Should I buy a 35mm or 50mm lens?
35mm or 50mm focal length? Should I buy a 35mm or 50mm lens? That is a question that often gets asked. Which one is better? Which should I buy? What is the difference? Let’s...
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Attending photographic workshops
Attending photographic workshops, even if you’re an experienced photographer, can be a great thing. A good friend of mine, Lee Herbet, is a contributor to the F-Stop Lounge website. His article Photo Workshops for...
Choosing a photographic theme
I’ve spoken before about choosing a photographic theme when you’re in a new location. A big city such as Paris, New York, London or Melbourne can be overwhelming when you first get there and...
Should I crop my image?
There are generally two kinds of photographers – those that develop their images in software and those that “get it right in camera” and don’t do any post processing other than basic tonal adjustments....
What’s in my camera bag?
I’ve been asked what’s in my camera bag several times lately, so I thought I’d explain what photographic equipment I carry and why. Travel Photography When I’m travelling I actually pack pretty light these...
Removing objects in photographs
Should I remove objects from photographs? This is a question I’ve been asked more than once. The answer is simple… “it depends”. If you’re a photojournalist that makes a living making newsworthy images, then...
Fujifilm X100S goes to Paris
The is not going to be a full-blown review of the Fujifilm X100S. First, the camera has been around for a while now and there are plenty of reviews already online. Second, I’m not...
Sailboats in the centre of Paris
The Jardin du Luxembourg, or Luxembourg Gardens, are located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris on the Left Bank of the River Seine. The gardens are about 60 acres in size and full of...