Capture the Moment!
Since 2013, I’ve published hundreds of blog posts on all aspects of photography. Some are aimed at helping photographers with their technique, settings, and equipment, but others describe my exhibitions, workshops, and adventures in Africa, Antarctica and beyond.
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How to Edit a Photo to Look Like Film
In recent years, film photography has experienced a remarkable resurgence. What was once considered outdated or impractical has returned as a powerful creative choice, embraced by photographers seeking authenticity, character, and emotional depth in their images. From fashion editorials and wedding photography to personal storytelling and lifestyle content, the film look has become synonymous with warmth, nostalgia, and timeless appeal.
Free Lightroom Presets
Presets save you an awful lot of work in Lightroom. You can do what I do and create them yourself for your most common edits, or you can download them from the internet.
Some are free, and some you have to pay for. Here is a list of various websites offering free Lightroom presets.
Lightroom Presets
Everybody seems to be selling Lightroom presets these days, but I hardly use them.
The problem with ‘adopting’ someone else’s presets is that they probably won’t do what you want them to do. Yes, they could probably make a dramatic difference to some photos, but you lose control because they are almost always bundles of adjustments, not all of which are necessary.