Backup Your Data

You know you have to! I've been asked several times recently about my backup strategy, so I thought I'd write a quick post about how my backups are handled.

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10 Predictions About The Future of Cameras

2012 - Predictions time! Well, not exactly. I want to talk about the future of photographer technology, ideas that (a) could happen and (b) should happen.

Pregnant Chicken's Awkward Pregnancy Photos - Smile

Have a potter over to this page and have a laugh - guaranteed to cheer up your day (unless you're one of the featured photographers!

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Recording Voice-Overs - how hard can it be?

I thought I'd let you into my journey of recording the voiceovers for the videos. Firstly some background about where they fit.

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100 most effective One liners for any Photographer

One liners are always priceless and sows some incredible amount of energy and passion to the readers with great charm.

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Photo Idea Generator

If you're stuck for ideas - or just want a bit of fun.... I've invented a "Photo Idea Generator"! Try the P.

H.264 Video - Do I need a licence?

No. Now let me explain. H.264 is a method of displaying video on websites and is being incorporated into a number of cameras and video software as well.

What do you want future tech to bring to photography?

I admit I've been suckered into the iPad world recently and one ofnthe apps I've installed allows me to connect my iPhone and iPad so that I can control the iPhone camera from the iPad.

Canon 5D MkII - Yellow cast to LCD display

Just for the benefit of anyone else who might have the same problem. Just had a camera back from repair to the battery case and when I fired it up there was a really strong Yellow Cast to the LCD display on the back of the camera.