Even more macro photography

I've been messing about with macro photography for well over a decade now and with some success. But since then technology has changed a lot which has made getting an…

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A brief history of RAW editors

Over the years I've moved from shooting jpeg only to RAW. In the first instance because that's all my very basic cameras would permit, and later as software to manage…

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Reducing image noise

Image "noise" refers to random artifacts found in some images, normally as a result of a high iso (sensor sensitivity) setting. In the image below taken at iso1600, noise is…

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Why shoot RAW?

DSLR cameras can create several types of image file. One is the well known jpeg which is a compressed bitmap file processed in the camera using the settings you have…

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Perfect exposure

If you have your camera in green auto mode or aperture priority mode, your camera will make a decision about the exposure. Most times it will make a good decision…

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Macro Photography

When the topic of macro photography is raised people often think of close ups of small objects. That's quite true but macro photography strictly speaking refers to creating images where…

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White Balance and Color Correction

According to Wikipedia, a colour cast is a tint of a particular colour, usually unwanted, which affects the whole of a photographic image evenly. Digital cameras will exhibit a colour…

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Lighting for headshots

I was asked recently to provide a headshot. No problem just step into my studio - except I don't have one, what to do? I quickly set up at the…

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Lens Filters

Filters attach to the front of your lens and modify light entering your camera.  The screw in type add some physical protection for the front lens element which is why…

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Its all about the light

Experts agree to take really effective images you need to understand and be able to control light. From subtle sunset or sunrise light, to balancing indoor light, capturing captivating landscapes,…

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