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7 reasons you should forget about RAW and shoot JPEGs
Read any photo guide book, magazine, website, you name it, and the first cardinal rule of photography they preach is the importance of shooting RAW files. The digital equivalent of a film negative, a...
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The REAL advantage of using RAW files
Anyone who’s even glanced at a camera in the past 10 years knows that one of the first rules of digital photography is that you better shoot RAW files. Of course, there are reasons for choosing JPEGs...
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Which is the best file format for storing your photos?
Each file format you can store and share your digital photos in offers its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this post we run through your file format options and what you need to know about...
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How much space do you really need to store your photo collection?
It’s not just how much memory you need now that you have to think about, but how much you might need in the future. Will your photo collection fit on your computer’s hard disk? Will you need to get a...
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Understanding dpi: what exactly do those numbers mean?
Are you confused about dpi numbers when viewing a photo’s properties? When a higher dpi is stated, does this mean that the photo will be sharper? If so, how do you alter it? These are common questions...
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Sharing photos online: will the ‘Save for Web’ option REALLY protect your...
Sharing photos online has never been easier, but it does present certain risks, because material can be easily copied and used without your permission. Fortunately, Photoshop – arguably the most...
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Raw or JPEG – which file format is best for you?
Raw or JPEG? It’s becoming an age old question with a constantly evolving answer. Our resident photo management expert Anna Togg weighs in. Novice photographers often ask me which file format they...
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What’s the difference between raw or JPEG? When to choose each file format
Sitting in your DSLR’s menu screen is the Image Quality option. It’s the first menu option because it’s an important one: it affects the speed at which you can take pictures, how many shots you can...
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My ideal raw workflow
In the latest instalment of her photo management column, Anna Togg explains how she processes her raw files with a specific look in mind. Although I normally always shoot raw and JPEG files...
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Which is the best file format for storing your photos?
Each file format you can store and share your digital photos in offers its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this post we run through your file format options and what you need to know about...
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EXIF strategies
In her latest despatch, our resident photo management expert Anna Togg explains why looking at the EXIF data on your images in your photo management platform can reveal new discoveries about your own...
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The dark side of non-destructive editing
In other words, none of the original picture’s data is destroyed (or modified) during the editing process. Which applications use it? Non-destructive editing has been around for a while. Every time...
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New cameras: the REAL benefits of upgrading to a better model
After several years of escalating pixel counts many photographers have become accustomed to expecting a big jump with each camera introduction. Obviously, this sometimes leads to disappointment when...
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Getting it right in camera: what does that really mean?
Many photographers like to talk about ‘getting it right in camera’, but what does that really mean in an age when digital imaging can be considered a data gathering exercise? Find out below… Perfect...
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6 black and white photography tips for serious mono enthusiasts
Thanks to digital technology, monochrome photography is easier than ever before. Check out these six black and white photography tips for getting great results. 1. Shoot raw and JPEG The best...
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5 ways to get natural skin tones in your portraits
Natural skin tones are essential to most successful colour portraits and they’re easy to achieve if you follow this simple guide. 1. Shoot raw We’re always banging on about shooting raw files, but it...
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5 quick tips for saving and resizing your images
Although good quality storage has never been cheaper thanks to services such as Canon’s irista platform it’s still important to know how to keep your image file sizes down while still ensuring high...
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