I admit that one of the reasons I don’t work with many human models is that I’ve had mostly bad experiences. When I go to photograph eagles, bears, wolves, race cars, mountains, streams, etc., they are always there – when and where they …

Time for a NEW contest – to check all of our open contests – visit the OPEN CONTESTS page at Photofocus.com (PLEASE READ THIS PAGE CAREFULLY – IT ANSWERS ALL YOUR LEGITIMATE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CONTEST!) Enter To Win Your Choice of  a New Niko…

Every year we select a camera that we think merits special mention. We’ve awarded the Camera of the Year to all types and brands. It’s always controversial. We always get told we’re wrong. Usually by someone who feels badly because they …

Short and sweet. I use HDR more than I don’t. When I do use HDR I prefer the subtle approach believing less is more. I’m not attacking anyone else’s style. I’m just saying that’s the way I prefer it. I like it so subtle that …

My pal Skip Cohen had a great quote the other day. “I’m a time traveler and Jules Vern has nothing to do with the trip.” Man that resonated with me. Here’s why. More than 40 years ago, a man named Jack Russell gave me a Nikkormat 35mm fi…

I’ve finally had enough time to take a look at the latest crop of photo books to cross my desk, and I’d like to suggest a few that I think stand out and  that would be worth your time. These are all winners and would also make great stocking s…

Guest Post by Levi Sim – Follow Levi on Twitter I’ve heard it said, “The poor man pays twice,” and this is especially true applied to tripods. If you’re like me, you’re thinking of the three tripods you have in a corner of th…