Published inLive View·6 days agoMember-onlyThe Secret to Good PhotographyHow the Answer Came to Me in a Mexican Restaurant — I was working in a camera bag booth at a birding show on a muggy Florida afternoon. Since most of the visitors were birders, not photographers, we didn’t have much to offer them. I wasn’t even sure why we were there. “Maybe your spotting scope will fit in this…Photography5 min readPhotography5 min read
Published inLive View·May 2Member-onlyBeyond Black and WhiteHow to take your monochromes to new heights — Every photo app on the planet has some way to convert your colorful digital images to monochrome. It could be as simple as total desaturation by moving a slider all the way to the left, or as sophisticated as a dedicated B&W conversion panel that lets you play with the…Photography6 min readPhotography6 min read
Published inLive View·Apr 11Member-onlyHow to Make Your RAW Files Look Even BetterEven though you’re familiar with RAW, do you know how to get the most out of it? There’s a lot more to this camera format than you may realize. Why Shoot RAW in the First Place? In a recent poll, I asked enthusiast photographers: Why do you shoot RAW? …Photography7 min readPhotography7 min read
Published inLive View·Apr 1Member-onlyWelcome to Live View, A Place for PhotographersMy vision of Live View is to bring together talented photographers — each with a unique perspective — to share their stories. As editor of this Medium.com publication, my request is for them to focus on topics they’re excited about. I believe this approach brings out the best in artists. …Photography1 min readPhotography1 min read
Mar 21Member-onlyDPReview.com Is Shutting DownLike many in the photography community, I woke up to the shocking news that DPReview, the most honored online photo publication, is closing its doors. After weeks of scattered layoff announcements in the tech sector, Amazon’s latest round includes the entire staff and the operation itself. …Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read
Mar 2Member-onlyThe Fujifilm X20 — Little Brother to the X100VIn 2013, Fujifilm released the FinePix X20 digital camera for $599. A decade later, a mint version of this cult-favorite still costs $400 or more. How can that be for a 12-megapixel compact from days gone by? In my view there are two reasons. First, notice the family resemblance between…Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Feb 16Member-onlyHow Well Do You Know Your Camera?Most photographers have a relationship with their camera — some more serious than others. Just look at their behavior. They always want to bring it along, they spend lots of money on it, and they definitely want others to keep their hands off. See what I’m saying? But like any…Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read
Feb 2Member-only3 Persistent Photography MythsWhen you’ve been doing something for a long time, it’s reasonable to have confidence in your opinions. You know how things work. For example, a seasoned handyman has a stash of tricks that you would never dream of. Let’s say that you’re trying to figure out how to remove a…Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Jan 18Member-onlyHey, Is that an AI Generator Looking Through Your Pictures?Nobody likes people digging through their stuff, even when it’s left out in the open. But that’s the situation for many photographers who have online images in public spaces. …Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Jan 4Member-onlyFinding the Will to Backup Our WorkThe creative side of photography is wildly enjoyable. Archiving those images is about as dull as it gets. Here’s why we should do it anyway. The stuff from my iPhone is easy. I bought a big slice of the iCloud pie and let Apple serve it up from there. Thank…Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read
