The initials ISO stand for the International Standards Organisation. Of which I am sure we have all heard of, because they set the standards for so much of the modern world! When camera film was being developed, each company set their own standard, by this I mean the sensitivity to light and the way the film reacted to light. And of course, this was only monochrome film, colour film took a long time to develop and become popular. A guy called Oskar Barnack, who worked for Leica, took standard...

The Importance of Hyperfocal Distance Sounds complex, but it is not. Hyperfocal distance is a crucial concept in photography, particularly in portrait and brand photography. It refers to the distance from the lens to the focal point that is in focus, as well as the distance beyond that focal point that remains in focus. Understanding this concept can significantly enhance the quality of photographs. When creating a portrait, the choice of aperture plays a vital role. For instance, if I use a...

Understanding the Editing Process Editing a modern digital photograph is akin to developing an analogue photograph. The process requires precision and attention to detail to achieve the desired outcome. Initially, I capture a photo as a RAW image. This format allows the digital file to retain as much information from the original exposure as possible. The RAW format is essential for high-quality editing. The First Level Edit The first level of editing is performed on the RAW file. During this...