This short video shows how one soft light can make a huge difference in final result

Udi Tirosh

There is a lot of power you can master once you go from available light to even using one strobe. Photographer Manuel Ortiz demonstrates it in this short video where he compares two shots right out of camera (of course the photos can be later enhanced, but for the sake of this experiment, it is better […]

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Canon Online Learning

Zoltan Arva-Toth

Canon are launching Canon Online Learning, a new programme of digital courses designed to help photo and video enthusiasts develop their skills at their own pace.
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Canon could release new 1000mm lens in time for the Olympics

John Aldred

Companies put out patents for new stuff all the time, and Canon have filed 4,134 of them, many of which will never actually exist in reality, but every now and again, one comes along that looks gives a very strong indicator for eventual release. Patent No. 2016-102852, reported by Canon Rumors, appears to show that Canon […]

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Photographer of the Day: Shelby Deep

Kevin Ames

Category: Fashion Photographer: Shelby Deep “Untitled” Photofocus photographer of the day, Shelby Deep, explores the physicality of a fashion pose. Her model in “Untitled” is looking up, eyes closed revealing a pensive mood. The feathers over her shoulders form part of the collar of the sleeveless ruffled top. The earth tone background compliments the color…

The Q & A Show | Photofocus Podcast June 7th, 2016

Pamela Ann Berry

Several of your questions get answered on this months Q&A with Scott Bourne and Richard Harrington. Q&A Podcast Questions 1. From Brian in Alberta, Canada What is a stepping motor lens (Canon) and how is one of these different from Canon’s USM lenses? 2. From Ann in Seattle, WA What are some of your favorite…

Bowens Lighting and Calumet Photographic acquired by AURELIUS, bad news for Bowens?

John Aldred

After Calumet’s closure of US based retail stores and filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2014, it was pretty clear they were in trouble.  With Bowens, this news comes as something of a surprise, however pulling out of The Photography Show at the last minute was a big clue that something was up. Now, both companies are reported to […]

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Instant Replay: Lightroom Q&A

Levi Sim

In this episode, Rob and Levi answer questions about Lightroom. Topics include backing up and restoring files, catalogs, and presets, as well as using DNG’s, and more. Hosted by: Rob Sylvan and Levi Sim Produced by: Rich Harrington and Photofocus.com

How to shoot video with a white seamless background on the cheap

John Aldred

There are countless ways of setting up and lighting a white background for stills or video, but sometimes you just need to get it done quick and maybe you’re working with limited space. This short video from Rob & Jonas’ Filmmaking Tips shows us how to get set up easily and relatively painlessly for filming on a white […]

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How to make “before and after” animated sequences

John Aldred

In a slight departure from the reviews of old and weird lenses typically seen on Mathieu Stern’s YouTube channel, this tutorial shows how to create animated before and after sequences as animated gif or video files from within Photoshop. I typically hop into After Effects to make short animated gifs, purely because it’s what I’m most […]

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