos looking great.  you’ll learn how […]

I Think I Know The Hardest Thing About Photography

I think I know the hardest thing about photography… (At least for me) It’s judging my own work. I’ve been a print competition judge at a national and regional level. I’ve done image critiques in paid workshops and online. I’ve judged more than 50 online photo contests. When I am looking at YOUR work, I […]

Photo of the Day: 1225 Polar Express

Category: Commercial Photograph: “1225 Polar Express” by Thomas Nighswander. 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 so you can focus on doing what […]

No Sippy Cups here, just Baby Plates

Some of the most used tools on a Hollywood set are C-Stands and Apple Boxes. Then there are these little babies, Baby Plates. What is a Baby Plate you ask? It’s a 5/8 stud, about 3″ tall, welded onto a 3.5″ x 6″ metal plate. It has many uses. Allow me to share a few […]