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Mike Lazarecki
@mikelazarecki.bsky.social
I help photography beginners go from confused to confident so they can make images they are truly proud of.

I also make youtube videos… 😏

https://open.substack.com/pub/thefocusshift

www.mikelazarecki.com

www.youtube.com/@mike_lazarecki
November 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
New article posted today!! open.substack.com/pub/thefocus...
March 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I just published a new article on my Substack. Check it out and share if you don’t mind.
#photonerd

open.substack.com/pub/thefocus...
February 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Happy new year fellow #photographers & #creatives
Share your first couple photos of 2025!
Anyone have any cool #photoproject ideas for this year?
January 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
👋 Hey #photographybeginners #photographers & fellow #cameranerd people! 📸 I just posted my first #youtube video on my new channel “The Focus Shift”. ✅ Check it out!

Transform Your Photography with Leading Lines | Easy Composition Hack
youtu.be/UxuD7tSpUa0
Transform Your Photography with Leading Lines | Easy Composition Hack
YouTube video by The Focus Shift
youtu.be
December 31, 2024 at 3:42 PM
📸 3 tips to Instantly improve your photography compositions!

1️⃣ Use Leading Lines: Guide viewer’s eye. Roads, fences, or shadows can create stunning depth!
2️⃣ Fill the Frame: Get close & cut out distractions!
3️⃣ Change Perspectives: Shoot above, below, or an unusual angle
Share your shots #phototips
December 30, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Hello Bluesky Friends! I am just starting out a new project for all of my #photography peeps. Its a fresh new community just for us #photonerds
Please share with someone you think might have some interest and if you’re into it, please check it out yourself. Thx!!

open.substack.com/pub/thefocus...
The Focus Shift | Mike Lazarecki | Substack
The Focus Shift is a publication about all things photography, celebrating and spotlighting the people, places, and adventures that shape and inspire the world of image-making. Click to read The Focus...
open.substack.com
December 28, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Want to level up your photos? Use leading lines! 🔑

Look for natural lines in your scene (roads, fences, shadows) and frame them to guide the viewer’s eye through the image. Small tweak, big impact. Thank me later. 😉

#PhotographyTips #LearnPhotography
#LeadingLines
#PhotographySkills
December 24, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Adventure is closer than you think. Grab your camera, step outside, and let your curiosity guide you. Explore the streets, parks, and hidden corners of your neighborhood—there’s beauty waiting to be captured right where you are. 📷

Share your local shots⬇️

#LocalExploration #Photography #photonerd
December 18, 2024 at 12:22 AM
📸 Print your photos!

There’s nothing like holding your work in your hands—a physical image feels alive in a way a screen never can. Don’t let your art live only in pixels. Create something you can touch, share, and treasure. 🖼✨

You’re missing out if you’re not printing! #Photography #printyourwork
December 15, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Reposted by Mike Lazarecki
Sharing again my Starter Pack with some of the best photogs on Bluesky for my new followers. Feel free to share it and let’s give some love to these beautiful artists! Part II in the works. Suggestions welcome.
#landscapephotography #architecturephotography #streetphotography #portraitphotography
December 14, 2024 at 9:22 PM
🔑 quick tips for perfect exposure:

1️⃣ Check the histogram: A balanced curve means your shot isn’t too bright or dark.
2️⃣ Use spot metering: Meter off your subject to get their exposure just right.

Nail exposure like a pro! 📸✨ #PhotographyTips #photographynerd #snaphappy
December 15, 2024 at 1:15 AM
One of my favorite things about photography is revisiting old archives. Each photo is like a time portal -bringing back the emotions, stories & fleeting moments from when they were captured. 📸

When’s the last time you looked through your archives? #PhotographyLife #evedydayphotographer #cameranerd
December 13, 2024 at 11:55 PM
✨ Add energy to your photos with motion blur!
• Slow shutter speed (1/30s or slower) = dreamy streaks of motion.
• Try panning for a sharp subject + blurred background.

Turn ordinary moments into dynamic photos! 🚗💨 #PhotographyTips #MotionBlur 📸
December 13, 2024 at 1:01 AM