Articles

Don't be an old photo curmudgeon

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15/07 2016

I'm an old school photographer and take pride in the fact that I grew up on light meters, chemicals and red bulbs, but I have shamelessly embraced automation and digital imaging!

Real camera or phone

The best camera

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22/02 2016

Being a photographer with a love for big cameras with lots of facilities and flexibility, means that the best camera is not always what I have with me

Unused potential

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13/02 2016

I think that most of us don't come anywhere near using the potential in our cameras, and that honing skills and craft is a much better investment than buying new gear

Understanding tilt-shift lenses, 2

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21/08 2015

Part 2: Arax/Photex 85mm f/2.8 tilt/shift

Understanding tilt-shift lenses, 1

Article

21/08 2015

Part 1: How tilt/shift lenses work and how you can use them.

DIY macro flash tube

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03/08 2015

This neat little macro tool was originally made from a Pringles can. I decided to make an upgraded version.

Why you should watch Blade Runner

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06/06 2015

OK, it's my own all time favorite movie, so I'm biased here, but I still think there's a lot to learn for any photographer.

My remote release ecosystem

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17/02 2015

Since I often take pictures of myself, I use remotes quite a bit and have amassed a collection of flexible and practical remote solutions for my cameras - even a DIY foot release

Thoughts about tripods

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05/12 2014

I consider a good tripod an essential piece of photographic gear, and the way I take pictures I wouldn't be able to work for long without one.

My Lightroom Workflow

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30/11 2014

This is how I use Adobe Lightroom. There's a gazillion ways of doing it, but I have settled on my personal way.

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