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3 weeks ago | 
photofocus.com | Robert Vanelli
I saw my friend Chuck Uebele‘s photo of this beautiful rocket launch on Facebook, and I was absolutely blown away. The elegant arc of light cutting across the star-streaked sky over calm ocean waters—it was pure magic. I knew I had to know more. So, I reached out and asked him if he’d be willing to share how he captured such a stunning shot. Chuck, being a very talented photographer and always generous with his knowledge, was more than happy to break it down. And now, I’d like to share that with you.
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1 month ago | 
photofocus.com | Robert Vanelli
Photography has the power to transform everyday moments into extraordinary memories, and sometimes, the most inspiring lessons come from the fresh perspective of a young photographer. That’s exactly what happened when Skylum sent me to Corpus Christi, Texas, to work with a group of talented young photographers at the Sharpshooter Foto Workshop.
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1 month ago | 
photofocus.com | Robert Vanelli
Lighting is one of the trickiest aspects of photography. Sometimes, your subject is well-lit, but the background is too dark. Other times, you expose for the background, and your subject looks like a shadowy silhouette. So how do you strike the perfect balance? That’s where Friedman’s Law of Exposure comes in. This simple but powerful rule states: Expose for the element you can’t control.
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1 month ago | 
photofocus.com | Robert Vanelli
Art has the power to inspire, to move, and to create change. It can capture the raw beauty of the world, preserve meaningful moments, and tell stories that words alone cannot express. But what if art could do more than that? What if it could provide life’s most essential resource—clean water? That’s exactly what internationally renowned photographer Vanessa Joy is setting out to do.
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1 month ago | 
photofocus.com | Robert Vanelli
Photography has the power to tell stories, capture emotions, and preserve moments that would otherwise fade. For young photographers, opportunities to showcase their work on a large platform can be life-changing. This year, Jourdanton, Texas, youth photographer Zella made a name for herself with her compelling black-and-white photograph, Day at the Ranch.
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1 month ago | 
photofocus.com | Robert Vanelli
Spending the day with legendary photographer Rick Ferro was an experience filled with creativity and innovation. As he prepared for his upcoming glamour portrait class at The Texas School, we put the Smoke Ninja Pro to the test. This compact yet powerful tool added cinematic depth to our shots, enhancing the mood and drama of each frame.
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1 month ago | 
photofocus.com | Robert Vanelli
If you missed part one, you can read it here: Big goals, fresh adventures and positive habits for 2025As we enter the third month of 2025, now is the perfect time to pause and check in. At the start of the year, I introduced the Blueprint for Big Goals, Meaningful Adventures, and Lasting Habits—a system designed to create long-term transformation. Whether you’ve been consistent or feel like you’ve lost momentum, this is your chance to reassess, make adjustments and get back on track.
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1 month ago | 
photofocus.com | Robert Vanelli
As photographers, we strive to provide our clients with stunning albums, wall art, and prints that showcase their memories beautifully. But what if you could maximize every print order without raising your prices or making extra investments? With Fundy Direct Credit, you can turn your client’s deposit into an instant 15% profit boost—just by being smart about how you pay for prints. Most photographers require a deposit to cover the cost of prints before placing an order.
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2 months ago | 
photofocus.com | Robert Vanelli
Portrait photographers have long relied on powerful retouching tools to refine and perfect their images. With the introduction of Aperty, Skylum has taken high-end portrait editing to the next level. But how does Aperty fit into an existing Luminar Neo workflow? This article explores when to use each tool, how they complement each other, and why portrait photographers should consider adding Aperty to their toolkits.
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2 months ago | 
photofocus.com | Robert Vanelli
Photography often captures moments as they are, but what if you could reshape reality to match your vision? Luminar Neo’s GenSwap is a groundbreaking AI tool that allows photographers to replace unwanted elements, refine their compositions, and bring creative ideas to life with seamless AI-generated enhancements. Whether you want to remove distractions, enhance landscapes, or simply experiment with new visual possibilities, GenSwap offers an intuitive solution to achieving your ideal image.
