jpeg – Photography By Mark G Adams

Why Getting It Right In Camera Is More Important Than You Think

For many, the true art of photography happens in the field, not behind a computer screen. While modern post-processing software offers incredible tools to polish a digital file, the core of great photography relies on the choices made at the exact moment the shutter clicks. Making deliberate, precise adjustments in the camera is the singleContinue reading “Why Getting It Right In Camera Is More Important Than You Think”

Darktable 5.6.0 Review

The release of Darktable 5.6.0 marks a massive leap forward for the open-source RAW developer, introducing a highly anticipated, modern toolkit while keeping its privacy-first core intact. Although I have not been using Darktable as my everyday editing software as much as I used to, I still check in on every new pre-release and releaseContinue reading “Darktable 5.6.0 Review”

Things I’ve Learned About RapidRaw Using Your Raw Files.

Over the last couple of weeks I have been asking people to send me in raw files so that I could test out on RapidRaw (versions 1.5.4 and 1.5.5). I have been hearing people having several issues with files that are underexposed or overexposed or very noisy, so I had people send me in examples. Continue reading “Things I’ve Learned About RapidRaw Using Your Raw Files.”

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”

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.”