Hungary is a beautiful country. Along the Danube River, the vistas and little villages are very picturesque. Perfect for photography. Unless … Ships, buses and walking tours, oh my. None of these are ideal for photography. We’ve all been there, though I’m guessing. You have to make the best of…

Bratislava is a very vibrant city with a great variety of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. The huge Main Square is full of shops, restaurants and cafes. Our main mode of transportation for this trip was a river cruise ship. Traveling on a river cruise isn’t always convenient for photography. But…

When I was first asked in October 2017 why I didn’t write for Photofocus, my reply was that I’m a photographer, not a writer. Yet, here I am five years later, writing, on the editorial board, as the community manager and contributing behind the scenes more and more. Here are…

This past couple of weeks, I’ve been grabbing my phone and capturing the shadows I see in and around my home. Why? Practice seeing

One way to constantly learn and improve your photography is to challenge yourself. Macro photography can be a challenge all on its own. So, whether it’s a self-created challenge or being part of a bigger photography community that offers challenges, challenges push you to learn new techniques, try different things…

We all struggle from time to time with motivation and inspiration, as we try to live creative and productive lives. Sometimes it’s good to take a step back and realize that it’s OK to rest. Resting is one of the best things you can do to feed your creative soul. Be inspired …

I don’t know about you, but fall is one of my favorite seasons. Why? It’s finally cooling off, there are more colors in the world and the air becomes more crisp and fresh. What does this mean as a photographer? Get out more for some fall photography I am not a lover of summer or the heat…

… or as much of it as you can. Sports stadiums are generally quite huge and make for an interesting photographic subject. The Olympic Stadium at Olympiapark in Munich is certainly no different. …

Recently I went to Los Angeles with my husband to attend a one-day music festival. We took a few extra days to do some exploring. Equipped with my two-page list of architecture and sites I wanted to photograph, I quickly realized there was no way I was going to see…