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5 Reasons Why Using a Dedicated Camera Is Better Than a Smartphone

April 3rd, 2024

In today’s digital age, smartphones have become ubiquitous tools for capturing photos and videos on the go. However, despite the convenience and advanced technology packed into these devices, there are still compelling reasons to consider using a dedicated camera like a DSLR or mirrorless camera. In my latest video, I explored five key benefits of opting for a “real” camera over relying solely on a smartphone for photography.

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Exploring RAW Image Editing with Photoshop Elements

February 26th, 2024

In the realm of photo editing, Adobe Photoshop has long been the go-to software for professionals and enthusiasts alike. However, its accessibility can be daunting for beginners, and the subscription model might be a turn-off for some. This is where Photoshop Elements steps in, offering a one-time payment model and a more beginner-friendly interface. In this post, I navigate the process of editing a RAW image using Photoshop Elements, highlighting its features and comparing them to the full version of Photoshop.

In a recent video I explored Photoshop Elements and its benefits for photo editors. You can watch the video at the end of this article, but here is a summary of what I covered.

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Top 10 (Nearly)

January 21st, 2024

At the end of 2023 I posted a video listing what I thought were my top 10 images of that year. I wanted to limit the list to 10, but here are 7 more images that I considered adding, but ultimately left out.

Autumn Colours
Blue Morpho Butterlfy
Curbar Edge, Peak District
A Winter Wonderland
Berchtesgaden, Germany
St. Bartholomew’s Church, Konigsee, Germany
Winter Robin
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You can see the Top 10 that made it below.


How to print custom page sizes with the Epson XP-970

November 21st, 2023

I have a few photography printing videos on my YouTube channel and one of the questions I get asked most is; How do you set up the Epson XP-970 to print custom page sizes.

It’s actually quite simple, and I’ll explain the steps to do it below. A couple of things to note first though; A. You have to use the rear, manual paper feed and B. You have to print from a computer to the printer (not directly from the printer). I am using Lightroom on an Apple Mac computer, but it should be similar steps when using a Windows PC and/or your software of choice.

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5 Low Cost Full-Frame Z Lenses

September 24th, 2023

If you own a Nikon Z camera, you’ll know that there are some really great lenses available, particularly the Nikon S-Line lenses. But you’ll also know that they’re quite expensive as well. Here I’m looking at five low-cost, full-frame options, which hopefully won’t break the bank but will still offer some decent performance and quality.

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