This photographer doesn’t just find locations, he builds his sets from scratch

Dunja Djudjic

Many times, planning and preparing for a shot requires a fair amount of time. But photographer Nicky Hamilton raises preparation to another level. He approached his latest project The Lonely Man like a painter with a blank canvas. He didn’t just find the location, set the lighting and took the shots. He built each of […]

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Adobe Tip: How to use Dehaze in Photoshop

Dave Cross

In this video tutorial Dave Cross shows how to selectively apply Dehaze in Photoshop. It can be faster and easier than using the Adjustment Brush in either Lightroom or Camera Raw. The answer lies in using the Camera Raw filter in Photoshop and a mask.

Snapchat Spectacles are finally available for online purchase

Dunja Djudjic

Snapchat Spectacles have finally stopped being a rare treasure. If you’ve wanted to try them out, you can now get them on the online store of Snap Inc. These sunglasses with a built-in camera allow you to shoot videos and record what you see from your point of view. These sunglasses were first announced in […]

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This is why fluid head video tripods are useful for photography

John Aldred

I switched over to mostly using fluid head video tripods for stills photography about 8 years ago. I still have a couple of Manfrottos with ball heads. I also use ball heads with sliders. But, my go-to is a Libec video tripod with a fluid bowl head. They just make life so much easier, especially […]

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Abstract: The Art of Design – a new Netflix series to inspire all kinds of creatives

Dunja Djudjic

Netflix has launched a new original documentary TV series every creative can watch to get inspired. Abstract: The Art of Design follows some of the most innovative designers in different disciplines: graphic designers, photographers, illustrators and architects. It follows their art, creative process and all the challenges they face in through their work. Also, it helps […]

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Our New Book is Free (and All Are On Sale)

Photofocus Team

We’ve just released a new iBook about Costa Rica and photography — “A Journey Through Costa Rica: A Photographic Exploration of a Country Rich in Natural Beauty.”  Until March 15, 2017 we’re giving away the book for free.  In it Rich Harrington shares his images from a two-week trip as well as a bit of history from the…

From bugs to poison: the weird history of fake blood

Dunja Djudjic

Nowadays you can simply buy fake blood, even online. But if you don’t have a high budget and you’re filming the next Texas Chainsaw Massacre – you will probably still want to rely on DIY blood. Ketchup doesn’t really work, so – what’s the perfect recipe? Before cinema and TV, there were only theaters. And […]

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