The Rise, And Fall, Of Adobe?
Many of us use Adobe tools regularly. I’ve used them since 1995, and I still do. But there was a time, a few years ago, when I was very frustrated with Adobe, and that I moved away from the Creative…
Photography for the Serious Amateur
Photography for the Serious Amateur
Susheel Chandradhas
Susheel Chandradhas is a Product Photographer and Filmmaker based in India. He has been taking photographs (almost) all his life. He has a diploma and a bachelors degree in Visual Communication, where his classmates all believed that he would write a book on photography... Instead, he writes on this website (because - isn't a community more fun?).
His passions include photography, parkour, wide-angle lenses, blue skies, fire extinguishers, and fast computers.
In addition to writing for Beyond Photo Tips, Susheel is a staff writer for Fstoppers.com, and owns and runs ColoursAlive, a photography, and video production studio.
You can connect with Susheel on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
What Is The “.ACR” File Format?
Recently while editing some images in Adobe Camera RAW (ACR), I noticed an additional, new, “.acr” sidecar file. In the past, I’ve written about the .XMP files that are created by Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic and Adobe Camera RAW when…
What Is Silica Gel? How Does It Work?
Ever fished out those little packets from a new camera bag and thought, “What on earth is Silica Gel?” Well, buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the wonderful world of these moisture-munching marvels! You might think they’re just…
Canon EOS R5 Mark II Specs
Canon announced their update to the EOS R5, the EOS R5 Mark II today. As expected, the specs are a step up from the original R5. The sensor size is the same, though it is a new sensor with higher…
Affinity Acquired by Canva.com
Today, Affinity and Canva, together announced the acquisition of Serif, the makers of the Affinity apps, by Canva. This is a significant development in the progress of the Affinity suite, and we are both excited, and hesitant at this development.
Affinity Spring Sale: Up to 50% Off
You might have seen some of my articles about Affinity Photo and how it is a wonderfully cost-effective solution for both advanced amateurs and professional photographers when it comes to retouching images. Well, if you have been holding out for…
Luminar Neo ’24 – An Introduction
Luminar Neo has been on my radar for quite a while. Previously, as a non-user, I had a few apprehensions about using it, but now that I’ve used it for a while I can give you a deep-dive series of…
Sony A9 III: Game-changing Full-Frame Global Shutter, 120FPS 24.6MPx Camera
Sony announced the Sony A9 iii on 07 November 2023, a 24.6 Megapixel Full-frame mirrorless camera with the world’s first global shutter full-frame stacked CMOS image sensor capable of shooting at 120 frames per second. The camera also boasts a…
Can I Import Photoshop Brushes into Affinity Photo?
Digital brushes are a powerful tool for digital artists, designers, and photographers. The brushes allow them to create a wide range of textures, patterns, and effects in image editing apps. Can Affinity Photo use existing Photoshop Brushes? Over the years,…
PSD Files Explained: A Guide for Photographers
PSD files are image files that are created by Adobe Photoshop. They’re files that are fully compatible with all of Adobe Photoshop’s many features like pixel layers, vector layers, smart objects, masks, vector objects, as well as all the blending,…
Affinity Photo System Requirements: Finding the Perfect PC Setup
Affinity Photo’s system requirements are not as high as some other photo editing and retouching applications, but it is no lightweight contender in the field of image retouching. Have no doubt that Affinity Photo is a professional photo editing software…
Is Silica Gel Toxic? Myths Busted
Silica gel, composed of amorphous Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂), is a versatile desiccant known for its ability to absorb moisture, odors, and oils. Shaped into tiny beads or granules, it is a non-toxic, non-poisonous material widely used to safeguard electronics, camera…