Why Flickr Could Be the Better Home for Photographers than Facebook or Instagram
Many photographers are growing frustrated with Facebook and Instagram. What once felt like creative spaces to share art have become crowded with endless ads, algorithm-driven feeds, and even scams that put accounts at risk. Instead of focusing on photography, users…
Beginner’s Guide to Computational Photography with OM System Cameras
Computational photography uses advanced software and camera processing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in your images. With OM System cameras, these tools are built right in—making it easier than ever to capture scenes that would be challenging or…
Monochrome London: A Black & White Photography Tour with Tips for Capturing the City
Black and white photography has a timeless power that strips a scene down to its essentials — light, shadow, shape, and texture. In the urban landscape, where distractions are everywhere, monochrome simplifies the chaos and draws attention to architecture, contrast,…
After 10 Years, Snapseed Gets a Major Update with Version 3.0
After nearly a decade of silence, Google has finally released Snapseed 3.0—a long-awaited update to one of the most beloved mobile photo editing apps. First launched in 2011 and last significantly updated in 2015, Snapseed has been a staple for…
Focus Stacking Made Easy: Why Luminar Neo Is My Go-To Plugin
One of my favorite features of OM System / Olympus cameras is Focus Stacking. The best part of this feature is that the image stabilization in these cameras allows you to get great focus stacking results while handholding the camera. Lately…
My Leica D-Lux 8 Customs Ordeal – And What You Can Learn from it
OM System / Olympus cameras have been my primary camera brand for well over a decade. I really love OM System cameras, their design, and especially their computational photography features. However, after a decade with OM System cameras, I was itching…
Is the OM System OM-5 Mark II the Upgrade You’ve Been Waiting For?
OM System just released the OM-5, Mark II camera. I have the OM-5, Mark I and love it as a small, every day carry and back up camera to my OM-1 Mark II. Do the upgrades in the OM-5, Mark II…
Creative Ideas and Tips for using OM System’s Live ND Feature
Want to add motion and creativity to your photographs without carrying physical ND filters or using a tripod? The OM System Live ND feature lets you do just that—right in-camera. While Live ND is great for smoothing waterfalls, it also…
Nature Photography with the OM System 40-150mm f/4 Pro Lens: Field Test Results
I’ve owned the OM System 40-150mm f/4 Pro Lens for over 9 months now. I also own the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 and the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 lenses. I’m finding that the longer I own the f/4 version of the 40-150,…
Tree Burls at Olympic National Park – A Unique Photography Opportunity
Tree burls are fascinating, often gnarled growths that form on trees, resulting from a tree’s response to stress or injury. These unique formations not only contribute to the tree’s resilience but also offer striking and prized material for woodworkers and…
