“It was surprisingly difficult for me to fully embrace digital. I had such a familiarity for film; there’s nostalgia there, but there’re some advantages, like dynamic range. I’ve always liked to think I’m willing to change, but making the total switch to digital was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done. Younger photographers, who [...]

The question of how to easily access and store files is frequently raised, and is another situation that should be studied by each photographer, then implemented according to individual needs. Regardless of how you access your files, keeping your primary computer’s hard drive full of files you might work on is not the best solution. [...]

Another shooting option is to shoot RAW. Unlike the .jpg file format, in which the camera makes the processing decisions based on the parameters you set, a RAW file is the equivalent of a digital negative, and you decide, via Canon’s Digital Photo Professional software (supplied with the camera with free updates available online) how [...]

Prior to beginning a job, it’s necessary to think of the end result. Will the images be published on a mechanical press, like this book, or will they be printed through a desktop printer or by a commercial lab? The end result may dictate your choice of Color Space. Adobe RGB (1998), is an industry [...]