Software essentials

Over the years I have spent probably 1000’s hours trying, learning and editing images in a variety of programs. I have Youtube videos and Blog posts, years worth. So I thought I would put together a list of links for each program on a separate page for ease of use. Whether it’s Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop, Capture One, Luminar, or one of the other various programs out there, I have probably played with it.

Camera extras

Looking for all things camera wise, look no further, I have curated a list of articles and videos to help you out.

• Seven mistakes I wish I knew about and how to fix them

• The “sweet” life: Tips for getting the best out of your Lensbaby optic

• Exploring minimalism in your kitchen

• The road trip checklist

• Tips for capturing holiday lights

• Setting up your new Sony camera with legacy menus

• Three guilt-free photography tips

• Reflections: Extend your creativity further with the Lensbaby Sweet 80

• Creative magic with the Lensbaby Velvet

• 10 tips for better bird photography

• How to create conceptual milk bath portraits

• Three one-light setups for dramatic and artistic portraits

• Three effective two-light setups that work for any portrait photoshoot

• Bring life to your fall photos with these editing tips

• Three ways to improve your photography with the help of your dog

• How to get creative with a zoom lens

• How to keep portraits simple yet classy

• Should you be scheduling maintenance for your gear?

• Should you calibrate your lenses for razor-sharp focus?

• What to do when you need a tripod and forget it

• Using a low aperture for getting the shot in tricky light

• TTL vs. manual flash: What you need to know

• Creating a DIY lightbox

• My seven favourite accessories and tools for in-studio portraits

• Five things to consider when conducting a portrait photoshoot

• Capturing multiple scenes in nature by using a zoom lens

• How much crop is too much?

• When things go awry with your camera

• Should you update your camera’s firmware?

• Getting comfortable with studio lighting

• Creating condensation on glasses, bottles and cans

• Removing reflections in still life photography

Camera Basics

• How to fix blurry photos in-camera

• Capturing gorgeous flowers with an ultra-zoom

• What really is ISO in photography?

• What is symmetry in photography?

• Get better portraits by following three simple steps

• What you really need to get started in product photography

• My go-to lenses for gorgeous still life

• My favourite apertures for capturing portraits

• My go-to lenses for awe-inspiring portraits

• Are you making these photographic mistakes?

• How to photograph silky smooth waterfalls

• Trials while travelling

• How to take great photos with almost no light

• How to take great photos with bad lighting

• Adding a human element to your landscapes

• What’s the difference between hard and soft light?

• Five steps to nail perfect focus for portraits

• Still life settings to get you started

• How can I make my travel pictures more interesting?

• How using an f/2.8 lens can help you achieve ideal control over depth of field

• My seven favorite tools for macro flowers

• Should you photograph in RAW or JPEG?

• Photography 101: Manual vs. Aperture Priority

• Looking at different focal lengths for portraits, part one

• Looking at different focal lengths for portraits, part two

• Is it time to make BBF your new BFF?

• Photography 101: What is exposure compensation?

• Understanding lens compression

• The most helpful accessories for beginners

• Bracketing exposure with the Sony a7R Mark III camera

• Focus stacking with a macro rail

• Extension tubes: The good, the bad & the ugly

• Why noise doesn’t really matter

• Using filters to control light

• What are metering modes?

• Should I convert to DNG?

• Why I photograph in Aperture Priority