Alaska Photo Diary Part 3, 4 & 5
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View ArticlePhoto Book Review – Captured: Lessons from Behind the Lens of a Legendary...
Author: Moose Peterson Publisher: Peachpit Review by Conrad J. Obregon With no insult meant to the author, Moose Peterson’s name says it all. Like the animal (and perhaps like the author), Captured:...
View ArticleNine Resources For Wildlife & Bird Photographers
Copyright Scott Bourne 2009 - All Rights Reserved If you follow my work you know that I enjoy wildlife photography. Yesterday a reader asked me if I had a list of resources for photographers who want...
View ArticleSeasonal Considerations for Wildlife Photographers
Copyright Scott Bourne 2011 - All Rights Reserved If you want to photograph wildlife (or any subject outdoors) pay attention to these seasonal considerations: Winter – Snow can cause your camera’s...
View ArticleAlaska Eagle Diary 2013 – Part 4
Photo by Scott Bourne – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs Creative Commons My final Alaska eagle photography trip is close to an end. It’s been a great experience. My workshop sold out with lots of...
View ArticleDusan Beno – Photographer of the Week
Never before have I thought that a house fly could be so beautiful or that a spider’s fur had a soft side. This photographer’s macro photography of everyday bugs has wowed the industry with his unique...
View ArticleHow To Photograph Birds | 20 Tips & Some Resources
I hope you have a few minutes. I am going to compile one of my longest blog posts ever. It’s about photographing birds. I could write 10 books on this subject and still not cover everything. So this...
View ArticleSigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Field Test
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a special guest post by Robert O’Toole A new Sigma 150-600 S Nikon mount lens arrived on my doorstep in early December from Sigma USA, just in time for a couple of big trips....
View ArticlePhotographer of the Day: Mark Fletcher
Category: Sports Photographer: Mark Fletcher Photo: “Sarfraz Ahmed – England vs Pakistan 19th May 2019” Mark’s photograph of a cricket match is perfect for showcasing the sport. You can see the...
View ArticleCustomize your camera for better function
Camera manufacturers have a very tough job in designing camera bodies, knobs and buttons to fit every hand comfortably. On the whole they do a fantastic job given the plethora of sizes, shapes and...
View ArticleWeekly Wrap-Up: June 23-29, 2019
This week, Julie Powell explored how to create and use presets in Lightroom Classic, Vanelli taught us about how to get a reliable backup solution on the cheap and Bob Coates got us ready for the big...
View ArticlePractical advice: Deciding if you should be a full-time or part-time...
In this video, Skip Cohen gives practical advice on how to decide if you should be a full-time or part time photographer. Please support our partners: Lume Cube – Proudly known as the World's Most...
View ArticleOn Photography: Wynn Bullock, 1902-1975
“Mysteries lie all around us, even in the most familiar things, waiting only to be perceived.” -Wynn Bullock Wynn Bullock started out as a singer. He was a chorus member in Irving Berlin’s “Music Box...
View ArticleSunday Comics: Pro shopping
Thanks to the Shoppe Designs for this great question!Please support our partners: Lume Cube – Proudly known as the World's Most Versatile Light™, Lume Cube represents the future of LED Lighting....
View ArticlePhotographer of the Week: June 24-28, 2019
Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. Every month we highlight photographs in the genres of architecture, portrait, outdoor, street and a flex...
View ArticleSeven tips to photograph fireworks and architecture
With summer comes national holidays (July 1 in Canada, July 4 in the US and July 14 in France) and fireworks. Chances are, many of you will be going to see fireworks and will want to photograph them....
View ArticleFree Preset of the Week – Milky Way
We’re introducing a COOL new feature for Photofocus readers. A free preset and LUT each week. Normally these will be newsletter exclusives (be sure to sign up for our newsletter below). Through this...
View ArticleCelebrate your independence with great Fourth of July savings from B&H
B&H is having some great sales over the Fourth of July holiday. Check out the below featured deals and more at bhphotovideo.com! Ruggard Red Series Scarlet Tech Messenger Bag $70 off; on sale...
View ArticlePhotographer of the Day: Christian Meermann
Category: Architecture Photographer: Christian Meermann Photo: “Tempodrom #5” While as architectural images go, this is about as minimal as it gets! While it’s nearly impossible to determine the...
View ArticleDealing with complex still life compositions
Dealing with complex still life scenes and compositions can be daunting, but it does not need to be impossible. Glass can be difficult to work with due to reflections and unwanted highlights, and a...
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