RapidRaw (1.5.2) – A Review And Update

RapidRaw 1.5.2 represents a major milestone for this lightweight, open-source RAW editor available for Windows, Mac and Linux users. Developed by Swiss developer Timon Käch (CyberTimon), it has quickly evolved from a proof-of-concept into a high-performance alternative for photographers who find mainstream tools like Adobe Lightroom too bloated or expensive. At just under 30MB, RapidRawContinue reading “RapidRaw (1.5.2) – A Review And Update”

Can any camera be a “Professional” camera?

I caused a lot of debate on my series looking at Micro Four-Thirds, APS-C and full frame cameras. The articles were based purely on the objective use of each of these camera types, and how they are seen by people in the photography world, so today we ask the question that many of you haveContinue reading “Can any camera be a “Professional” camera?”

Why APS-C Sensor Cameras Are Not a Compromise, They Are the Perfect Sweet Spot For Most Photographers

For years, the photography world has pushed the idea that full frame cameras are the gold standard (as I discussed here in this series of articles). The narrative is almost always the same: you start with a crop sensor, learn the ropes, and eventually graduate to a Full Frame body when you’re serious. But theContinue reading “Why APS-C Sensor Cameras Are Not a Compromise, They Are the Perfect Sweet Spot For Most Photographers”

Which Recipe For Important Occasions?: A Question I’m Asked Often And See Asked Often.

As we go into 2026, it seems now, more than ever, the trend for photographers to shoot in jpeg “recipes” is bigger than it’s ever been. As a prime-proponent of recipe creations during the last 6 or 7 years (with Fujifilm and Nikon), I am often asked which recipe people should use for photographing weddings,Continue reading “Which Recipe For Important Occasions?: A Question I’m Asked Often And See Asked Often.”

When it becomes a bore

We all get spells of feeling like we are in a rut, or just plain bored with photography. That feeling where you don’t want to get out of bed, let alone pick up a camera and take photos of things you’ve seen and photographed a million times. Often it’s a different place, with different subjects,Continue reading “When it becomes a bore”