Author Archives: Steve Crane

Should you be shooting RAW?

Elliot Hook writes on the Digital Photography School blog. You can find many articles online discussing the benefits of shooting in RAW and probably an equal number full of counter arguments stating that it is possible to obtain equally good results shooting in JPEG.  Whilst that is definitely true, I want to discuss the reasonsContinue reading “Should you be shooting RAW?”

The Image Says it All

Fellow member Florian Breuer writes, Hi All, this is the first time I’ve ever been part of an exhibition: at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, Cape Town. The opening is next week Thursday. Unfortunately my name has been misspelled on the invite, but they promise to get it right everywhere else :) You’re welcomeContinue reading “The Image Says it All”

4 High Quality Photoshop Alternatives For Editing Your Photos

On Photoshopgirl, Kelly Anne Wills writes, While this site is heavily focused on Photoshop, there are some alternatives out there to explore if you can’t get your hands on a copy of the world’s top photo editing software, or maybe just want to try something different or less daunting. My friends have asked me severalContinue reading “4 High Quality Photoshop Alternatives For Editing Your Photos”

Photographic Exhibition & Wine Fair

Several of our members are winners in the calendar competition mentioned in an email from Sue van Niekerk, who writes. We are inviting you to our exhibition on Thursday 27th September 2012 at 18h00. Please see attached invitation.  Entry is R30.00 and Calendars will be on sale at R120 per calendar.  We look forward toContinue reading “Photographic Exhibition & Wine Fair”

3 Reasons Why You Should Switch To Back Button Focus

James Brandon writes, Over the past couple of years I’ve become a huge advocate for making the switch to back button focus. It was one of the most revolutionary changes I ever made to how I take pictures. It seems like such a small thing, yet it’s such a huge difference in the way yourContinue reading “3 Reasons Why You Should Switch To Back Button Focus”

Wiki Loves Monuments Photographic Competition

We have been asked to share the following communication with our members. I would like inform and encourage you and your society to take part in the Wiki Loves Monuments photographic competition being run by Wikipedia with the support of Heritage Western Cape, the South African Resources Agency and Arts South Africa. The competition requires,Continue reading “Wiki Loves Monuments Photographic Competition”