Photography
A practical journal on photography, covering camera technique, composition, and real-world shooting, along with detailed Lightroom and Photoshop workflows. This is where I share experience-driven insight built from years in the field and in post-processing—how images are captured, refined, and prepared for print, and the decisions that shape a photograph from the moment of exposure to the final finished piece.
Photography
Canadian Photographers You Should Know About
Canadian photography includes strikingly different ways of looking at people, land and built spaces. I introduce photographers including Yousuf Karsh, Edward Burtynsky, Fred Herzog and Lynne Cohen, alongside historical perspectives, emerging work and resources for exploring the country's photographic community.
How to print from Lightroom?
Turn an edited photograph into a print with Lightroom Classic’s Print module. Work through layouts, paper sizes, resolution, sharpening and colour management, then check the settings that influence how the final print looks.
Who Owns the Copyright of a Photograph? A Clear Guide for Creatives
A photograph is creative work as well as an image file or print. I introduce the copyright questions photographers encounter, including ownership, commissioned work, licensing, registration and infringement, explaining why understanding those questions matters when sharing work and earning a living.
What Are Lightroom Presets? A Comprehensive Explanation
Lightroom presets save groups of editing adjustments that can be applied and refined on other photographs. Explore how they work, the kinds of changes they contain, and why a preset still needs to suit the individual image.
How to edit backlit photos Lightroom?
Backlighting can create atmosphere while leaving the main subject too dark. Explore Lightroom adjustments for exposure, shadows, highlights and colour, then use local refinements to balance the image while retaining the character of the light.
How to save preset in Lightroom mobile?
Save a combination of Lightroom Mobile edits so you can reuse it on another photograph. This walkthrough covers naming the preset, choosing which adjustments to include, saving it and applying it with room for further refinement.
How to crop in Lightroom Classic?
A thoughtful crop can strengthen composition and remove distractions. Work through Lightroom Classic’s aspect ratios, straightening controls, overlays and shortcuts, with practical ways to refine a frame while keeping the edit reversible.
How to copy and paste settings in Lightroom?
Reuse edits across a series without adjusting every photograph from scratch. Learn how Lightroom’s Copy, Paste, Sync, Auto Sync and Previous options fit into a workflow, and how to choose the settings worth carrying over.
What is Print on Demand?
Print-on-demand lets artists sell products made after an order arrives. I explain how the model works, its benefits and trade-offs, and what to consider when choosing a provider, including print quality, costs, shipping, store integration and the handling of problems.
Best Lenses for Landscape Photography When Traveling
Travelling light makes me think carefully about which lenses earn their place in the bag. I compare wide-angle, mid-range and telephoto choices for landscapes, looking at perspective, reach, weight and practical trade-offs when choosing equipment for the scenes you hope to photograph.
Workshops & Training
My photography workshops centre on exploring real places and learning to see with intention. I outline that approach alongside personal mentorship and Lightroom training, with ways to hear about future opportunities or discuss the technical and creative questions in your own work.
How to Make a Collage in Lightroom?
Arrange several photographs into a single layout with Lightroom Classic’s Print module. Explore templates, image placement, borders and export choices to build a collage that brings a series of pictures together.
