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The creepiest place I have ever photographed at night
Ken Lee
People ask night photographers all sorts of questions. One of the most common is: What’s the scariest, creepiest place you have ever photographed? The last
Question of the Week: What photography gear do you usually buy secondhand?
Photofocus Team
It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce
Exploring tiny worlds with macro photography
Joy Celine Asto
Looking for more ways to get creative with photography at home? Now would be a great time to get into macro photography and explore the
Three tips for powerful environmental portraits
Levi Sim
Environmental portraits show people in their place and their habitat. The environment sets the mood and the place of the story, and a single look
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Using DxO Nik Collection Silver Efex
Julie Powell
DxO Photolab 7 icons: What do they all mean?
Julie Powell
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Extending your background in Lightroom and Photoshop
Julie Powell
SlickPic Photography Challenge: Architecture
Photofocus Team
Another week, another fun photography challenge! Are you ready to put your photography skills to the test and refill your creative juices? Now on the 17th week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic want us to look
Five ways to turbocharge your creativity
Ken Lee
Stuck in a rut? Or just looking for some new ways to get your creative juices flowing? Either way, here are some suggestions that may turbocharge your creativity no matter what genre you love. Stuck in the mud There’s a
Save on zoom lenses in this week’s Canon RF lens deals!
Joy Celine Asto
Are you in need of a zoom lens for your Canon mirrorless camera? Now is a great time to add one to your roster of lenses with this week’s Canon RF lens deals! Whether you’re after a flexible range for
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Track Motion in After Effects
Andy Ford
Cinematic photography heightens suspense in narratives
Joy Celine Asto
Composition 101: Master the art of placement with the Rule of Thirds
Julie Powell
The world of photography can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. With so many technical aspects and creative decisions, capturing that perfect image can feel like a daunting task. But fear not, for there are fundamental techniques that can elevate your
Street photography inspiration: Chasing light like Trent Parke
Joy Celine Asto
When it comes to street photography, the contrast of light and shadows often leads to the most striking images. They lead the eyes, set the mood and lead the visual narrative. Trent Parke is one of the best known names
Stop the car! Capturing sunset silhouettes
Bob Coates
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve chastised myself for failing to stop when a photo opportunity presents itself while driving. I’m trying to get better about that and here’s an example where I pulled over for a sunset
Is opportunity knocking? Are you ready?
Erin Holmstead
Opportunity can knock at any time. Are you prepared? Have you ever been in a room and looked around and felt like you didn’t belong? Just felt like you were a fish out of the water and your hoping no one noticed
Blogging for photographers
Andy Ford
I think the benefits of blogging are largely underestimated. Perhaps blogs suffer from the misguided perception that they never evolved from the amateurish prose seen at the dawn of the Internet. Or maybe they just don’t seem as exciting or
The street photography camera no one is talking about
Joy Celine Asto
With the Fujifilm X100VI all the rage yet out of reach lately, it’s not surprising that many street photographers resort to looking for the next best thing. There are some obvious choices for every budget. But UK-based professional photographer and
How I got the photo: The Gambler
Julie Powell
I recently did a cool little photoshoot in the studio with model David Kennedy. I wanted to explore some dark and moody images with a Gambler theme. We had cards, dice, poker chips and a 20W Hobolite LED light setup
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