There is no denying that photography can be an expensive hobby. Along with the cameras, lenses, flashguns and tripods we also need computers, drives for storage and of course software. You can save money on the hardware items by buying used, but what about the software? Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One and many more are all […]
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Let’s be honest, most of us, myself included, have tried to justify a bad picture as “artistic”. Usually it’s because there is some merit to the photo, perhaps a great composition or a moment of beautiful light. The reason that the image fails is nearly always technical. We try to justify that technical imperfection as […]
There are times when we cannot go out to shoot. It might be dark and raining, you might maybe be expecting an Amazon delivery or we might be in the throes of a global pandemic. One thing is for certain, however, despite being cooped up at home, the photographic itch still needs scratching. So how […]
I can almost feel the rising tide of indignation heading towards me even as it type this headline. Learn to compose? Don’t be ridiculous some might comment. How can you simulate the creativity of the mind other might chip in. And for the most part, at this moment in time you are correct. Technology, however […]
You have had a passing interest in photography for a while. Maybe you shoot with a smart phone and want to step up to a bigger camera. The question is, what camera? The best camera for beginners to photography does not actually exist. There are, in fact many best cameras, each has it own advantages […]
Do you have a large unruly collection of images scattered over multiple hard drives? Are you locked down at home with little to do? If so, this is the article for you. Adobe Lightroom is probably the most advanced image cataloging software on the market. Its power, however can often the fact that there are […]