Why I love my Fujifilm X100S
The Fujifilm X100S is a great camera. It’s both versatile and good looking… although that second point is purely subjective. I personally like the way it looks and feels. I like the dials on...
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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...
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...
Sometimes a location screams out for black and white images
Sometimes a location just screams out for black and white images. Take Paris for example. You can’t really make a bad image in Paris, but the city cries out for black and white. There’s...
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...
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...
Work the scene
Move around your subject When you’re out making photographs, don’t forget to “work the scene”. Move around your subject and make photographs at different angles and different perspectives. Don’t just take photos… make photos!...
Develop an image using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Sometimes your eyes see things differently to how your camera sees the same scene. Sometimes you see something similar, but have a different idea of how you want to present the image. Sometimes the final image...