Photoshoot and Beyond
If nobody cared, would you still take pictures? I’ve been posing this question to myself for a while now, this idea of “If nobody cared about my work, would I still create?”. Am I creating truly for myself, or is it a hybrid between the audience’s and my own enjoyment combined? It stems back to […]
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If you go out on a shoot in the rain or in the snow, you;d better make sure your gear is protected. I mean Cameras, strobes and water don’t mix well together. I know Ilko does a nylon bag thingy when he goes out in the rain, and now, I see Manny Ortiz doing a […]
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Category: Street. Photograph: “Daydreaming” by Ivan Rigamonti (username “Ivan Rigamonti” on Flickr). Originally shared on the Photofocus Flickr community right here. Why I picked this image: Street photographers have an eye to see the extraordinary in the ordinary and document these scenes with their camera. Ivan captured a beautiful silent moment of a woman daydreaming and looking out…
Nowadays mirrorless cameras are becoming more and more popular. One thing people adore is its compact size and weight, other, the ability to adapt other system lenses via special adapters. on the technical side, though, 18 mm flange focal distance allows Sony mirrorless system to adopt practically any other system lenses, like Canon EF, EF-S, […]
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One day, while a film student Anthony van der Meer had lunch in Amsterdam, his iPhone was stolen. By the time he realized it and went to the police, it was already too late. Anthony was not that stressed about the fact that he’d lost an expensive phone. What made him particularly uneasy was the […]
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Back in 2014 I first reviewed the Drobo Mini and now I’d like to write an update that discusses the unit from a more long-term view. As a refresher – the Mini holds up to four 2.5″ SATA I/II/II drives and one mSATA SSD. This is in effect a fusion drive (similar to the technology…
Recently, I was asked to give a wedding photography referral. While I certainly found some great photographers, what amazed me was the lack of professionalism in terms of developing a website that showcased the photographer’s work in a way that clients could easily follow. Don’t get me wrong — some web portfolios were spot on.…
Living on the 9th floor in my apartment, anything that gets left in the car, stays in the car. Even if I later “suddenly” remember that I need it while I am at home. Having the enormous responsibility of my project 365, this is usually bad news for me. I knew that I was going […]
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One of the biggest announcements at Photokina 2016 (for me anyway) was the long awaited release of the Sigma ART 85mm f/1.4. I have been holding off buying a Canon / Nikon 85mm for years waiting for Sigma to release the ART version of their 85mm, so as soon at it was announced, I pre-ordered […]
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Category: Children Photograph: “Precious” by K.a.J.a No matter how many times this has been done before, an infant’s feet in the hands of their parents is beautiful. The added texture and color completes this photo. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please…