Photography for the Serious Amateur
Photography for the Serious Amateur
As photographers, we use tools to calculate various aspects of our job on a regular basis. I found that some of the tools that I was using daily or weekly didn’t quite address the specific issues that I wanted addressed.…
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…
Silica Gel packets are everywhere, and the packets come with ominous warnings on them “Do not eat”. So, naturally, you might wonder whether the contents are poisonous and toxic. Let me put you at ease immediately. Silica Gel is NOT…
Texture is one of the elements of art and design. In Photography, texture gives you photograph a real, tangible, and tactile feeling. With textures you can add depth, interest, and visual appeal, leading to your goal of creating an emotional…
After portrait photography, landscape photography is probably one of the most popular pastimes among photographers. Choosing the right lens for your landscape photography can significantly improve your shooting experience while also making a significant difference in the quality of your…
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional photographer, there are always concrete steps that you can take to improve the quality of your photos. Most people seek the quick fix of buying better equipment. While there is truth…
If you’re interested in still-life photography, you’ll need to choose the right lenses for the job. There are a few factors to consider, such as the size of your subject, the level of detail you want to capture, and the…
Direct Manual Focus (DMF) is a hybrid of auto and manual focus modes. It's incredibly useful for quick, but nuanced focus control.
Lightroom Classic can be slow at times. When you’re making adjustments, or when previewing images, there is often a lag before the image is previewed. This is an indication that Lightroom is not working as fast as it can be,…
Using an SSD for photography is a given in today’s world. SSDs will help you to be efficient in ANY photo editor. However, this is especially important for RAW image workflows in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Photoshop CC…
In early 2018, I almost lost all my images (from 2006 to 2014). I also almost lost all the pictures that my father had taken from 2008 to 2014. I say ‘almost’ because I didn’t lose them all… But that’s…
Did you know that silica gel needs to be recharged periodically to stay effective? As photographers we use silica gel in our camera bags and lens storage all the time. But silica gel needs to be recharged after it has…