TECHNIQUE
Post-processing challenge – Winner announcement
When we launched THIS CHALLENGE a couple of weeks ago, we were far from imagining such a massive turnout from our readers. Thank you very much to everyone who agreed…
Edit our RAW file and you can win an annual subscription to Olympus Passion Magazine
For many, post-processing is an art itself, and where the fun really begins. From those who opt for a more subtle and delicate approach to those who prefer bolder work,…
The Tragical Mystery – The story behind this image
Hi, I am Milan Degraeve, and I am a product and travel photographer from Belgium. I am 21 years old and I bought my first camera in 2018 (The Olympus…
The art of capturing speed
My name is Nick Wilson, I am a 36-year-old husband, Father, and freelance photographer. I am lucky enough to call Mesa, Arizona my home. I have a very wide scope…
Bird photography
My name is Marco Lazzarelli, and I live in Traversetolo, a town in the hills of Parma – Emilia Romagna, Italy. My hobbies are photography in nature, and trail and…
My passion for long exposures
Hello! I’m Nijinsky Lacsamana, an engineering student and a photography hobbyist from the picturesque province of Ilocos, Philippines. My interest in photography started back in high school when I took…
How to photograph using only the available light
Most of my work, what I really like to do, is documentary photography and that usually involves making portraits. But unlike the studio photographer who is able to manipulate light…
Capturing Star Trails Using Live Composite
Olympus E-M1X . Olympus M.Zuiko 7-14mmF2.8 . f/5 . 20″ . ISO 1600 – The camera was on Bulb (Live Composite) mode. The shutter was open for 48 frames (20…
How to edit your photos in 3 easy steps, using Capture One Pro and the Mastin Labs presets
This is a quick guide on how I use the presets from Mastin Labs together with Capture One Pro. I’m no professional editor but I’ve spent many hours getting to…
The Art of Light Painting
I am Maria Saggese, a professional photographer specialized in the Light Painting technique, thanks to which I manage to combine photography and art. I nourish myself every day with a…
Long exposures with Olympus gear
Hi Charlie! Could we start with a brief introduction? My introduction to photography goes back to my mid-teens. I had always enjoyed art, so photography was another creative media to…
Astrophotography with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
“You can’t photograph the milky way with a micro four thirds sensor” Disclaimer: Though I give tips in this article it is not an in depth tutorial on capturing the…
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Photos of Everyday Life – Olympus PEN-F
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Apple Mac Mini M1 for photographers – A compact but powerful workstation
Hello! My name is Rikard Landberg (@landberg on Instagram), and I mostly shoot documentary projects. During the pandemic, most of my projects are on hold and instead, I have been…
VISUAL STORIES
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Prague: The city of thousands of spires
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Premium/ Size Matters (?)
Does size matter? What is the resolution and size of your photos for print or online use? What is the best resolution to print or to use online?This is, perhaps,…
Premium/ Improve your photos (without spending any money) following these 7 simple tips
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