The Software I Use
Take a look at the software I use to edit my photos in 2023. What I use and how I use it.
DPReview.com Is Closing
My thoughts on the DPreview website closure.
All of the (broken) hero images are fixed
I've fixed the hero images! Next are the 'normal' images. Then the links. Getting there!
How to use Topaz Photo AI with Lightroom RAW Files
This article will show you how to send a raw file from Lightroom to Topaz Photo AI the correct way. (Yes, there is a wrong way to do it)
We’ve Moved to Ghost
We’ve moved from being a Wordpress blog to being a Ghost blog. Read what that means and why we did it.
My 2023 Photography Workflow
A quick look at the process I go through when editing my photos. Updated for 2023.
DxO PureRaw 2: A Better Version of PureRAW
DxO have released a new version of PureRAW. We check it out to see what's new.
DxO PureRAW: Class Leading Noise Reduction and Optical Corrections for Your RAW Photos
DxO have always done two things really well when it comes to RAW conversion: Noise Reduction and Optical Corrections.
With the release of their latest software, DxO PureRaw, you can take advantage of these two aspects of RAW conversion, while keeping the rest of your workflow in the editor of
Easy Black and White Photography with DxO Silver Efex Pro
There are many ways to turn a colour image into a black and white one. Some are simple, some are complex, some give good results and some… don’t.
Let’s take a look at DxO’s Silver Efex Pro, a simple way to get awesome black and white photos.
Nikon Z7II for Wildlife Photography
Yesterday I took delivery of a brand new Nikon Z7II. I bought it with the intention of using it as my primary landscape camera, replacing my ageing D750. It is my first mirrorless camera and I will be pairing it with my trusty Nikon D500 which will (probably) remain my
On1 NoNoise AI vs Topaz Denoise AI & DxO DeepPRIME
Over the past twelve months or so, the race to have the best Noise Reduction software has been heating up.
Recently On1 have entered the fray with their latest offering: NoNoise AI
That’s right, yet another ‘AI’ powered noise reduction application. Before I get into a rant about the
Photoshop’s Super Resolution Explained and Compared
Adobe recently released an update to their ‘Adobe Camera Raw’ PhotoShop module that had a new feature that caught my interest.
They call it ‘Super Resolution’. And it works well. Very well!
What Is Super Resolution?
Put simply, Super Resolution is a new way to make your photos larger (a
Smoother Backgrounds With Topaz DeNoise AI
In my recent comparison between DxO’s new DeepPRIME vs Topaz DeNoise AI, it was clear that DeNoise AI doesn’t do as well with smooth backgrounds.
You can read the DeepPrime vs DeNoise AI comparison here
The Problem
As you can see in the two images below, the background
Long Exposure Photography: The Basics
Long exposure photography is a great way to create visually stunning images that can almost transcend reality. Learn how to do it with Square Pixel Photography.
Should You Buy a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera in 2021?
Mirrorless cameras have been around for a few years now and the market is starting to get more mature. Most of the major players have several models to choose from, ranging from entry level to professional models.
If you’re entering into the world of photography or even upgrading to
DxO PhotoLab 4’s Second Best New Feature
When DxO released the latest version of their PhotoLab software, there was much fanfare surrounding the DeepPRIME noise reduction software. It is now my go-to RAW converter when dealing with noisy images.
(DeepPRIME is PhotoLab 4’s #1 new feature)
However, I still use, and greatly prefer Adobe Lightroom to
Should You Buy An M1 Mac for Photography?
Apple have just released three new computers with an M1 chip. Are they any good for photo editing machines?
Since writing this article, Apple have released newer, more powerful machines that are absolutely powerful enough for photography tasks.
Apple have very recently released three new computers based on their brand
Mac vs PC for Photography
So you've decided that you need a new photo editing machine, but you're not sure if you should go with a Windows based machine or spend the money on an Apple Mac? Let me help you decide.
DxO PhotoLab 4 DeepPRIME Noise Reduction vs Topaz AI
Let's take a look to see how the new DeepPRIME noise reduction feature in PhotoLab 4 stacks up against Topaz DeNoise AI.
DxO PhotoLab 4 Integration with Lightroom
PhotoLab 4 is a RAW converter with class-leading optical correction and noise reduction algorithms. If you want to take advantage of this, but use Lightroom as your primary image catalogue you can do so pretty easily. We’ll show you how.
DxO PhotoLab 4 is a high quality RAW converter.
Sharpening Noisy Images. How To Combine Noise Reduction with Sharpening
In a perfect world all of our images would be noise-free and sharp. This article will show you how to deal with those that aren't
Shutter Speed in Photography. A Comprehensive Beginners Guide
Shutter Speed is an essential concept to learn for any photographer. Luckily it is also the easiest topic to grasp. This article will guide you through the basics.
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Aperture in Photography Explained
When moving from the ‘auto’ or ‘scene’ settings I always suggest that beginners start by putting their camera into ‘Aperture Priority’ mode and learning how aperture works and the effect it has on the ‘look’ of a photo.
90% of the photos I capture are taken in aperture priority mode.
RAW vs JPEG: Why You Should Probably Be Shooting RAW
I’m going to settle it once and for all: If you’re reading this article, you should be shooting RAW.
Let me explain why.
What Is a RAW File?
A RAW file is an image file that contains all of the unprocessed data that your camera collected when you
Capture One Pro 20: What’s New
I moved from using Lightroom as my RAW converter to Capture One Pro about 9 months ago and haven’t looked back since. Phase One have just released the latest version of their software: Capture One Pro 20. This article will run you through what’s new.
Well, this is
ISO: The Essential Guide to ISO in Photography
What is ISO?
In very simple terms: ISO is a camera setting that allows you to control the brightness of your photos.
It is very closely tied to the camera’s shutter speed and aperture settings. The combination of all three is what gives your photo it’s final brightness
17 Useful Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts for the Library Module
I recommend that you choose a couple of shortcuts to start with and get used to using them. Once you’ve gotten the hang of it, slowly start to introduce more as time goes by. Before you know it you’ll be flying through your Lightroom edits like a Pro!
