How I Got the Shot – Backlit with Window Light
Manipulating window light with the right aperture and by using a reflector can quickly produce amazing photographs.
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What is a DSLM?
Everybody is talking about the movement to smaller and lighter cameras such as the Sony A7 series, Panasonic GH4, and Fuji models. This new group of mirrorless cameras are known as a DSLM, or digital single-lens mirrorless camera.
How To Create Measurable Photography Goals: Part 1
Setting Measurable Goals To Foster Growth: Part 1 Have you ever felt your passion for photography grow stagnant? I certainly have, and let me tell you, it’s not a pleasant feeling. You wonder what the purpose is of snapping photos; you’re not completely satisfied with your interactions with your clients ; you sense a lack […]
Lightroom Hangout: Deck the Halls with Lightroom Tips
You gotta join us live for our next Google+ Hangout, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune in live, you can be entered to win excellent prizes to help you in your work. (Note: MUST BE TUNED IN LIVE TO WIN). We’ll be giving away a copy of Photomatix from HDRSoft. Plus […]
Photo of the Day: Sunset Storm
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 […]
Avoid Holiday Scams!
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 […]
Five High-End Holiday Gifts Guaranteed To Make Your Photographer Happy
There are lots of sites publishing lists of inexpensive gifts for photographers. But what about those of you who had a good year and who want to share the love with your favorite photographer? Here’s your list… These five items are high-end gifts that just about any photographer would enjoy. They are priced between $120 […]
Galactic Warfighters: Much More Than Toys
A little over year ago, I stumbled across an amazing image on Facebook that someone was trying to pass off as a production still from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. Knowing how closely J.J. Abrams protects his mystery box, I was dubious and started digging. That search lead me to Matthew Callahan and the toy […]
2015 Holiday Gift Guide
A lot of us are just coming out of the fog of Christmas photography rush orders and holiday shipping deadlines for photo products. We finally have time to breathe, and browse, and shop! I’ve put together a list of gifts that I’d personally recommend that hopefully, a little bit different than other lists you’ve seen. […]
Gear I Can’t Live Without On Wedding Day
Over the years of photographing weddings I’ve learned how to edit the amount of gear I take with me. In the beginning, I was unsure of what I’d come across so my car would be stuffed silly with all kinds of things that I never ended up touching. Here’s what has stood the test of […]