Why Shoot Film?
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In this post, I explore the value proposition in shooting film
Read MoreWelcome to The Photo Video Guy. I share training, ideas, opinions and tips to help you make better photographs and videos.
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Your Very Own Time Machine
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This post discusses your personal time machine, it’s validity and potential for future impact
Read MoreWelcome to 2026
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Hello folks,
It’s been a minute since you’ve heard from me. Here’s where things are.
I’ve had respiratory issues all my life and for the last four months or so have had increasing challenges breathing. The numbers looked ok but I couldn’t get air in. Long boring story, I suffered complete respiratory failure on Dec 11, 2025 and was only released from hospital on Jan 2, 2026 and while I am much better, the recovery period will take time I am told.
Lack of air impacted content creation but so too did my thinking on the subjects of photography and video. I no longer think about gear at all, and rarely even about post processing tools. I am almost entirely focused now on the craft of image creation and story telling.
This means that going forward I will be breaking the rules of modern media. I will be delivering less volume, but I hope more rich content. I am told to post several times a week, but more is never the same as good.
Thanks for all your support and I hope that you stick with me as we move ahead. If you have ideas or questions, please send them in. If it is of interest to you, time has proven it is likely to be of interest to others.
Cheers!
Ross
The Power of the Photo Book
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If a photo is not finished until it is printed, prints are incomplete until they are in a photo book
Read MoreCraft and Film
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Film photography is not just a trend, it’s an alternative route to the craft of photography that involves you the creative far more than digital can
Read MoreIs it the camera or the lens?
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Which has the greater impact, the lens or the camera? It all depends on your goal
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Make Better Fall Colour Images
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Make better fall colour images by not doing the same old, same old.
Read MoreRevisiting Composition
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It may be time to review how you think about and use composition in your images
Read MoreThe Doldrums or Not Being Engaged - Ideas
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A huge thanks to all who sent in ideas on getting out of a photographic doldrum
Read MoreWhat Do You Do When...
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When the photography doldrums hit, or you are not engaged in your creative pursuits, share ONE thing that you have done to get over that hump.
Read MoreFamily History Images
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In this post I want to speak about family history photos and how best to approach this kind of work
Read MoreThe Lens That Fits How You See
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I have found a particular angle of view that fits how I see best. Let’s talk about that and find out if you have a lens that just feels “right”.
Read MoreMy Surprising Return to Prime Lenses
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In an interesting review of focal lengths that I tend to go to, I’ve discovered that I could be best served by prime lenses.
Read MoreThere's Nothing to Photograph...
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What if you wanted to do that without the expense and challenge of going somewhere? What if your time was limited? What if you were in a rut, and just wanted a push or pull to get moving?
Read MoreThe Hype Around Film
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The amount of hype around film photography is enough to make this old film photographer puke. Let’s cut the crap and see where shooting film can be beneficial and where the hokum lies so you don’t step in it.
Read MoreWrapping Up Photography in 2024
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It’s time for the end of year perspectives from me, your somewhat fearless and grumpy host.
Read MorePopular Lies in Photography
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Hello all, I was reminded (again) how much misinformation and disinformation surrounds and infests our most enjoyable pastime, so I thought it might be mildly entertaining to haul some out and shine a bring light on them.
Read MoreComputers and Digital Photography
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Hi folks. I saw an article that proposed that we as committed digital photographers could do everything we could possibly need to do using only a tablet or a smartphone. This struck me as so incredibly inane, that I had to look more closely.
Read MoreHow Much Lens is Enough?
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How much lens is enough? Enough of what? Focal length? Maximum aperture? Portability? These are important questions for us to consider.
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