In 2018, photographer Tyler Mitchell shot the cover art for Vogue's much celebrated September issue. This is remarkable for a few reasons. First, Mitchell was only twenty-three when he was...
Not everything can be simulated in Photoshop. While filters sometimes feel redundant in a digital age, they can also protect your lens, produce some masterfully cool effects, adapt to unsavory...
Not everybody celebrates Christmas. At Focus, many of us identify as latke-frying non-Christmas-tree-havers. However, we are also New Yorkers, and Christmas in New York will find you. Heck, Christmas almost anywhere...
Hey there, focus fam. In this post, we go over the five vacation photography accessories every traveler needs. Let's get into it! Table of contents 1. Inconspicuous Camera Bag 2....
There's a lot to look forward to this Fall—and it doesn't all rhyme with "umpkin ice." From now till the colder months, New York City boasts a wide array of...
In our first installment of 'Sony in the City' we take out the super-compact Sony RX100 V and its successor the RX100 VI to Times Square and test out the image...
The features of a good beginner telescope make it easier for a novice to become familiar with the hobby and all the majesty of the night sky, and they mean...
Photography by: Stephen CWH Panoramic photos create a different perspective that can produce some beautiful photos full of details. Pros advocate a few specific tools to go with your Canon...
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. An HDR image typically combines three photos of the same scene at different shutter speeds to create a bright, medium, and dark version of...
Understanding depth of field in photography can be a bit confusing at first, but it really is a simple concept. By better understanding depth of field and how to use...
Many lower end DSLR cameras come with a built-in flash. However, many more expensive cameras do not have them? Why? Essentially, a built-in flash can become a detriment to an...
Photographer Nathaniel Johnston brought us along on a portrait photoshoot! We picked up some great basic pointers while watching him work! Give your subject direction to try different moods and...