PhotoJoseph's Photo Moments

PhotoJoseph’s Photo Moments are a short video series that go live every weekday at 9:30am PDT. The topic can be anything photography related… gear, technique, what I’m shooting today, how I edited a photo… whatever! You can watch live at Facebook.com/PhotoJoseph and catch up on past ones here. If you want a question answered in a future Photo Moment, post it on a recent video or announcement on Facebook!

What’s a Nifty Fifty?

What is a “Nifty Fifty?” It's a lens, and the one lens everyone should own. Tune in to learn why!

The GrowBaby calendar shoot; let’s see some photos!

A little over a year ago I shot the GrowBaby calendar, which is now published for 2017. Let's see some photos and talk about the shoot! AS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO… The calendars were printed on HP Indigo 7000-series digital presses, using 80# Classic Crest Text in Natural White with an eggshell finish. The front and back cover feature a soft-touch matte laminate.

To watermark or not to watermark? That is the question.

Should you watermark your images before sharing online? A viewer asked this very important question, and we will (attempt to) answer it! Come live and share your opinion.

How do you balance the foreground and background light?

A viewer wrote in with a specific shot problem they want to solve. We have the photo she created, and looked at how to achieve what she's after! This involves balancing light between the bright background and dark foreground.

Small Product Shoot Live Behind the Scenes

Today I needed to shoot some marketing photos of our GrowBaby 2017 calendar, so did it live! It's a simple shoot which presented some unexpected challenges, so join me to see the entire process. Unlike regular PhotoJoseph’s Photo Moments, this one has been edited for brevity.

Behind the Photo

Today we'll be going BEHIND THE PHOTO to hear the story behind a particular photo from my archives!

The LensShifter by Focus Shifter/Engineerable, first look

The company Focus Shifter / Engineerable asked if I'd take a look at their latest product, the LensShifter. It's a simple handle that attaches to your camera lens focus and zoom rings to help you get smoother movement for video pulls.

I Accidentally Shot in RAW! A Viewer’s Conundrum

If you don't know what RAW is or how to use it, accidentally shooting in RAW can be a frustrating experience. A viewer asked for help, so we're going to try!