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Forget full-frame as the holy grail

Forget full-frame as the holy grail

| Nando Harmsen | 3,792 views | 20 comments

The full-frame format still seems like the holy grail to many people. Only when they have a full-frame camera in their hands has the goal been achieved. But what was the goal really? A camera? Or taking beautiful photos?

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Are you ready for the solar eclipse?

Are you ready for the solar eclipse?

| Nando Harmsen | 3,572 views | 7 comments

The solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 is just around the corner. Many photographers are travelling to Iceland or Spain to see, experience and photograph totality. I will be doing the same. Are you ready for the solar eclipse?

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Use M mode to learn, but not necessarily while taking photos

Use M mode to learn, but not necessarily while taking photos

| Nando Harmsen | 2,947 views | 25 comments

During workshops, I see many participants struggle with M mode. They have been told it is the only proper way. It is even required at some workshops. Why make things difficult with M when it can be easier? It does not make your photo any better.

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The inverse square law in photography.

The inverse square law in photography.

| Frank Doorhof | 1,473 views | 8 comments

If there is one photography subject that clears a room faster than talking about taxes, it is the inverse square law.

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Avoid Blurry Photos With These 10 Tips

Avoid Blurry Photos With These 10 Tips

| Nando Harmsen | 1,454 views | 9 comments

A blurry photo can have several causes. Preventing blur can sometimes be a matter of using the right settings. It can also be down to the way you take the photo.

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RapidRAW, het gratis Lightroom-alternatief

RapidRAW, het gratis Lightroom-alternatief

| Nando Harmsen | 1,391 views | 1 comment

There are several Lightroom alternatives. Many are paid, but some are free. One of them is RapidRAW, an open source programme that is certainly worth looking at. Antony Morganti talks about it in his video.

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Photographing Strange Portraits

Photographing Strange Portraits

| Elja Trum | 1,349 views | 0 comments

At the photo club recently, we were given the task of making a photo on the theme of 'Absurd'. I prefer photographing portraits, so I translated this theme into 'strange portraits'. A fun theme to play around with.

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What to consider when switching photo editing software

What to consider when switching photo editing software

| Nando Harmsen | 1,336 views | 11 comments

You have been using the same photo editing software for years. Then you decide to switch to different software. That never goes completely smoothly. There are things you need to consider. Think carefully before taking the step.

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