Skylum releases Luminar 3.1.2, with new “On This Day” feature
Skylum has released its latest update to its Luminar 3 software, version 3.1.2. The update features several performance and stability improvements, in addition to a new “On This Day” feature. On This...
View ArticleSave $25 on Luminar 3 with Fourth of July offer
Starting today, July 2, 2019, Skylum is running a secret offer, offering $25 off its Luminar 3 software. This brings the cost down to just $60! Additionally, you’ll also receive a Hollywood-inspired...
View ArticleWhy did I go to a hair and makeup convention?
Yep, you heard me right — I went to a convention strictly dedicated to hair and makeup artists (HMUA), and I am not even close to either of those. I honestly can’t do a winged eye to save my life! I...
View ArticleLearn photography from start to finish with Fourth of July deals from Joel...
To celebrate the Fourth of July, photography educator Joel Grimes is putting 30 of his courses and products on sale, for just $9 each! These “Start to Finish” courses take you through each step of how...
View ArticlePhotographer of the Day: Robertino Radovix
Category: Portrait Photographer: Robertino Radovix Photo: “Kirghizi” A great face — a child’s face — with an old soul expression makes this portrait so very powerful. The single light paints the...
View ArticleFour creative techniques for photographing fireworks
Fireworks photography is a great way to get your creative juices flowing. The traditional approach for shooting fireworks is to set your camera on a tripod and open the shutter for a few seconds while...
View ArticleHow to maximize your time and value at a photography conference
Skip Cohen has been an active participant in the professional side of photography since joining Hasselblad USA in 1987 as president. He severed as a president of Rangefinder Publishing and WPPI -- a...
View ArticlePortrait Tips: Sparkler portraits
Photographing fireworks is one of the most fun things you can do on the Fourth of July — but it’s also a great way to ruin your family fun. While everyone is trying to enjoy the show, you’re sitting...
View ArticlePhotographer of the Day: Bert de Bruin
Category: Outdoor Photographer: Bert de Bruin Photo: “Naamloos (1 van 1)-8” This image really caught my eye as I was scrolling through the group images. The composition is perfect and the light is...
View ArticleWebsite maintenance scheduled for Sunday, July 7
Hey, Photofocus readers! We wanted to let you know that we’re going to be working on our website this Sunday, July 7, starting at 4 p.m. ET. During this period, you may experience an error or not be...
View ArticleHappy Fourth of July, from Photofocus!
On this date in 1776, the Declaration of Independence of the United States was declared. 243 years later, we’re celebrating America’s birthday in the way we know how — with fireworks. Red, white and...
View ArticleLearn to photograph portraits with one light, with a free Viewbug membership
Sometimes you might not have a plethora of lights and other modifiers at your disposal. But you can still make great, impactful images using just one light source. Whether it be portraits, headshots...
View ArticleCelebrate the Fourth of July with free presets and a special offer on...
To celebrate the season of independence, EyeQ is offering Perfectly Clear Complete for $69. That’s a whopping $60 savings off the regular $129 price. You’ll also receive the Fabulous Fireworks Presets...
View ArticlePhotographer of the Day: Paulo Moreira
Category: Street Photographer: Paulo Moreira Photo: “Leica CM” I absolutely love that film is making its way back into photography. I started in film in high school and so it holds a special place in...
View ArticleMake your own extremely fast and portable SSD hard drive
Plugable’s USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 to M.2 SSD enclosure has been my favorite hard drive to carry around because of its ease of use and installation, size and speed. The flexibility of being able to choose...
View ArticleColor concepts in still life photography — what’s in?
In colors … In my part of the world (Australia) everywhere I go in stores, online, in magazines, etc., the IN color for home decorating is blue and cream (or off white). Yellow is also making a bold...
View ArticleThe InFocus Interview Show Special Edition with Roberto Valenzuela |...
In this special edition episode, Photographer, Educator, Author and a Canon Explorer of Light, Roberto Valenzuela shares his tips on Lighting to Communicate.Please support our partners: Lume Cube –...
View ArticleWebsite maintenance scheduled for this Sunday
Hey, Photofocus readers! We wanted to let you know that we’re going to be working on our website this Sunday, July 7, starting at 4 p.m. ET. During this period, you may experience an error or not be...
View ArticlePhotographer of the Day: Michael Hoffman
Category: Freedom Photographer: Michael Hoffman Photo: “Happy Fourth of July!” There’s nothing that says freedom truly like a huge fireworks show. This show, captured last year by Michael, is in the...
View ArticleCaging the illusive Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
In this article, I’m going to share with you how I configured my Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K camera using a cage, a monitor and a few other things. In the article I will refer to is as the...
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