Learn how to read your histogram and nail exposure in just 2 minutes

John Aldred

Histograms are handy things. They either confirm that you’ve nailed your exposure or let you instantly see if you need to adjust. But, they can be difficult for newer photographers to understand. In this Two Minute Tips video, photographer David Bergman shows you everything you need to know about reading your histogram. So what is a histogram? […]

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Samyang drop two new 20mm lenses for photography and video

John Aldred

Following on from the 135mm T2.2 Xeen, 50mm f/1.4AF and 35mm f/1.2 APS-C, Samyang have announced their third new lens in as many weeks. This time it’s actually a pair of lenses. The 28mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC for photography, and the 20mm T1.9 ED AS UMC cine lens. Internally, both lenses have the same makup of 13 elements in […]

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Sharing Photos on the Apple TV with Lightroom

Nick Minore

Since the introduction of the Apple TV app store on the new Apple TV, there’s no shortage of ways to view your photos on your TV. Companies you’ve come to know and love have built great apps (like Apple’s iCloud Photo Stream, Flickr, 500px, etc.) but have never really fit into my workflow. I use…

Get perfect sound in your videos with $5 DIY sound absorbing panels

John Aldred

Getting quality sound in your video can be tricky. Even when you have a great microphone and field recorder, you’re hindered by the environment. Outside we have traffic, birds and other noises to deal with. Indoors, the walls echo, and our voices can sound hollow. Outdoors, you’re on your own, but indoors, Matt from DIY Perks has a great and inexpensive […]

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The spectacular Perseid meteor shower will peak on Friday night with a meteor every 18 seconds

John Aldred

As Earth passes through the trail left by comet Swift-Tuttle, the night sky will come alive this month. More commonly known as the Perseid meteor shower, it will peak on August 12th this year. That’s this Friday. Starting in mid-July and lasting for about 5 weeks, the Perseids have become a regular annual attraction for many […]

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Photographer of the Day: Miloš Vujičić

Brian Smith

Category: Portraits Photograph: by Miloš Vujičić Here’s a truly stunning portrait by Miloš Vujičić that proves dark can be sexy… Originally shared on the Photofocus Flickr Community. To learn how your work can be featured on the site, please read this article.

7 life lessons learned from photographing tribal and indigenous people throughout the world

John Aldred

Photography teaches us some very valuable lessons. Some of those lessons are common to all of us. Like, remembering to check your camera battery isn’t flat before you leave the house. Other lessons are somewhat more unique, and profound. British photographer Jimmy Nelson has spent the past 31 years travelling the world. He photographs tribal and indigenous […]

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#getthewordout

Rod Harlan

Using hashtags is another great way to get a conversation going about your business. You simply create a hashtag to be used for your brand or business, share it in a post (FaceBook), pic (Instagram) or tweet (Twitter), search for that hashtag on your platform of choice, and then find and reply to anyone who…