My latest video is a tutorial on how to create puddles in Photoshop. I show you two different techniques, one simple and one more complicated but more realistic. Adding puddles to street scenes etc. can add a mood or atmosphere to an image without the need for you to stand out in the rain. Get …
AgfaPhoto APX 400 is an affordable but reliable 35mm black & white film. It is also very flexible as it is already fast at 400 ISO but can be pushed to 1600 ISO. There is also an APX 100 version. All in all this is a great film for the beginner and experienced alike. It …
We visited the Little Owls Farm Park this weekend. Actually the term “farm park” doesn’t really do it justice. Tucked away near Ombersley, Worcestershire, this is a wonderful educational resource. All manner of animals are housed, both inside and out. There is the opportunity to use the onsite café, or bring your own picnic and …
The Polaroid ProPack is a vintage camera that uses pack film. Unfortunately this is no longer widely available and it means that you are likely to pay a lot of money for expired examples. This in turn means I don’t currently own any way to show you it being used. So to see it being …
My latest video is a tutorial on how to create fog & mist in Photoshop. I very much like to try and get my shot “in camera” and therefore minimise my post production work to cropping etc. However, I also like to create “art” by using Photoshop to create fantastical images. Photoshop usually has several …
I am going to reach my 100th upload on my YouTube channel soon. To celebrate I thought it might be fun to host a Q&A video and I’d like you to be a part of it. If you have a question about me, my channel, vintage cameras, film or digital photography in general, my work …
A rhetorical question as I know I am not. However, I had a nice surprise this week when somebody from Praktica reached out to me. They posted a comment on one of my vintage camera videos, asking if I would mind if they featured some of my videos on their website. They have a heritage …
My latest video explains the Sunny 16 Rule. A guide on how best to judge your lighting conditions and for using the correct settings to provide you with the best exposure. It’s not a perfect rule and has some limitations. However, if you’re learning photography and would like to turn off the “auto” options, this …
Before Pentax, there was Asahi Pentax. They produced some great cameras. This is the Asahi Pentax S1a. An entry level 35mm SLR. It was known in the US as the Honeywell Heiland Pentax H1a. It is a simple design, but very well made. With no built-in metering, you will need to either learn to judge …
Part of my work involves me periodically inspecting our Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE) and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This type of PPE is class 3. That means it helps minimise the risk of mortal injury due to falls. It is essential that it is inspected regularly. We have ropes, harnesses, carabiners and other …
