Photoshoot and Beyond
Nikon had a big day earlier this week at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. In addition to launching a totally-new 360 camera, Nikon also launched a new flagship D5 FX camera, as well as a D500 DX camera. D5 The D5 has a long list of impressive specs: 20.83mp CMOS full-frame sensor Unprecedented native ISO range, […]
A passport photo is NOT a portrait – it’s a reference photo. Much like a driver’s licenses, its sole purpose is to reference your likeness. Taking your own photo is easy, once you know the requirement.
I realize I am in the minority when I say that I generally see no need for super high-resolution cameras like the Nikon D810, the Canon 5DS R and similar bodies with full-frame sensors boasting crazy high pixel counts. It just doesn’t make sense on paper. The more pixels you cram on a sensor, the […]
Photography has been called the “universal language.” We all speak it by making photographs. The Photofocus Photo of the Day posts feature a great picture in seven primary categories: Weddings, Portrait, Fashion, Architecture, Sports, Children and Street. Some days the category might change depending on submissions. The other classifications are: Commercial, Landscape & Still Life. […]
It’s a beautiful sunny day, you’re shooting indoors looking out to a sliding glass door or window and it’s brighter outside than on your set. Your talent is moving so HDR is not an option. You really don’t want a silhouette, if you expose for the talent then your sliding glass door or window blows […]
This week we catch up with a photographer and a Lightroom expert. First Levi Sim sits down with guru and photographer Terry White to talk Lightroom, gear, gadgets, and portfolios. Then Pamela sits down with Zach Sutton to dig into his start in photography and some practical advice. Get the show here or get it on […]
Category: Commercial Photograph: “Clock Work Orange” by R. Tom Sizemore III The intricacies of clockworks remind the view of busy-ness, logistics, functionality & teamwork. The orange gear says warmth and strength. The photograph has strong commercial uses. Originally shared with the Photofocus Pool on Flickr right here. To learn how your work can be featured on […]
Join us for a special Photo Walk as members of the Photofocus team – Richard Harrington, Eric Renno and Vanelli – explore London with our good friend, local expert and photographer, Dave Williams.The photowalk is for all levels of photographers. Once we meet, experienced photographers are welcome to forge ahead or mentor an eager beginner. […]
Making pictures at nighttime can be challenging. Parts of a picture that are lit with street lamps or other lights are very bright compared to the darkness of the sky or the shadows under trees and porches. This scene is described as having a high dynamic range—the difference between light and shadow is very great. […]
Drones are really a lot of fun once you safely learn to fly them. Here are a few important tips to help you get up and flying. I didn’t list them in any particular order, so be sure to read through all of them before you get started.