Photoshoot and Beyond
This week we catch up with two greats from the photo industry. First up we learn abut a new photo editor that gives access to pro level tools at no cost to the user. Then we check in with concert photographer and photo assistant Brad Moore. Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don’t forget […]
NOTE: Recently at Adobe MAX, all attendees (including me) were given a Fuji X T10 mirrorless camera with an 18-55mm lens. At retail this set up goes for about $1,100 when not on sale. Right now I’m in the market for a new camera. I’m borrowing a Lumix GX7 from a friend and I’ve played with […]
I’m a full-time people photographer–my living depends on me making portraits of people that represent them in the best way possible. I study lighting and posing techniques to get the best results possible when I’m making the pictures, and I am always practicing seeking the best finishing techniques so my pictures will look their best […]
The first rule in creating a Lightroom catalog is to develop a folder structure that makes sense to you. Following these simple tips will ensure your Lightroom catalog will be organized and efficient. 
My friends at Mindshift Gear sent over one of their newest bag: the Backlight 26L for me to review. This bag is perfect for anyone looking to fit a bunch of gear for a basic day shoot or even a 2-3 day shoot. Lots of space and superb build quality. Check out the video review […]
Come join us for an evening of fun as we photograph Downtown Portland. We will meet at the Barista on Alberta Street, then we explore the Art District of downtown to capture Portland. We will finished with a round table chat at a local restaurant. Thanks to Perfectly Clear for partnering with us on these events. We’ll be […]
Are you in New York for Photo Plus Expo? So are we! Join the Photofocus team for a night in Times Square. We’re going on a photo walk and its your chance to catch up with Photofocus authors like Scott Bourne, Levi Sim, Pamela Berry, Kevin Ames, Rich Harrington, and Ron Pepper (and a few […]
Here’s you chance to meet the PhotoFocus Team at PhotoPlus Expo 2015 this October 22-24th in New York. Photofocus Times Square Photo Walk – 7PM Friday, October 23 Join PhotoFocus Founder Scott Bourne, Publisher Richard Harrington and authors Levi Sim, Pamela Berry and Kevin Ames in Times Square at 7pm on Friday, October 23rd for […]
I’m a huge advocate of creating depth in a photograph. One of the ways is to use a back light or at times referred to as a hair light when shooting talent. Some of the challenges I might have are when the talent has blonde or gray / silver colored hair. I’ll lose hair detail […]
(NOTE this is an infomercial for Platypod – I include it here because it is frankly pretty darn good at explaining the product in a way that a written blog post cannot.) While Rich & I were walking the show floor at Photoshop World in Las Vegas last August, we came upon an ingenious little […]