A standard tool in photo editing software is the ability to effect contrast, tone and colour by playing with the ‘Curves’ setting – they’re a quick and versatile way of editing…
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Remember that film I had hanging around for ages? Well I received the prints today – hoorah! When I was a kid I can recall that we’d have films developed with…
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Say hello to Marilyn! I just know you’re going to love her artistic interpretation of the natural (and manmade) world – before she answers her 5fives here’s a bit more info…
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That weekend went jolly quickly! I surprised myself though and actually managed to finish a roll of film and send it away for processing. I’m not saying I’m fickle (I am)…
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Here’s a set of Photoshop actions which are particularly good at rescuing photos that are a bit flat and uninspiring or under exposed (i.e. 96% of the photos I’ve managed to take so…
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I won’t lie – I felt a bit pervy scouring flickr for feet. Hands, not so much, but feet… (Oh, and here’s a fun little story about how flickr lost its…
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I ponder on some very random things when I’m in meetings at work drifting off to sleep. Like, why do you never get goosebumps on your face? How does dry-cleaning work? And…
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I’ve always had enormous admiration for wedding photographers. When I close my eyes and envision myself taking on this role it rapidly turns into an episode of Mr Bean but with…
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If you’re reading this then it means we all made it to 2013 – happy new year! Have you made any resolutions? I’ve made my now traditional annual promises; things like…
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Whilst a picture may speak a thousand words, it can shout really loud if you combine it with words. I love how a simple phrase when combined with a photograph can…