Welcome to the Blogs section of the website. Here you can browse through the blogs and read our articles and help guides, or look at the blogs that are dedicated to a place, a group meet or whatever it may be you fancy viewing or reading. Each blog is filled with photographs, tutorials, discussion and a lot more!
The blog section is updated at least twice a week, so make sure you bookmark the site and call back soon, as there’s something for every photographer!
Please use the search below to search for specific things. Blogs are titled by place names (ie. Aberavon, Singleton etc) plus lenses (ie. Viltrox, Meike etc), or by “Tips” and “Guides” or there is an archive section at the bottom of the page.
Photographing wildlife (birds) with the XC50-230mm
We all know that the Fujifilm XC50-230mm is often belittled and very underrated. We looked at Fujifilms most underrated lens recently, and the general feedbackContinue reading “Photographing wildlife (birds) with the XC50-230mm”
Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve & Town Visit
It was a very windy day with intermittent sunshine, and our regular weekly group meet activities took us to Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve, leading usContinue reading “Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve & Town Visit”
Neath Abbey In Colour Infrared
A visit to the 12th Century Abbey at Neath Abbey, Neath in Wales. I’ve been experimenting with Infrared, and I’ve been using Darktable to developContinue reading “Neath Abbey In Colour Infrared”
Bluebells!
Bluebell season is here! I’m not going to bore you with hundreds of bluebell photographs, so here are a few of my favourite photographs fromContinue reading “Bluebells!”
Spotlight: Photography with Poems by Ann Tudball (#06)
Welcome to episode #6 of our spotlight on Ann Tudball’s wonderful work. In this episode Ann shares two great poems for you all to enjoy,Continue reading “Spotlight: Photography with Poems by Ann Tudball (#06)”
Why I didn’t go full frame and went with Fujifilm
Around two years ago I decided that it was time for a change. I’d been shooting with various Nikon cameras (D40, D3200, D5300, D7100) overContinue reading “Why I didn’t go full frame and went with Fujifilm”
The Advantages Of Photographing In Raw
I’ve already written an article on the benefits of shooting jpeg, but of course, many photographers like to photograph in raw. Of course, all youContinue reading “The Advantages Of Photographing In Raw”
The Quays Sunset
The Quays is a riverside area on the Neath river starting at Briton Ferry Neath/Baglan in Port Talbot. The route takes in industrial land toContinue reading “The Quays Sunset”
Fujifilm’s most underrated lens
Fujifilm release some amazing lenses. In fact, there is not really a lens that is not capable, or not sharp enough to please even theContinue reading “Fujifilm’s most underrated lens”
Cure Your GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)
GAS is a horrible thing. “Gear Acquisition Syndrome” is when you feel the urge to constantly buy cameras, lenses or other photography equipment. There’s noContinue reading “Cure Your GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)”
Daytime Beach, River And Industrial Walk
I’m not going to lie to you all, it’s been a hard few months not going anywhere and not seeing anyone because of the localContinue reading “Daytime Beach, River And Industrial Walk”
100th Blogpost Special!
When I started One Camera One Lens back in July 2020, I had a vision. I wanted my personal website to also be a placeContinue reading “100th Blogpost Special!”
Sunset Surfers
A night of surfers at Aberavon Beach in Port Talbot during sunset. Something a bit different to my usual photography and taken in quite challengingContinue reading “Sunset Surfers”
Breaking Trails with Matt Johnson (#2)
One Camera One Lens has partnered with Matt Johnson to bring you his Breaking Trails videos. A series of wonderful blogs that explore the regionContinue reading “Breaking Trails with Matt Johnson (#2)”
Landscape Photography: An Introduction (Part 1)
In this article, regular contributor David Ellinsworth takes us through part one of his multi-part guide to photographing landscapes. When I began photographing landscapes it seemed likeContinue reading “Landscape Photography: An Introduction (Part 1)”
Spotlight: Photography with Poems by Ann Tudball (#05)
Welcome to episode #5 of our spotlight on Ann Tudball’s wonderful work. In this episode Ann shares two great poems for you all to enjoy,Continue reading “Spotlight: Photography with Poems by Ann Tudball (#05)”
Ultimate guide to extending battery life on a Fujifilm camera
A lot of people seem to find that batteries on Fujifilm mirrorless cameras just don’t last as long as they should. When I first startedContinue reading “Ultimate guide to extending battery life on a Fujifilm camera”
Photographer Spotlight Article: Bill Stace – My Photography Compromises (Part Two)
Welcome to One Camera One Len’s Photographers Spotlight Series, where we discover other photographers who you may find extremely interesting. They share their love forContinue reading “Photographer Spotlight Article: Bill Stace – My Photography Compromises (Part Two)”
LuminarAI Version 2 is here! A look at the most advanced AI powered photo editor!
LuminarAI Version 2 is now here! Use code GPWNPT at the checkout if your upgrading or buying new! Download LuminarAI Version 2 Luminar AI VersionContinue reading “LuminarAI Version 2 is here! A look at the most advanced AI powered photo editor!”
Breaking Trails with Matt Johnson
One Camera One Lens has partnered with Matt Jonson to bring you his Breaking Trails videos. A series of wonderful blogs that explore the regionContinue reading “Breaking Trails with Matt Johnson”
Photographer Spotlight Article: Bill Stace – My Photography Compromises (Part One)
Welcome to One Camera One Len’s Photographers Spotlight Series, where we discover other photographers who you may find extremely interesting. They share their love forContinue reading “Photographer Spotlight Article: Bill Stace – My Photography Compromises (Part One)”
Why the Fujifilm X-T20 is still the camera I recommend in 2021
It’s now 2021, and the Fujifilm X-T20 was released in 2017, uses Fujifilm’s X-Trans III sensor technology and has been superseded by cameras like theContinue reading “Why the Fujifilm X-T20 is still the camera I recommend in 2021”
Awesome Sunset (In Cezar Street and Double X)
We just knew it was going to be a fantastic sunset tonight in Aberavon. The weather had be brilliant all day, and as it gotContinue reading “Awesome Sunset (In Cezar Street and Double X)”
Five Photographers : Five Stories : Many Images
A short while ago One Camera One Lens featured five photographers from very different backgrounds, with many different styles and ideas. These were published aContinue reading “Five Photographers : Five Stories : Many Images”
Vivian Park IR Photography
Today I was lucky enough to have the time to go out and experiment at a local park with my Infrared filters for my FujifilmContinue reading “Vivian Park IR Photography”
February Sunset In HDR & Infrared
Tonight I wanted to do something a bit different and experiment. I’m always up for a challenge, and so tonight turned out to be aContinue reading “February Sunset In HDR & Infrared”
Real Infrared Photography With Neewer Filters
As the 25th February is my birthday, I was treated to set of Infrared Filters for Fujifilm X-T3. The idea is to use these filters,Continue reading “Real Infrared Photography With Neewer Filters”
I am: A Photographer
We all have different concepts of being a photographer, what it means, what we do and how we do it, so in this article IContinue reading “I am: A Photographer”
New Look Website
You may have noticed there is a new look to the website? It just needed a coat of paint to keep it fresh. I haveContinue reading “New Look Website”
Spotlight: Photography with Poems by Ann Tudball (#04)
Welcome to episode #4 of our spotlight on Ann Tudball’s wonderful work. In this episode Ann shares two great poems for you all to enjoy,Continue reading “Spotlight: Photography with Poems by Ann Tudball (#04)”
Infrared Photography Experiments
I’m fascinated by infrared photography, and currently exploring the possibilities of either buying a selection of filters for my current lenses, or going the fullContinue reading “Infrared Photography Experiments”
A Monochrome Sunset Experiment
We all know sunsets shouldn’t be in monochrome, especially when it’s a beautiful sunset in a beautiful place. However, I have hundreds of colour sunsets,Continue reading “A Monochrome Sunset Experiment”
Fujifilm Film Simulation Resources
The aim of this article is to give a resource to Fujifilm users who like to use film simulation recipes in their photography. It includesContinue reading “Fujifilm Film Simulation Resources”
Ultimate Darktable Resource And Guide
Darktable is a free and open source photography application and raw developer. It is very similar in operation to Adobe Lightroom, and includes both aContinue reading “Ultimate Darktable Resource And Guide”
Lockdown Sunset (Colour Chrome+ with Viltrox 23mm)
We’re still in lockdown here in Wales, so the places I can visit are limited. Luckily enough I live next to the beach at AberavonContinue reading “Lockdown Sunset (Colour Chrome+ with Viltrox 23mm)”
A New Film Sim Recipe – MGA Nostalgic Provia
Fujifilm have released a new film simulation which they have called “Nostalgic Negative”. This simulation seems to be very close to Provia in the side-by-sideContinue reading “A New Film Sim Recipe – MGA Nostalgic Provia”
Spotlight: Photography with Poems by Ann Tudball (#03)
Welcome to episode #3 of our spotlight on Ann Tudball’s wonderful work. In this episode Ann shares two great poems for you all to enjoy,Continue reading “Spotlight: Photography with Poems by Ann Tudball (#03)”
How do I feel about people stealing my work?
I had an message out of the blue yesterday by someone in a distant country, asking me how I felt about people stealing my filmContinue reading “How do I feel about people stealing my work?”
Life In MGA Sepia+
Sepia is one of those overlooked film simulations that not many people use, so this film simulation recipe is just for a bit of artisticContinue reading “Life In MGA Sepia+”
A Lockdown Walk In Pictures
So, we’re still on lockdown here in Wales, and we’re told we can go out for exercise, and we try to do it whenever weContinue reading “A Lockdown Walk In Pictures”
New Film Simulations – MGA Fuji 400H Redux And MGA Kodachrome Classic
Two new film simulation recipes for the Fujifilm X-Trans IV sensors, and for that occasion I went for a walk with the family to takeContinue reading “New Film Simulations – MGA Fuji 400H Redux And MGA Kodachrome Classic”
Why Darktable is perfect for Fujifilm users.
There’s an editing package that stands head and shoulders amongst the paid for and subscription editing package services out there, and it’s called Darktable. ManyContinue reading “Why Darktable is perfect for Fujifilm users.”
Creating a successful photography website
You’ll be surprised at the amount of people who think once you create a personal photography website, that’s all you need to do and theContinue reading “Creating a successful photography website”
Beach Life At Aberavon
I live next to the beach, and it’s a beautiful place to live. We have so much to offer at Aberavon, and sometimes it’s niceContinue reading “Beach Life At Aberavon”
New Years Day Sunset Shoot
January 1st 2021 was like a breath of fresh air in so many ways. The end of 2020, a quiet day and to top itContinue reading “New Years Day Sunset Shoot”
Spotlight: Photography with Poems by Ann Tudball (#02)
After the great feedback of last posting of Ann’s photography and work, we have decided to make this a regular feature. Once a month weContinue reading “Spotlight: Photography with Poems by Ann Tudball (#02)”
Perfect Camera Straps
I love having the camera in my hand at all times, it means I’m always ready, and I always have the camera in position atContinue reading “Perfect Camera Straps”
Merry Christmas Everybody!
I would like to wish everyone who has visited and supported me with One Camera One Lens over the last year a very Happy Christmas.Continue reading “Merry Christmas Everybody!”
It’ll be film in 2021 (But not as you know it)
2020 has seen a huge shift in what I do in photography and how I see things. At the beginning of the year I decidedContinue reading “It’ll be film in 2021 (But not as you know it)”
Maximising Your Cameras Dynamic Range
After the success of the article “Maximising Your Histogram” we follow that up with taking a look at how to maximise your dynamic range byContinue reading “Maximising Your Cameras Dynamic Range”
New Fujifilm Film Simulation Recipes Update For December
Over the course of the next week there will be three new film simulation recipes released for Fujifilm X-Trans IV cameras. This brings the totalContinue reading “New Fujifilm Film Simulation Recipes Update For December”
Spotlight: Photography with Poems by Ann Tudball
Photography is great, and sometimes words and images can sit nicely together. After seeing one of my images that I put up recently my friendContinue reading “Spotlight: Photography with Poems by Ann Tudball”
Penllergare Valley Woods Photography with Fujifilm X-T3 and Viltrox 23mm lens.
It was a cold winter morning, and Penllergare Valley Woods was to be the subject of todays photo shoot. For this one I wanted toContinue reading “Penllergare Valley Woods Photography with Fujifilm X-T3 and Viltrox 23mm lens.”
Video Editing With DaVinci Resolve And Rico Richardson
These days a lot of photographers don’t just photograph still images, but take a lot of video footage. Unlike photographs, the medium of video meansContinue reading “Video Editing With DaVinci Resolve And Rico Richardson”
Porthcawl Street Photography Meet
It was a Tuesday, so this meant is was a Great Photography Walks South Wales photography meet. Probably one of our last ones of thisContinue reading “Porthcawl Street Photography Meet”
Llanelli North Dock Photography Meet (And Film Sim Test)
Tuesday 24th November I headed out to Llanelli North Dock with my photography group for our weekly shoot. This was a place we’d never been.Continue reading “Llanelli North Dock Photography Meet (And Film Sim Test)”
Eighteen Months With Fujifilm – Reflecting On The Move
It was a little over 18 months ago that my decade with Nikon came to an end. I remember struggling to decide what to do.Continue reading “Eighteen Months With Fujifilm – Reflecting On The Move”
Why Landscape Photography Is Perfect For Beginners
When you get your new camera, chances are you’ll want something to photograph, and there are only so many times you can photograph the cat,Continue reading “Why Landscape Photography Is Perfect For Beginners”
Lockdown Photography Is Tough
Recently in Wales we had what they called a “Firebreak” lockdown where there were restrictions on where we could go, what shops were open andContinue reading “Lockdown Photography Is Tough”
Autumnal Shoot In Margam Park (Kodachrome Slide)
Today was the first day we were able to get out with Great Photography Walks South Wales since Wales came out of lockdown yesterday. WeContinue reading “Autumnal Shoot In Margam Park (Kodachrome Slide)”
Photographers Spotlight Series: Marc Roovers
Welcome to One Camera One Len’s Photographers Spotlight Series, where we discover other photographers who you may find extremely interesting. They share their love forContinue reading “Photographers Spotlight Series: Marc Roovers”
Photographing The Moon (Easy Guide!)
I keep seeing people struggling to take photographs of the moon, and long articles going into the setup and execution of successful moon photography, butContinue reading “Photographing The Moon (Easy Guide!)”
Lockdown Street Photography: Port Talbot with Fred Herzog Kodachrome
Today was the first chance that I had to really go out and test my new Fujifilm X-T3 and my new film recipe I’ve beenContinue reading “Lockdown Street Photography: Port Talbot with Fred Herzog Kodachrome”
Photographers Spotlight Series: Ben Holbrook
Welcome to One Camera One Len’s Photographers Spotlight Series, where we discover other photographers who you may find extremely interesting. They share their love forContinue reading “Photographers Spotlight Series: Ben Holbrook”
Sunset At Aberavon Beach
It’s been a long time since I have been out and about, and today I didn’t think I would get outside as the weather hasContinue reading “Sunset At Aberavon Beach”
Photographers Spotlight Series: Mike Winson
Welcome to One Camera One Len’s Photographers Spotlight Series, where we discover other photographers who you may find extremely interesting. They share their love forContinue reading “Photographers Spotlight Series: Mike Winson”
Photoscape X Pro – The Editing Software You (Probably) Didn’t Know You Need
There are swathes of editing packages to edit your photographs, some of them really simple to use like Luminar 4 and Lightroom and some ofContinue reading “Photoscape X Pro – The Editing Software You (Probably) Didn’t Know You Need”
Photographers Spotlight Series: Sebastian Boatca
Welcome to One Camera One Len’s Photographers Spotlight Series, where we discover other photographers who you may find extremely interesting. They share their love forContinue reading “Photographers Spotlight Series: Sebastian Boatca”
Perfecting your photography
Over the course of this website, One Camera One Lens has offered a great deal of articles written to help you improve and expand yourContinue reading “Perfecting your photography”
Photographers Spotlight Series: David Ellinsworth
Welcome to One Camera One Len’s Photographers Spotlight Series, where we discover other photographers who you may find extremely interesting. They share their love forContinue reading “Photographers Spotlight Series: David Ellinsworth”
Maximising Your Onscreen Histogram Accuracy
It’s a little understood fact that when relying on your histogram to take photographs, or using your blinkies for highlight warnings (among other on screenContinue reading “Maximising Your Onscreen Histogram Accuracy”
An Autumn Walk
We woke up this morning, looked out of the window and could see it was going to be a nice day. We dropped off SamuelContinue reading “An Autumn Walk”
Where to find me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
As well as keeping up a blog with articles and photographs from my recent photography outings, I also run The Great Photography Walks NPT andContinue reading “Where to find me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook”
The Benefits Of Photographing In Jpeg
Since owning a Fujifilm X series camera I’ve spoken and written about shooting in jpeg more than ever. It’s not a photographing routine I wasContinue reading “The Benefits Of Photographing In Jpeg”
Aberavon Sunset From The Top Of The Beach
You never know what type of sunset you will get at Aberavon, so the fun is just turning up and taking photographs of the sunsetContinue reading “Aberavon Sunset From The Top Of The Beach”
Who is Artificial Intelligence editing software aimed at?
More and more software proclaims to use artificial intelligence to help users edit their images these days, with the likes of Photoshop, Luminar and ON1Continue reading “Who is Artificial Intelligence editing software aimed at?”
Aberavon Seafront Sunset Photography Shoot
On September 29th I decided to pop out for some sunset photography with a couple of friends. I also wanted to try out my ViltroxContinue reading “Aberavon Seafront Sunset Photography Shoot”
Minimalistic Photography Shoots
Photography is an ever expanding journey into discovery. Standing still makes you become boring, so it’s nice to get out of your comfort zone andContinue reading “Minimalistic Photography Shoots”
Edit Photographs For Your Wall And Become Successful
Photography is a fun past time for a lot of people, but sometimes it’s nice to sell a photograph. Selling requires a number of thingsContinue reading “Edit Photographs For Your Wall And Become Successful”
Clydach Canal Photography Outing
It’s always good to get out and about, especially in the climate we are currently facing. Meeting a group of friends from Great Photography WalksContinue reading “Clydach Canal Photography Outing”
The Best Editing Software You’ll Ever Need Is…
There have been hundreds and thousands of articles written about the best software that any photographer should use. They’ll tell you why you should useContinue reading “The Best Editing Software You’ll Ever Need Is…”
Fujifilm Film Simulations Update For September
This month has seen the release of three new film simulations, with Kodachrome and Kodak ColorPlus 200 being released at the beginning of the month,Continue reading “Fujifilm Film Simulations Update For September”
Kilvey Hill Photography Outing – Straight From Camera
Today we had an outing with Great Photography Walks NPT and we ventured to the landmark hill that towers above Swansea. Kilvey Hill is famousContinue reading “Kilvey Hill Photography Outing – Straight From Camera”
Storing Film Simulations on your Fujifilm (A simple guide)
One of the reasons we love and use Fujifilm cameras is because it’s easy to replicate old film stocks, invent new ones, and have moreContinue reading “Storing Film Simulations on your Fujifilm (A simple guide)”
Improve your photography with a prime lens
A lot of people fail to understand how using a prime lens can make you a better photographer than you are at the moment. There’sContinue reading “Improve your photography with a prime lens”
Mumbles Photography Shoot (From a different perspective)
I’ve been back and forth to Mumbles in Swansea for as long as I remember, taking photographs looking out to sea at the stunning viewsContinue reading “Mumbles Photography Shoot (From a different perspective)”
The Perfect Sunset (Aberavon Photo Shoot with the 23mm Viltrox lens)
I think it’s human nature to love sunsets, and here in Aberavon, Port Talbot, we get some of the best sunsets you will ever see!Continue reading “The Perfect Sunset (Aberavon Photo Shoot with the 23mm Viltrox lens)”
Snapshot… A word to be proud of.
Let’s make this quite clear. Photographers are a funny breed. While they aspire to be something they’re quite often not, they like to abuse others,Continue reading “Snapshot… A word to be proud of.”
Three Cliffs Gower Photography Outing
It was a Tuesday, the weather was amazing and it was time to go out with the photography group to take photographs and explore theContinue reading “Three Cliffs Gower Photography Outing”
Aberavon Sunset After The Rain
I live almost on the beach, and I love photographing Aberavon Beach throughout the year. In August, it’s usually a bit special as the sunContinue reading “Aberavon Sunset After The Rain”
Street Photography In Port Talbot Food Festival With 27mm Lens
When you are a photographer, you need to make a choice how you are going to take photographs. As part of the one camera oneContinue reading “Street Photography In Port Talbot Food Festival With 27mm Lens”
The Continuous Shooting Trick That’ll Get You The Shot
There’s a way to capture the perfect photo, a way which will allow you to never miss the moment, … And it’s simple to doContinue reading “The Continuous Shooting Trick That’ll Get You The Shot”
Why Printing Your Photographs Is Important Now More Than Ever
History There was a time when the only photographs you could look at that you had taken were printed images. They may have been squareContinue reading “Why Printing Your Photographs Is Important Now More Than Ever”
Creating Film (Fujifilm Film Simulations)
Introduction Onecameraonelens hosts over a dozen film simulations which were created by myself. Leica M10, Agfa, Kodachrome and Fujicolour are just a few of theContinue reading “Creating Film (Fujifilm Film Simulations)”
How I Set Up My Fuji Camera
We’re lucky with Fuji cameras in that we can assign almost every button to another function should we need to. Using the X-20 you haveContinue reading “How I Set Up My Fuji Camera”
Ogmore Vale Photography Outing
Castles, stepping stones, horses, cottages, churches and farm vehicles at work. Today was a day of wonder, a day that any photographer would relish theContinue reading “Ogmore Vale Photography Outing”
Why 35mm focal length is perfect for photography
Introduction There is always an argument with regards to which is the best one focal length for photography, the best fixed prime focal length toContinue reading “Why 35mm focal length is perfect for photography”
Film Simulation Updates
Update 08-08-20 For those of you who shoot Fujifilm, you know you have the added advantage over other cameras of having the film simulation settingsContinue reading “Film Simulation Updates”
The KLIC Principles for Learning to Keep It Consistent And Creative
In October 2019 the KIC:KIC (Keep It Consistent, Keep It Creative) Principles were released to help individuals improve their photography. Following these simple guidelines wouldContinue reading “The KLIC Principles for Learning to Keep It Consistent And Creative”
Rhosilli Coastal Photography
Rhosilli is a small village and coastal area in Gower, Swansea, and classed as an area of outstanding natural beauty. To get to the areaContinue reading “Rhosilli Coastal Photography”
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Your capsule summary of classic negative references your efforts to create an authentic classic chrome,,assuming u meant classic negative
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