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The summer has come to an end, but there's still plenty of great light to keep shooting pictures. This time our newsletter focusses on education. We hope you get some new ideas to take your photography skills to the next level.

Note: Photofocus is a education and news site for photographers. You previously joined our list through either our website, buying an ebook, or entering one of our camera contests. Our goal is to educate and inspire.

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Join Scott Bourne on a trip down memory lane. Americana photography is one of the fastest-growing segments of the photo industry. Learn why this photography style is so popular, what gear you need to be successful while photographing Americana, how to get the right shots, what to shoot and where to shoot it…

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There is no shortage of waterfalls and cascades in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. So when the days were dull, foggy and rainy on my recent trip to the U.P we photographed waterfalls and nearby cascades. Not only did I come home with lots of images, but new insights on how to improve my images. READ MORE

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Lightroom is such a powerful tool, and it's easy to drown in the capabilities. In this episode, the wonderful educator, Nicolesy (a.k.a. Nicole Young) will teach us several excellent methods to help your Lightroom work move along swiftly. Besides being a fine photographer, Nicolesy is the author of several books, including three on Lightroom. This free webinar will be useful for all levels of Lightroom users from beginner to advanced.

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Modern headshots are often horizontal and cropped close, leaving the top of the head out of the frame. I prefer this style and am always cutting off the top of the head. It makes sense to me to put the eyes in the upper third of the frame and on a horizontal portrait that leaves little room for excess hair.

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We're giving away a brand new Drobo 5N. This is the perfect storage for any photographer as it let's you remotely access your photo library thanks to Drobo Access. We're giving away one a month through the end of the year. Enter here!

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“Learning to see” in photography means learning that every object can be perceived in limitless ways. A simple change in how the shot is composed can make a huge difference. You might also notice that your more interesting photos were from the most unusual angles.

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Canon has announced the new 5D Mark IV, and it’s got some terrific new features. As a guy who’s shot with all iterations of the 5D and most other changeable lens cameras, these are the things that stand out, for better or worse.

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LUCiD Exposure is the perfect way to rescue your memories when the camera didn’t quite get it right. Patented science automatically solves the most common exposure problems by quickly fixing dark photos, adding light to your images, and removing unwanted noise.

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Learn how to create more interesting and dynamic images with Matt Kloskowski as he sits down to share a few composition tips for shooting landscapes with Levi Sim.

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