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Growing as a photographer is a tricky thing, as it takes continual development and mastery of numerous technical skills along with simultaneously growing as a creative and finding your voice. If that is something you are struggling with, this excellent video essay discusses five mistakes you might be making that could be holding you back.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

Your Narrative blog will appear here, click preview to see it live.For any issues click here The post Creative Couple Session // Octo + Andrea appeared first on Sam Hurd Photography.... READ MORE

A diffusion filter gives halation with lights, especially in low light scenarios. It also softens skins and harsh textures when shooting portraits. The aim of these filters are to get an organic, dreamy, almost cinematic effect in photography and video production.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

This week, Ken Lee walked us through light painting, while Julie Powell gave some tips on how to photograph kids with special needs. Then, Joy Celine Asto reminisced about the Kodak Christmas commercials of old. Erin Holmstead presented some tips to photograph in the snow, while Levi Sim told us how to photograph portraits with […]The post Weekly Wrap-Up: December 6-12, 2020 appeared first on Photofocus.... READ MORE

An illustration from the patent application that shows the 1.0x, 1.5x and 2.0x adjustment options on the concept teleconverter.A recently-filed patent application from Canon shows the company has conceptualized a variable magnification teleconverter adapter. In addition to offering 1x-2x magnification ratio for attached lenses, Canon also states the unit could include built-in optical stabilization and a variable ND filter.Japanese patent application 2020–197580 was published on December 10. In the overview, Canon describes the the adapter as ‘an adapter device […] between a lens device and... READ MORE

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Brand new kit breaking the bank? No problem. Take a snoop in the photography bargain bin to discover used camera kit that's still top quality at a fraction of the price.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

All you need is one light! In this video, Ian Hippolyte shows you 4 different super simple lighting setups that will change your life! Great for beginners or pro fashion and portrait photographers.Lighting doesn't need to be super complicated, you can get great results in the studio using a single flash and a mixture of modifiers. TEAM:Makeup: http://www.instagram.com/troyaclarkeHair: http:// ... READ MORE

We’re humans. We live on land. Sharks live in water. So if you’re swimming in the water and a shark bites you, that’s called trespassing. That is called trespassing. That is not a shark attack. … Create a Photomanipulation of a Shark and a Diver Read More... READ MORE

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 tiny worlds that surround you. You can even craft your own worlds at home, if you wish. To help you kick-start this adventure, we invite you to visit (or revisit) […]The post Exploring tiny worlds with macro photography appeared first on Photofocus.... READ MORE

Am I the only one sick of all these master photographers and YouTubers showing flawless, precise photo edits done in one take with no mistakes? Here's a look at my master workflow for creating flawless photos, one lucky shot at a time.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

How To Capture Beautiful Moments that Delight Your Wedding ClientsWhen most people think of wedding photography, they think of the candid and posed shots taken throughout the day of the wedding. But this isn’t the only type of wedding photographer there is. Wedding portraiture is a great style for capturing the special details and most beautiful aspects of a wedding. Understanding the fundamentals of photography and capturing great wedding portraits ensures a wedding album is well-rounded and that the happy couple will love the end... READ MORE

When Dell decided to bring back the XPS 17, I was skeptical. Most 17-inch laptops fail to give you enough performance to justify the drop in portability; what you end up with is either too big, not powerful enough, or both. That’s what makes the XPS 17 so special. This is a 17-inch laptop built with creative professionals in mind.It doesn’t take a genius to figure out who Dell is targeting here. If you spend most of your time surfing the Internet, popping in and... READ MORE

A wide-aperture 35mm lens is quite versatile, suitable for numerous applications ranging from events coverage to portraiture. The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE for Sony E mount cameras is one such lens, and it comes in a very small package at quite an affordable price. This great video review takes a look at what you can expect from it in practice.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

'You can't create nice bokeh with APS-C cameras!' This phrase has been muttered a million times by those who have been blinded by Full-Frame cameras. This tends to happen a lot, and this ignorance seems to be getting worse. However, we're here to tell you that you can create gorgeous bokeh with APS-C cameras, and it's not difficult at all. If you're a portrait photographer rocking an APS-C camera, read on. We've rounded up five APS-C portrait lenses that will create some of the nicest,... READ MORE

I can’t remember the first crack I photographed. But I remember the huge crack in the plaster on the outside of my apartment building in San Rafael after college. Apartment Plaster Crack (1986). My first, and rather haphazard attempt at all this.I had been particularly inspired by a planetary geology course, and I had the idea to photograph the crack in the same way that satellites over the moon photographed the lunar surface, and make a mosaic of it. This became something I did.Section of... READ MORE

Shutterstock Editorial has just revealed the photographs that documented the historical moments that dominated 2020, a very different year from any other. The year started normally with red-carpet shows like Oscars and then veered off dramatically to pandemic and protests and is winding up with hope as news of vaccines emerges.Photo by Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Shutterstock (10667827m)Several hundred Black Lives Matter protesters take a knee and hold their fists in the air during a moment of silence to honor George Floyd during a peaceful... READ MORE

Bokeh fanatics, you read that right! This lens opens to an insanely wide f/0.75. If you are a fan of backgrounds being blown to smithereens, this might be the ultimate lens. Check out the unique look this 65mm f/0.75 lens creates.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

This year has been incredibly different and has caused all industries to reflect on their business strategy and find ways to offer their services remotely and safely. This is uniquely true for industries that thrive on congregating people together. The struggle can often breed innovation, and that story is very much the case with our friends at Ballet Memphis.Each year here in Memphis, Ballet Memphis puts on their rendition of the classic story The Nutcracker. Held at Orpheum Theatre, this beautiful rendition is performed multiple... READ MORE

What many photographers aspire to do is to be able to tell a story with their images — to create pictures that make the viewer keep looking as they dig deeper and deeper into layers of the photograph.I know, easier said than done. When I am looking at pictures by great photography masters or famous paintings in museums, I often wonder what is it that captures my attention. I recently asked myself the same question again when watching the Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit. I... READ MORE

One of the bigger stories this year in the photography world was the departure of Olympus from the scene. A longstanding fixture in consumer cameras, the company’s spin-off of its optical division to JIP was somewhat disappointing for many of its fans. In the meantime, both the new Olympus and JIP company has tried its […]The post Olympus Engineer Gives World Glimpse of the Future Direction of the New Company appeared first on Light Stalking.... READ MORE

Spy agencies have come up with some ingenious means for capturing images in enemy territory and this fascinating interview with a former CIA chief shows how pigeons and fountain pens were useful tools for gathering information through photography.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

The Nikon Z6 II is a solid update to the original Z6, offering more versatility, and more speed (and twin card slots!) DPReview TV's Chris and Jordan have been shooting with one for a little while, and have created a gallery of samples alongside their full review. Take a look to see how the Z6 II performs!... READ MORE

The Nikon Z6 II looks a lot like its predecessor, but Nikon has made some significant updates to its current midrange full-frame interchangeable lens camera. These include more processing power, a bigger buffer, faster shooting and better low-light autofocus performance.Oh, yeah - and dual card slots!Chris and Jordan have been shooting with the Z6 II for a little while up in the frozen wastes of Alberta. Watch their video review to find out how they got on.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes... READ MORE

With Christmas fast-approaching, now’s the perfect time to get some last-minute stocking stuffers! Here are some ideas to get started. Be sure to check our complete Holiday Shopping Guide, full of deals and more gift suggestions. Our favorite stocking stuffers Get started with some great accessories and tools for your camera! Camera Creatures On sale for […]The post Last-minute stocking stuffers for photographers, 2020 edition appeared first on Photofocus.... READ MORE