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FAQs
Business and Marketing
Do you sell professionally printed photographs?
Unfortunately, I no longer list prints for sale on my website. However, if you are interested in a professional print of a specific photograph from my gallery, please get in touch, and I will be more than happy to help.
How do you price your professional prints?
All professional prints are priced competitively without compromising on quality or sustainability. As a natural landscape photographer, I have a duty of care to protect the beautiful great outdoors to the best of my ability. This means choosing suppliers who sustainably source their products and offset their carbon emissions.
Do you offer post-processing presets?
I do not and will not offer post-processing presets. Post-processing is an intimate part of the photography process. Applying presets created by someone else may not yield the results you were hoping for. As a new or up-and-coming photographer, the best thing you can do is create your own presets based on your unique style of editing. My honest opinion: enjoy the post-processing process; it’s just as important as capturing a photograph in the first place. Develop an efficient workflow that suits you and get the most from your photography.
Do you work with any brand(s)?
Currently, I am not associated with any photography-related brand(s). This means that you can be confident that product reviews and equipment advice are published with an unbiased view.
Editing and Workflow
What program(s) do you use for your post-processing?
I use Adobe Lightroom for 99% of my post-processing workflow. Lightroom’s controls are easy to navigate, and advanced features, such as masking, are incredibly intuitive, allowing you to make precise local edits. Furthermore, Lightroom’s well-considered organisational features allow for extremely efficient catalogue management. In conjunction with Adobe Lightroom, I occasionally use Photoshop. My workflow within Photoshop is limited, maintaining the natural integrity of my work.
Do you use upscaling software?
No. I don’t believe in using AI to upscale or enhance your photography. Ultimately, upscaled or enhanced photographs will never replace a high-quality original photograph. If your photograph lacks sharpness, no amount of upscaling or enhancement will address this. It’s much more advantageous to look at the reasons why a photograph didn’t turn out as hoped and address the issues. For example, blurry images are likely the result of an incorrect shutter speed, camera movement or environmentally induced vibrations.
How do you back up your catalogues?
Currently, I employ a couple of disaster recovery procedures. Firstly, all of my catalogues and edited files are routinely backed up to two separate portable SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD drives. One is stored in a fireproof safe, and the other is stored at an external location. Secondly, I back up all files to Amazon Photos. Amazon Photos is a convenient perk included with Prime membership, which, let’s be honest, most of us have! There is currently no limit to the size or quantity of files which can be uploaded. With my current storage options, I’m not yet at the point of needing to look into a more advanced option such as Network Attached Storage (NAS). One for the future.
Landscape Photography FAQs
What is the best camera for landscape photography?
The quick answer: the best camera is the one you have with you at the time. This could be a mobile phone, DSLR, or modern Mirrorless camera. Camera technology has advanced significantly over the past decade, meaning the barrier to entry to photography is no longer what it used to be.
The more complex answer depends on your budget and your intentions. If you are looking for a budget-friendly hobbyist setup, your options are broad, ranging from entry-level DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras to compact systems. For higher-budget professional setups, you’re looking at high-end mirrorless cameras with larger stacked sensors and packed with features for advanced users. Whatever your budget and intention, there’s a camera out there for you. Make use of online guides and reviews, and consider reputable outlets such as Wex Photo Video for all of your photography needs.
What is the best focal length for landscape photography?
This is a question I’m asked frequently. Generally, landscape photography is associated with the wider focal lengths, usually between 16mm and 35mm. The truth is, though, there isn’t a magic focal length for landscape photography. When used correctly, telephoto lenses (up to 400mm and beyond) can be used to simplify complex compositions and capture intimate landscape scenes. Lens selection is subjective and may depend on several factors (e.g. weather or environmental) when out in the field. You can find out more about the focal lengths I frequently use for landscape photography in my equipment guide here.
What is natural landscape photography?
Natural landscape photography has a focus on natural beauty found in the great outdoors. Consider beautiful coastal scenery, vast mountainous areas, gorgeous rolling hills with dramatic skies, and ancient woodlands. Time of day plays a significant role in natural landscape photography, with golden hour being favoured for lovely, soft and golden photogenic light.
Tripod or no tripod?
This is a question which boils down to your equipment and your intentions. From an equipment perspective, if you are fortunate enough to own a mirrorless camera system, for example, you will have the advantage of In-Body Image Stabilisation (IBIS). This means that you can operate at much slower shutter speeds without the need for a tripod. IBIS can be used in conjunction with an image-stabilised lens (IS) to increase the effectiveness of the overall image stabilisation.
For cameras without IBIS, you have the option to increase ISO to offset vibrations and camera movement, but this comes at the expense of image quality. In these circumstances, you may want to consider a tripod to maintain a lower ISO. That said, don’t be afraid of using a higher ISO!
Ultimately, utilising a tripod allows you to make micro adjustments to your composition. This is perfect for those portfolio-worthy compositions that you would like to perfect. A tripod will also help with creative long-exposure work such as astro photography, or seascapes – blurring moving water to create a soft painterly look to an image.
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