PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG
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More StopMotion Music Videos
Today we begin work on another epic challenge – An ambitious stop motion project with large sets, lots of shots and many characters. I think its time to put the coffee on!!
Father John Misty – Stop-Motion Music Video
Father John MistyPlease Don’t Die Music Video Animation Music Video, Father John Misty: Please Don’t Die Well if you are wondering where I have been recently It was a bit of a secret. However, now I am able to tell you. For the past month or so I have been locked in a bunker near […]
Thinktank Brochure Cover
Thinktank Photo CoverIm on the front cover of the new catalog. I made it to the front cover of the latest Thinktank Photo catalogue. The new Thinktank Photo 2017/2018 product brochure is out, guess who made it onto the front cover? Whilst testing some equipment in Belguim I snapped a quick behind the scenes shot for use on my social media, […]
Better Travel Photography -Top Seven Photo Tour Tips
Photo Tour Tipstop tips for your next photography vacation A travel photography tour or vacation can be a wonderful, life-changing adventure; exploring that bucket list destination, making new friends with a shared interest, meeting locals. However recording it all to later share with your friends and capturing those killer images can be a bit of […]
Fujifilm Xt2 Review | 12 countries in 2 months
Travel Photography with the Fujifilm X-t2 The Fujifilm X-T2 is marketed as a high-quality lightweight do all camera, but is it any good for travel photography? Photographer Matt Widgery took it for a spin in Europe visiting 12 countries in two months to put it through its paces. My journey with the Fujifilm X cameras […]
Backing Up Photography Data On Location
Travel Photography Tipsbacking up data on location Photography Data Management. I get asked often how I deal with data management when I can be away for several weeks working on a project in the field. Well, there are two things that I need to consider, firstly is it light weight and is it not too […]
The Greatest Camera Bag in the WORLD?
Thinktank Photo Roller Derby ReviewIs it the best camera bag in the world? This week I wanted to share some thoughts on the Thinktank Roller Derby camera bag. Below is a video review of one of my favourites.https://youtu.be/qzoaArWd5fI When looking for a rolling camera bag for use in airports and train stations I really wanted […]
Fujifilm XF 14mm f2.8 Review – must own lens?
Fujifilm 14mm f2.8 reviewis the fuji 14mm a must own lens? Fujifilm Fujinon 14mm f2.8 review. Fuji XF 14mm f/2.8 ASPH XF14mmF2.8 R Fuji – review by Phil M. Is the Fujifilm XF14mm f2.8 a must have lens? What would you choose as the optimum wide angle for travel with the Fuji X-Pro2 or X-T2? Not […]
Kicker Light? Godox V850, What is that then?
Kicker lightingso what is that then? Travel lighting might be considered a little confusing and be intimidating for some, but fear not. Since posting some of the India images on Instagram I have received a few questions about how I did it and what was used. What is a Kicker Light, when do you use […]
Travel Photography India – Lighting Q&A
Travel lightingoff camera flash on location So what’s the best way to achieve the lighting needed while Travelling? If you want soft light, how big a softbox will I need? How do I mount that light and most importantly how do I keep the cost and the weight down? Travel lighting might be considered a little […]
The Potters of Kolkata – Kumortuli
Kumortuli – The Potters lanes of north Kolkata –The Men Who Make Gods Bad Timing.Kolkata, a 300-year-old city that was once the capital of India. This place is known for its various festivals throughout the year. The most famous and colourful festival is in the worship of the Goddess Durga, locally known as Durga […]
Pushkar: Into the desert – seeking the nomads
Into the desertthe Pushkar nomads Fuji X-Pro2, Fuji XF14mm, Nomad cooking his evening meal My continuing exploration using the Fujifilm X-Pro2 System in India. THE SANDBOXWith the sadhu box ticked for now (see the previous posting by clicking here), I headed out for a scout to the desert on the outskirts of town looking for […]