This October has seen some big changes in the Adobe software world. For photographers that means major updates to Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC. The biggest changes have been in Lightroom, where the standalone app has now been discontinued and the subscription based app split into two distinct versions.
There is an English saying, “buy cheap, buy twice.” It means that you get what you pay for. Even at its cheapest, photography is an expensive pastime. However cutting corners due to cost will often lead to disappointment. It also often leads to the need to break out the credit card again to upgrade the […]
As a newcomer to photography, the chances are that many of your first images will be outside. The beauty of the natural world or the dynamism of bustling cities are hard subjects to avoid with your new found enthusiasm for this wonderful pastime. As much as we enjoy shooting the great outdoors, there are also […]
I am no wildlife photographer. I tip my hat to those incredible photographers that create the amazing images that we see. The patience they have, the knowledge of their subject and its behavior, their ability to shot the “defining moment”. It takes years of dedicated practice to get anywhere near the level that these photographers […]
It is one of the iconic cities of Europe. Steeped in history, culture and some incredibly photogenic locations. Vienna is an easy city to get to and get around. Vienna airport serves flights from all over the world, whilst the sparkling new Central Train Station (Hauptbahnhof) receives trains from all over Europe. I recently visited […]
While we often spend significant sums of money on our camera equipment, one area we tend to neglect is the computer side of this hobby of ours. In particular, storage. Most modern computers will play nicely with RAW files, without any lag. However, as we upgrade our cameras, those RAW files tend to get bigger […]
Back in the days of film, making a mistake could be a quite costly exercise. I can admit to more than my fair share of cockups, some as a hobbyist, some as a professional. Both cost me money. The beauty of digital is that making a photographic mistake tends to dent just your pride instead […]
The dilemma for the travelling photographer is a tough one. What to take, what not to take. Can this lens cover all these situations? Will I need flash? As someone that travels a lot shooting both stills and 4K video, I often struggle to know what equipment to take with me. This is often compounded […]
If you have read my articles for a while, you will know I have a fond affection for all things Fuji, so it should come as no surprise that I am now the owner of a Fuji X-T2. I enjoy their products very much. I suspect this is very much to do with my grounding […]
How many times have you heard this? You should carry your camera at all times. The rationale, of course, is sound. You never know when something amazing is going to happen right in front of your eyes. You may well miss the shot of a lifetime because your beloved camera is sitting on a desk […]
