Photoshoot and Beyond
Category: Street. Photograph: “6AM Series – Dixie” by James Meeks (username “James Meeks” on Flickr). Originally shared on the Photofocus Flickr community right here. Why I picked this image: “Sharpness is a bourgeoisie concept.” This quote was made by one of the most famous street photographers of all time – Henri Cartier-Bresson. This quote stresses to put image content and…
Have you checked out Luminar yet? It’s a cool new app from the folks at Macphun and it makes it very easy to create your own preset recipes. With more than 30 filters to choose from (plus blending modes) a preset can go a long way. Customizing Presets Remember, a preset in Luminar is merely…
When you’ve been shooting for any length of time, one thing many photographers tend to collect is tripods. Off the top of my head, I have seven (3 that I use regularly), and a monopod. Storing isn’t always easy. Most of mine are stacked up in the corner of a room (along with a dozen or so […]
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If you’re new to working with speedlights or studio strobes it can get overwhelming. Here’s a quick tip to ensure consistent exposure from shot to shot and avoid damaging your lights. Single-Shot Mode Make sure your camera is set to single-shot mode and not multiple shots or sports mode. This will ensure only one photo…
In case you missed the announcement buzzing around photo sites a couple months ago, Adorama and photographer Nigel Barker put out a casting call looking for photographers to compete in a new reality series/competition called “Top Photographer with Nigel Barker”. In this five part web series, each episode revolves around a specific photo genre that […]
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When creating images its always good to add some extra details just to keep things interesting. I recently shot a cover feature for alternative lifestyle magazine, Proper eye candy, with Madison Phoenix. The plan was to shoot some moody images using gels. I also wanted smoke, but alas, at the time I didn’t have a […]
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Category: Children Photograph: “Pure Joy” by Marcos Marcos captured a beautiful shot of his little niece. The image portrays fun, excitement and motion. After viewing the image for a few moments, it leaves the viewer wondering how did the photographer capture this shot? Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your…
If you’d like to make a real impression next time you’re out with friends and family, then the Polaroid Zip Mobile Printer may be just the thing for you. Polaroid has long been synonymous with immediately sharing memories with friends, and this Zip printer carries on the tradition. I recently brought one to my family…
For those new to photography or video, lenses can seem like a scary subject. There’s so many different types, and numbers and letters that all denote different things. There’s countless different mounts and adapters. So many different features and options. Is the lens even the right one for your size of sensor? It can be […]
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GoPro haven’t been having a great time of things lately. Share prices are down, sales are down, the Hero4 Black was practically usurped by a competitor at half the cost. The Karma’s been recalled, and the Hero5 Black wasn’t as impressive or as revolutionary as customers might’ve hoped for. But now, GoPro have surprised us […]
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