Early November in Montreal (Canada)
It was the first week of November and suddenly I had a realization that I still was not able to publish any fall foliage photos from this year. I went through the photos …
Grayscale vs Black and White vs Monochrome: the Difference Explained
If you are starting to take black and white images or are just looking at it as the next step in your photography, you’ve probably come across these three terms and wondered, “What …
Read moreGrayscale vs Black and White vs Monochrome: the Difference Explained
Shutter Speed Chart – Cheat Sheet for Controlling Motion in Photographs
You will learn: What does the shutter on a camera do? What is Shutter Priority mode? How to use shutter speed effectively?
Demystifying Lightroom Profiles – In-Depth Guide (Free Profiles)
In 2018, Adobe released a series of major updates to its RAW editors: Lightroom, Lightroom CC, and Photoshop ACR. The most significant update, from my perspective, concerned how Lightroom and ACR handle RAW …
Read moreDemystifying Lightroom Profiles – In-Depth Guide (Free Profiles)
Autumn Sunset Colors (Montreal)
I consider autumn to be the best season here in Montreal. Let me explain. The winters in Quebec are too long and too cold. The spring season is almost nonexistent, the transition from …
RAW vs JPEG – The Ultimate Guide
Which is better—RAW or JPEG? I thought the decades-old debate between shooting RAW or JPEG had already been settled. That is why I never intended to write an article on the subject. However, …
Top Photography Spots in Brecon Beacons National Park
In my opinion, the Brecon Beacons is the most underrated national park in Britain. It’s easy to find yourself up on a peak with a vast mountainscape at your feet. Or to wander …
Read moreTop Photography Spots in Brecon Beacons National Park
Exposure Triangle: Making Sense of Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO
How important is exposure in photography? What are the components of exposure? What is the “Exposure Triangle”? These are the questions I will attempt to answer in this introductory post about ISO, Aperture and …
Read moreExposure Triangle: Making Sense of Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO
Lower South Desert Outlook (Utah)
Last week, I returned from an exciting photography trip that was dedicated to exploring Utah’s backcountry. I spent 10 days driving dirt roads deep inside the deserts and mountains of Utah. I drove …
Top 10 Fall Photography Tips for Better Foliage Photos
The fall season is, by far, the most rewarding time of year for any landscape photographer. Nature’s transformation rewards us with unique color pallets that exist only during the season of fallen leaves. …
Read moreTop 10 Fall Photography Tips for Better Foliage Photos