A Different Approach to Filenames
There are many ways to name your images. Following a simple naming structure will help you find your images locally on your computer and on the net.
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Listen to What the Client Wants and Give Them What They Need
This short story about a photo of James Gandolfini will teach you to listen to what your client wants so you can give them what they need.
Listen to What the Client Wants and Give Them What They Need
This short story about a photo of James Gandolfini will teach you to listen to what your client wants so you can give them what they need.
How to take a Passport Photo
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.
Photofocus London Photo Walk
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. […]
Global and Local Change Concept using Lightroom’s Dehaze
This written and video tutorial uses Lightroom’s new Dehaze effect to teach a Global and Local change concept when editing an image.
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.
How I Got the Shot : HDR Interior Architecture
HDR Programs, such as Photomatix, do most of the heavy lifting when developing HDR images, but you first need to create quality images using a few essential tools – tripod, cable release and a good lens.
Five Tips on Photographing a Model in a Hotel Room (NSFW)
I’ve been following former Sports Illustrated / HBO photographer Anthony Nestes’ transition from sports and entertainment to fashion and glamour photography. He has a unique way of adding simple elements to a scene to help bring the image to life. I took a day trip to Anthony’s home in Flagler Beach, Florida, and spent the day […]
How to Get an Emotion from your Subject
There are six basic emotions — sadness, surprise, fear, happiness, disgust, anger. Understanding these emotions will help you bring them out in your subjects to create memorable photographs. 