How I took these gorgeous photos of girls playing soccer

After being dissatisfied with their team soccer photos, a good friend of mine asked if I could take some action shots of her two daughters playing the sport. I wanted to create an “out of the box” image that really showed their skills and passion for soccer. I consulted with another very good friend of […]

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Reader Photos Roundup: March 6, 2016

It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group. Check out the rest of the photos below. Clicking on the photos will take you to its Flickr page where you can read more about the shot, […]

Photo of the day: Kiss in Girona

Category: Street. Photograph: “Kiss in Girona” by Jordi Corbilla (username “Jordi Corbilla” on Flickr). Originally shared on the Photofocus Flickr community right here. Why I picked this image: As a street photographer I do encounter many scenes of people kissing in public. And each time I have to make a decision if it is ok for […]

Offbeat with Joel Robison

It’s not every day that person’s work transports one to another time or place. Rarer still is the photo that makes one feel like they are peeking in on another, magical world; so it is with the photography of Joel Robison. I discovered Joel’s work a few years ago on Instagram and I’ve been an […]

Nikon issues pre-emptive recalls for both D5 and D500. Please return yours for service, in advance

Tokyo, Japan. March 4, 2016  For Immediate release: “Steve” Mikimoto of Nikon’s professional imaging division announced this week that Nikon will be preemptively recalling both the D500 and D5 cameras nearly a month before their actual scheduled release. While neither camera has evinced any technical problems to date the company wishes to prevent another episode such as […]

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The Fuji X-Pro 2 – First Impressions

It was a long time coming but Fuji is finally shipping the successor to the X-Pro1 – the Fuji X-Pro2 is a stunning update that most Fuji shooters are at least interested in. There was a lot of hype about this camera from the Fuji ambassadors so I wanted to give the camera a once-over […]

Spice up your old 35mm SLR with a one-of-a-kind hand crafted wooden grip

Despite being principal photographer for Jaguar World, Classics Monthly, Retro Cars and a number of other popular British car magazines, Chris Frosin always seems to find time for those photography-related-but-not-photography-itself personal projects. Chris and I have been friends for a few years, and we occasionally jump in a Google Hangout or get together in person to have a […]

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Spice up your old 35mm SLR with a one-of-a-kind hand crafted wooden grip

Despite being principal photographer for Jaguar World, Classics Monthly, Retro Cars and a number of other popular British car magazines, Chris Frosin always seems to find time for those photography-related-but-not-photography-itself personal projects. Chris and I have been friends for a few years, and we occasionally jump in a Google Hangout or get together in person to have a […]

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These pseudo-still life photos will make you feel incredibly anxious

Tension can be a difficult concept to capture in photographs. It’s not impossible though, as photographer Aaron Tilley and Director Kyle Bean show in their latest project IN ANXIOUS ANTICIPATION for Kinfolk Magazine’s Adrenaline Issue. Created to highlight the release of adrenaline when you’re expecting something, even if it never happens, the photo series shows […]

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Photo of the Day: He Thinks He’s An Airplane

Category: Children Photograph: He thinks he’s an airplane by Craig Hudson This photo is pure joy! The little boy’s expression is so adorable! His reflection on the floor adds depth, and in combination to the composition and the angle from which the photographer took the photo, it is an engaging overall image. Originally shared on the Photofocus Facebook Community, right […]