Mastering Photography Workflow with Filmpack

I have always found the only way to really trial software is to go “all-in” on a job. Theoretical workflows whilst sitting at home, taking time, with a coffee and biscuit (ok, no biscuit), are all well and good but its only under the pressure of a real job can quickly find the pitfalls. .. this first job was the HBO Max launch party arrivals ...

A Deep Dive into DxO PureRAW 6

As the title of the post says, this is my look at the latest version of the PureRAW demosaicing which I use to pre-process all of my Fujifilm RAW files before editing them in Lightroom. (I have mentioned this before, here and here). Why do I do this? Why do I use an additional tool before going into Lightroom (which can process these files without any pre-processing?) There are a number of reasons.....

Excess Baggage

Most people think photographers have a ”fetish” or love affair with their cameras, they think that we cannot stop buying them. I’m not(quite) In that camp. Every camera (almost) is purchased with a business case. Purchased for a reason. Bags however. Thats a different story. Find me a photographer that not obsessed with finding the best bag. There are no photographers that have not wasted hundreds of pounds on bags that were “almost” perfect.

Using the GFX100RF at Berlinale

A year ago, in Berlin, I wrote a post titled “Have the confidence”. The theme of the piece was “I know this festival. I know the layout. I know what kit I need, but I still brought more”. Well, this year it’s different.

Fujifilm GFX100RF – First thoughts

So I have had this camera for a week and a bit now, using it in a number of situations - for the self portrat challenge, some client shoots and a couple of premieres. I'm going to deal with the negatives first..