Lauri Novak
Photofocus
Elgin, IL, United States
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Travel Notes: Amsterdam & surrounding areas
The Netherlands brings to mind wooden shoes and windmills but there is so much more. Go beyond Amsterdam and into nearby areas. → Read More
WPPI for non-wedding and non-portrait photographers
Having been to the WPPI show in Las Vegas before, I wanted to give you a non-wedding/non-portrait photographer’s perspective on the show. → Read More
Travel Notes: Linz, Austria
Linz is no different. We would have loved to have spent a few days here. There are museums and a history that is worth exploring further. → Read More
Am I obsolete if my photography gear is?
I'm feeling obsolete lately. Why? Let me tell you. Technology moves fast. So fast. Writing for Photofocus has allowed me to see how quickly. → Read More
Travel Notes: Durnstein and Melk
Durnstein and Melk are in the area of Austria called the Wachau Valley. It is picturesque along the Danube with rolling hills and vineyards. → Read More
One roll of photographic moments
One roll. Who needs a photography challenge? It’s time to get motivated to get out and create! Here is a challenge for you. → Read More
Travel Notes: Yerkes Observatory
The Yerkes Observatory is credited as the place where the study of astrophysics began. It's a fascinating place and the tours are amazing. → Read More
Yes, I should have had a tripod
Yes, I deliberately did not take my tripod knowing that it would be possible that I needed it. I made it work anyway. → Read More
Travel Notes: Three hours in Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava is a very vibrant city with a great variety of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Another great European city to photograph. → Read More
Why the LensPen should be in your camera bag
I’ve had the original LensPen in my kit for years, so when I was given the opportunity to receive a new one and write a review on it, I figured why not. The LensPen is a part of my regular routine when I’m out photographing from the time I get out of my car to […] → Read More
Little adjustments make a big difference when editing photos
Images don’t always require a great deal of post-processing. If you're intimidated by all of the post-processing options out there, I get it. → Read More
Travel Notes: Three towns in Hungary in five hours
Hungary is a beautiful country. Along the Danube River, the vistas and little villages are very picturesque. → Read More
Shutter Notes: Tony Hutchinson — Leaf Light
Tony Hutchinson is a partially retired housing and urban regeneration consultant. He has been practicing photography for about eight years → Read More
31 New Year's resolutions for creatives: A recap Part 3
New Year's resolutions are easy to come up with but sometimes hard to keep. I'm sharing Rich Harrington's 31 New Year resolutions. → Read More
31 New Year's resolutions for creatives: A recap Part 2
New Year's resolutions are easy to come up with but sometimes hard to keep. I'm sharing Rich Harrington's 31 New Year resolutions. → Read More
31 New Year's resolutions for creatives: A recap Part 1
New Year's resolutions are easy to come up with but sometimes hard to keep. I'm sharing Rich Harrington's 31 New Year resolutions. → Read More
Add some Luminar Neo MagicLightAI to your images
Who couldn't use some MagicLightAI in their images once in a while? Check out Luminar Neo's latest artificial intelligence addition. → Read More
Mobile Mondays: Creating a rough draft with your phone
Using your mobile phone to create rough drafts of photography projects. Save time and let go of technical aspects in order to create. → Read More
Shutter Notes: Alan Hubbard — Fiona at the Beach
Alan Hubbard started photography about 15 years ago. Hi is now retired and mainly photographs sports and portraits → Read More
On Photography: Kevin Ames, 1952-present
Kevin Ames is a lifelong commercial photographer in love with the craft of photography and lighting masterfully. → Read More