Tutorials
Here is how to create a cinematic video piece under extreme time pressure
When Benjamin Von Wong approached me to make a video for him I thought to myself that it would be like any other project. It…
How to use frequency separation to remove chromatic aberration and colour fringing
Frequency separation is typically seen as a technique for retouching skin – albeit often quite badly these days. But that’s not its only use. Separating…
Five tips for making green screen shots more realistic
Green screen shots can look stunning, or they can be hilariously bad. I’m sure you want to create the former ones, and Ryan Connolly of…
Astrophotography: How I shot Comet 46P from start to finish
If you have access to dark and clear skies, you should have a great opportunity to catch Comet 46P / Wirtanen leading up to it’s…
Stop using tape to attach your gels – use magnets instead
If you’re like me and you’ve tried to attach gels to your lights in the past, you’ve likely resorted to using one of the many…
Focus stacking: 89 images of an old screw
I love macro photography as it enables us to see the beauty in small things. For this particular project, I wanted to show details (including…
How I used a portable image projector to create an 80s themed photo
Now and again we get to play around with cool equipment that we wouldn’t normally use. I got my hands on the spiffy Lightblaster and…
This is how the metering modes in your camera work
Metering is one of those strange aspects of photography. It’s actually a rather straightforward principle, but it seems complex to new camera users due to unfamiliar…
sRGB, Adobe RGB, ProPhoto RGB – Which you should use, when and why
Colour space is one of the most confusing topics in digital photography. Every day I see questions popping up on social media about them. The…
Quick tips for taking amazing holiday family portraits
During the holiday season, I’m sure all of us want to get some festive family shots with our loved ones. But how to make the…




































