Film Simulation – Positive or Negative?
I’m going to talk about film simulation a little further on in this story, but I’d like to begin on something totally unrelated. I’m always on the lookout for New…
In Pursuit Of My Own Photography Style
Whether consciously or subconsciously I have been in pursuit of my own photography style ever since I bought my first DSLR about 13 years ago. Eighty-thousand or so digital images…
Where Is My Next Photograph Coming From?
A question I seem to ask myself quite a lot these days is – “where is my next photograph coming from?” It’s not that I am not motivated to go…
Don’t Ignore Your Holiday Snapshots
Learning to not ignore your holiday snapshots is something that I would recommend, and I’ll get to the why shortly. But first a wee recap on where I am currently…
Borders And Watermarks
Borders and watermarks – and taking myself too seriously. In the shower this morning, I began thinking about borders and watermarks, and whether I should use them on my photographs….
One Camera Two Lenses
A while back, I wrote that I would adopt a commonsense approach to my photography by opting to use just one camera and one lens, the idea being that restricting…
What Is DxO PureRAW 5?
A collection of rambling thoughts about DxO PureRAW 5 I find it is actually easier to explain what DxO PureRAW 5 is not – rather than what it is! It…
Create A Retro Look Photo With Photolab and FilmPack
When I first tried FilmPack 7 back in October 2023, I felt I didn’t need the full version for my own personal use. After all, if I wanted photographs with…
A Good Eye For Photography
“You have a good eye for photography” the woman in the camera shop told me after she saw some of my early photos posted on line. It might sound rude…
Aspect Ratio As A Creative Tool
It is often said that the best way to become a better photographer is to invest time in making images, rather than invest money in gear. I wholeheartedly agree, however,…
