PhotoBlog
This site also documents my return to photography, one image a day, one story at a time.
Lightroom optimisation
Taking pictures is only the start of your images life, it is not until post-processing that they really comes to fruition. I use Adobe LR CC, and love it. However, it can get slow! So here are some tips to make sure your LR is running as fast as it can! :) I hope you enjoy the video...
Quick-tips - Format don't delete!
So I have previously posted a video on how I manage my cards (and batteries), and I have also written a post about my back-up/storage workflow, so now I am going to bridge the two and why it is better to FORMAT your memory cards, over deleting the pictures!
Quick-tips - Keep trying!
When I head out into the jungle, there is no guarantee that I will see something new (less and less likely the more I go in fact), so I am constantly trying to get the best image I can of commonly sighted subjects.
My logic loop, or How I shoot wildlife
When out shooting wildlife, I have a general looping thought process for taking images, so that I am always ready for a surprise appearance, and can then make the most of each chance!
Quick-tips - Pre-visualization, planning and knowledge
I am frequently asked, “How did you get that shot?” to which I answer vaguely “time”. However, there are some very particular steps I go through in order to get my shots, and I am going to share them with you using a recent picture as an example.
Quick-tips - Batteries and memory cards
It does not matter how good your camera is, or how much your lens costs, because without batteries and memory cards, they are worthless!
Quick-tips - Lighting Night time Wildlife
Shooting in low light conditions is tough enough, so how can we shoot in dark? Well... bring you own light.. Any light!