I’ve been working with developing models for over ten years. While many things have changed, there remains one constant: agencies are expecting more for less. Unfortunately, Covid only exacerbated the issue. The fashion world became victim to shrinking budgets, and virtual sessions made it easier to cut photographers. So, it’s essential for photographers to cash…
Surrealism is an artistic movement that emerged in the early 1920s, characterized by exploring the unconscious mind through strange, dreamlike imagery. It was a reaction against the logical, rational thinking that dominated the art world at the time and sought to tap into the irrational and emotional depths of the human psyche. Surrealism had a…
Photographing Your Own Kids I believe photographing your own children is mostly about telling a story. We want to remember today. We always want to remember the feelings and beauty of our time together. And we want to have treasured memories of those closest to us for years to come! When all is said and…
Most photographers will tell you that a good tripod is one of the most important equipment investments you can make for your photography. But, just owning one isn’t enough to give you better pictures. You have to have the right one to fit your photography, as well as know how to use it properly. …
Fun little afternoon project to capture some action shots, there are two ways to get your action photo, one involves some Photoshop and the other consists of some patience! What you need Camera Gear This is just what I used, but you could shoot outdoors and just use a white (or black tablecloth or fabric):…
The Yerkes Observatory is credited as the place where the study of astrophysics began. George Ellery Hall, one of the pioneers of astrophysics, was the leader in the planning and constructing of the 40-inch refracting telescope there. Sometimes, travel is local, or fairly close to home. Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin is about an…
Most photographers tend to use the clarity slider to make images look sharper, but they rarely bring it the opposite direction. Clarity can make images appear sharper by boosting the mid tones and making the micro-levels of blacks in the scene look deeper. Therefore, it tricks your eyes into thinking the scene is sharper than…
You’ve got your camera and lens. But do you have the memory cards to support them? The Phoblographer staff uses a variety of options, and ProGrade Digital is one of those brands that has served us very well when photographing wildlife, sports, photojournalism events, and more. Right now, they’re over 20% off on Amazon. We’ve…
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. This week, we ask: What type of camera do you usually shoot with? Let us know below, and tell us in…
What do you do with the photos you take? Anything, perhaps upload a few on social media and that’s it? Is it time to evaluate and print your photos? Why evaluate your photos? This is just my opinion, but I honestly believe that we learn from past photos, experiences and mistakes. Taking time to evaluate…
