We've had an incredible year here at Focus. We've grown significantly both in terms of our content and also with those coming to Picfair, and signing up to their own Picfair Store, with many selling their photography for the very first time.

With Focus, our primary aim is to provide photographers, both on the Picfair platform and those in the wider community, with an invaluable resource to learn about photography at their own pace and find all the information they need to support them on their photography journey. Whether that's building on new skills by trying out a different type of photography genre or subject, or tips and advice on how to market and sell your photography, we do hope that these guides, whatever your skill level, have always been helpful to you and that you enjoy looking at Focus.

I am thrilled to present the top five Focus articles of 2023, and as always, I genuinely hope you enjoy reading these.

Thank you very much, and all the best.

Cheers
Philip
Editor of Focus

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1 Boosting views of your photos: 7 tried-and-tested tips

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Whether you're a beginner looking to grow your audience or an experienced photographer aiming to expand your online presence, getting people to view your work is essential to prolong commercial success and development.

This article provides tips and practical strategies, all proven to work, that will help you attract viewers to your images, and thus potentially increase sales of your images over time.

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2 How to take great pictures with your mobile phone: 10 tips for beginners

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These pocket-sized devices have transformed how we capture and share our lives, and given creative opportunities to so many people that had never been possible before.

Mobile photography is continuously advancing, and it can be overwhelming with its myriad of options and settings if you're just starting. But don't worry; this article will teach you some essential tips to kickstart your mobile photography journey.

3 7 spectacular Picfair Stores (and how they were made)

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Are you seeking inspiration for creating and designing your Picfair Store? In this article, we take a closer look at five photographers from the Picfair community. Each have a distinct theme and strong, individual approach to how they organise their Picfair Stores, and we show you they were made.

Each photographer also effectively utilises the features provided for Picfair Stores to exhibit their abilities, communicate with their audience, and ensure a seamless browsing and purchasing experience for visitors.

Below you'll see visuals from their Picfair Stores, as well as some of the settings used to create that look and layout for their store. This way, you can easily see how to recreate similar for your store too. We hope these inspire you, and help get the very most out of your Picfair Store experience.

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4 How I sell photos with my Picfair Store: In conversation with photographer Em Womersley

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Equestrian and event photographer Em Womersley talks to us about how they use their Picfair Store to drive image sales & grow their photography practice.

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5 How to get noticed as a photographer: A guide for beginners

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There's no standard formula to getting noticed and it takes time, patience, and persistence. But there are people out where who will love your work, so here's how to find them...