Erwin-Sever David

Comparing Capture One and Lightroom Classic

As two of the leading image cataloguing and non-destructive RAW processing software, Capture One and Lightroom offer powerful tools for photographers, each with its own strengths, workflows, and feature sets tailored to different types of users and professional needs. Developed…

English-German Lightroom Classic terms

Adobe Lightroom Classic is a versatile photo editing and cataloguing software, which offers non-destructive editing, advanced color correction and workflow management through its library and develop modules. Although changing the language in Lightroom Classic is straightforward, done by changing it…

Licensing in photography

As part of copyright law, licensing is the system through which artists grant specific rights to clients or organizations to reproduce their work. In photography, as in other fields, it is a complex and situational matter. Licensing allows photographers to...

Anterior view of St. Canisius Church, Berlin - brutalist concrete with rusted wood panels and geometric openings on an overcast day.

Brutalism in Berlin

An architectural movement that emerged in the 1950s, Brutalism is best known for its monumental structures. It emphasizes functional design, by favoring the showcase of bare construction materials and structural elements, such as exposed concrete, steel, and brick, over decorative…

Common issues in long exposure photography

Long exposure photography presents interesting challenges, all of which require practice and patience to overcome. Each aspect often requires careful consideration and several attempts to achieve the desired result. Our introduction to long exposure photography will offer a basic understanding…

Photography terminology and definitions

Photography is a complex domain that incorporates terminology from other related fields such as physics, electronics and the art world. While this terminology may seem overly technical and can discourage you at first, this list will help you in understanding…

A comprehensive introduction to Capture One

As a photo editing software, Capture One offers a complex environment for photography management and enables an adaptive workflow through its panels and tools. Almost every user interface element can be moved, either as floating elements or between tabs, allowing…

A riverside view of modern apartment buildings, framed by trees and captured with a vintage Helios lens, creating a soft, nostalgic atmosphere.

Helios frames from Köpenick

During a recent photo walk through parts of Köpenick, Berlin, we took the opportunity to explore the urban landscape on the riverside with a vintage Helios lens. Known for its distinctive bokeh and soft focus, the Helios lens adds a…

English-German Capture One terms

Capture One is robust software that offers a comprehensive suite of features for project management, tethering, and image editing. However, navigating its complex interface can be challenging, particularly when language barriers are involved. Changing the user interface language in Capture…

Canon 5DS R – a review 9 years too late

The Canon 5DS R launched in 2015 and is still (9 years later) a very capable camera for specific use cases, including landscape, studio, architectural, documentation and forensic photography. I recently switched from the Canon mirrorless system to this camera,…

Contracts in photography

Contracts for photographers are essential legally-binding documents that define all parameters for a commercial photography project. They protect both parties and establish a trustful professional relationship between the photographer and client. Contracts should be written in a clear, concise language, avoiding...

Copyright in photography

There are a multitude of factors and parameters that dictate who owns the copyright of an image, because it is a complex, largely circumstantial issue. At its core, copyright protection in photography starts existing the moment an image is created. Postprocessing,...

Panoramas in architectural photography

Exterior photography can present interesting challenges, such as perspective distortion when buildings are in close proximity to a wide angle lens or having distracting elements in the foreground of subjects. Table of contents By using panoramas for exterior images, buildings…

A summary of apps for planning and scouting

Scouting apps are indispensable tools for photographers that need to find the optimal location and timing for their sessions. These apps provide relevant information, such as lighting conditions, weather forecasts and geographical data and can be used for all situations…

Capture One: Catalogs and Sessions

As a photography editing software, Capture One introduces two distinct methods to organize your images: sessions and catalogs. They are similar, but learning the difference between the two can help in establishing a more organized project management workflow. The software…

Introduction to long exposure photography

The definition of long exposure photography is self-explanatory: the photographer chooses a long shutter speed to create a distinction between stationary and a selection of moving subjects. At night, it is more of a practical choice, as less light reaches…

Why I left Squarespace for WordPress

After a couple of years of using Squarespace, I decided about a month ago to migrate my portfolio to WordPress. I needed some extra functionality while maintaining a fairly minimal approach to the website’s design. Disclaimer Don’t get me wrong,…