REVIEWS
Industry headlines
Latest stories
Portrait composition tips for an 85mm lens
Joy Celine Asto
Apart from 50mm lenses, 85mm lenses are among the most popular focal lengths for portrait photography. However, if you’re shifting from 50mm, you’ll most likely
SlickPic Photography Challenge: Patterns and Textures
Photofocus Team
Another week, another fun photography challenge! Are you ready to put your photography skills to the test and refill your creative juices? For the 20th
Mastering the art of high key photography
Julie Powell
In photography, artists continually seek new techniques to express their creativity and evoke specific moods or emotions. High-key photography is one such technique that offers
Experiencing life through street photography: Capturing the essence of everyday life
Vanelli
Street photography is a captivating genre that allows photographers to document the beauty and rawness of everyday life. It offers a unique opportunity to immerse
Reviews
Software tutorials
Transforming images using Adobe Photoshop
Bob Coates
How to add Creative Motion & Blur with Nik Analog FX
Julie Powell
Rescuing old travel photos
Julie Powell
How to install and use Lightroom presets
Julie Powell
Let’s check out the Geometry panel in DxO PhotoLab 7
Julie Powell
Software
How to use 50mm for street and travel photography
Joy Celine Asto
The 50mm focal length is among the most used across different photography genres, and by photography masters across history. But if you’re new to the 50mm lens, today’s featured video should help you get started. In the video above, Jorge Delgado-Ureña of The
Why upgrading your photography gear isn’t always the answer
Joy Celine Asto
Once in a while, photographers get the itch to upgrade their photography gear. Sometimes it’s just a new lens, a new body or a new accessory; others, it can be a complete overhaul. But when is it really time to
Igniting imagination with overlays in photo editing
Vanelli
In the world of photo editing, the power of imagination fuels innovation. One such transformative technique is the use of overlays—a method that not only enhances the visual appeal but also injects a layer of creativity into any photograph. Let’s
In case you missed it ...
Some favorites from our archives.
Photofocus Road Trip: Exploring Winton Wetlands
Julie Powell
Using aerial views in architectural photography
Michael Muraz
Chasing fungi in the forest: Mushroom photography with the Hobolite Micro
Julie Powell
The crisp autumn air, the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, and the ethereal beauty of mushrooms pushing through the damp earth — these are the hallmarks of a magical time for photographers, especially those drawn to the mysterious world of
Light painting magic: Creating night photo truck drama
Ken Lee
You don’t need to light paint everything to create drama with vehicles. Sometimes, less really is more. Here, we create jaw-dropping rim lighting while keeping most of the truck in mysterious shadow with this night photo. What is light painting?
How to find your photography style
Joy Celine Asto
Once you’ve started going deeper into photography, you might find yourself asking questions about the work you’re making. How do you make them stand out? How do you make them inspire you? How do you make them truly yours? The
Why I’m using taz + tez Archy backpack for wedding photography
Jemma Pollari
Wedding season is in full swing again in Australia. I love wedding photography: There’s so much joy in capturing all the meaning and intentional details that a couple has put into their big day. But weddings are long days, with
Cheap camera challenge: Can a battered Canon T7i still take good photos?
Joy Celine Asto
We’ve come to an age where it has become the norm to change or upgrade cameras every few years. Admittedly, it’s not possible for us to keep up with this lifestyle. Still, there’s no shame in keeping your old cameras
What photography gear/accessory do you find most challenging to master?
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 more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. While no photography journey is 100%
Using orange filter for black and white film photography
Joy Celine Asto
Are you a film photographer who just decided to focus on black and white photography? Among the techniques you’ll come across is using color filters over the lens to enhance the look of your monochrome snaps. You can use red,
Our top reviewed cameras
1. Sony a1
2. Canon EOS R5
3. Fujifilm X-T4
4. Pentax K-3 III
5. OM SYSTEM OM-1
Get more in
your inbox
Get a regular dose of inspiration, education and all the latest news and reviews, delivered to your inbox each week.
