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 given this honor. He was fresh out of college...
Action and lifestyle photographer Liam Doran has the textbook definition of a dream job. He gets paid to travel to breathtaking locations, photograph the world’s elite athletes, and decorate the covers of internationally renowned magazines. It sounds made up, doesn’t...
Sigma Pro Liam Doran shares his camera bag essentials including safety gear, lenses, and (of course) his camera. I have a few different photo bag setups for myriad shooting situations but right now we are in the heart of winter...
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Sharing a candlelit dinner, exchanging gifts, or travelling to a romantic getaway are some popular examples. However, if you’re looking to do something more unique, consider a Valentine’s Day photoshoot.  Photos...
March is Women’s History Month, and this Monday, March 8, is International Women’s Day. So we thought now would be a great time to profile some of our favorite women photographers on Instagram.  There are millions of women photographers on...
When criticized for a lack of diversity in their creative departments, some media companies have erroneously claimed it is hard to find and hire Black artists. The Black Women Photographers collective was founded to combat this idea and “disrupt...
If you're a photographer, then you already know the implicit eye roll that accompanies any proclamation that you're "going out shooting ." Your friends and family all want to see you this holiday season, but you need to shoot....
Focus is excited to announce Film Week 2021 – a week-long celebration of film photography. Over the next four days we are running multiple events and promotions related to your favorite film photography gear and brands, including Ilford, Fujifilm,...
Whether it's street photography, documentary, collages and more, Latinx photographers have a ton of talent, vision, and drive to offer the world of photography. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2017, we wanted to share some of our favorite up...
Art museums have a bad reputation. There are now generations of people who associate those imposing halls with angry chaperones, hot school busses, and painfully boring afternoons. After all, you can only force a 6th grader to stare at...