Star Trails: How I made this Image
Danny Ford Danny Ford

Star Trails: How I made this Image

Star trail photography is a captivating way to showcase the movement of the stars across the night sky. While long-exposure techniques can produce in-camera star trails, stacking multiple exposures in Photoshop provides greater control and reduces noise.

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The Nikon 50mm Z f/1.8 S
Danny Ford Danny Ford

The Nikon 50mm Z f/1.8 S

For years, I relied on 35mm and 75mm primes, appreciating the discipline they brought to composition. However, after moving to the Nikon Z system, I went with the 24-120 for flexibility. As with most photographers, GAS got the better of me

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Is Social Media Killing Creativity in Photography?
Danny Ford Danny Ford

Is Social Media Killing Creativity in Photography?

For years, Instagram was the place for photographers. It was a platform where you could share your best work, discover new photographers, and engage with a community that valued the art of image making, not that I ever had much success!

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How I edit my Photos (badly):
Danny Ford Danny Ford

How I edit my Photos (badly):

Editing can seem like a daunting task, and I’ll admit, I often find myself questioning my ability to get it right. Post-processing feels like a mix of art and science, and there are moments when I wonder if my edits truly capture the vision I had when I took the shot.

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Portra 400 vs Portra 800
Danny Ford Danny Ford

Portra 400 vs Portra 800

When it comes to film photography, Kodak’s Portra range is a staple for many photographers, celebrated for its exceptional colour rendition and versatility. While both Portra 400 and Portra 800 are often associated with portrait photography, they can also yield stunning results in landscape settings.

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First Impressions of my Leica 50mm Elmar-M from 1996
Danny Ford Danny Ford

First Impressions of my Leica 50mm Elmar-M from 1996

Leica lenses are known for their precision, craftsmanship, and unmistakable character and price! Recently, I had the chance (by staring at eBay for a month) to add a vintage lens to my collection—the Leica 50mm Elmar-M

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Never in the right place at the right time? A Post on Poor Lighting
Danny Ford Danny Ford

Never in the right place at the right time? A Post on Poor Lighting

I take a lot of my best photographs when i’m travelling and this inevitable ends up being at the worst times of day, ie the middle and midday sun is the worst. While it might be perfect for lounging at the beach, it can be the absolute worst time to head out with the camera.

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Ultramax, Cinestill & Ektar
Danny Ford Danny Ford

Ultramax, Cinestill & Ektar

I’ve decided to try out three film stocks: Kodak Ultra Max 400, Cinestill 800T, and Ektar 100. Join me as I take mostly bad photo's whilst trying to find out which, if any is the right one for me.

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