Blog – articles and insights
This blog is a dedicated space to explore various topics from the world of photography and image editing.
It serves as a hub for enthusiasts to deepen their knowledge, discover new techniques, and stay inspired.
Additionally, we include small galleries to showcase a diverse array of images or the results of our editing efforts.
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…
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…
Similar photo editing terms explained
In this article, we will review the similar tools and functions provided by photo editing software that may cause some confusion. Some of these tools may appear similar yet function differently, while others will perform the same task but at…
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…
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…
Masking in Capture One
Masking is a fundamental technique in photography that allows us to isolate specific areas of an image for targeted adjustments. By creating precise masks, you can selectively enhance, modify, or protect different parts of your images, enabling greater creative control…
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…
English-German Photoshop terms
Adobe Photoshop is a powerful image editing program with a wide range of functions and tools. For German-speaking users, it can be a challenge at first to familiarize themselves with the English technical terms. This article provides a comprehensive list…
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…
Luminosity masks in Photoshop
An essential tool for photographers and retouchers, luminosity masks allow you to selectively adjust image parameters. They offer a non-destructive and intuitive approach to control the brightness, contrast and other settings in specific areas of an image. Table of contents…
Blending modes in Photoshop
Blending in a computational environment is understood as the mixture of color information between two elements. Photoshop and other editing software typically use the same names and behaviors for blending modes, as these modes are derived from logical statements and…
Object removal tools in Photoshop
As an advanced imaging software, Adobe Photoshop provides a multitude of tools specifically designed for object manipulation and removal. While AI algorithms evolve and object removal gets more automated, it is still good practice to know how these tools work,…
Advanced Photoshop tips
Everyone who has worked in Photoshop knows there are multiple ways to achieve the same result. Each step taken, each tool chosen, and each adjustment made is entirely up to the retoucher and their experience, as there are no right…
Introduction to our post-processing workflow
Our photo editing process prioritizes a non-destructive collaborative workflow, allowing for easy adaptations based on feedback without compromising image quality. This short article presents an overview of our approach and while the process may vary depending on project requirements, we…
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,…