A workflow-first view of why presets disappoint and what to do instead.
Photography Blog
Practical notes on photography fundamentals, settings, and OM System workflows.
Start with a path
Beginner fundamentals
Exposure, shutter speed, autofocus, and field routines.
Field technique
Birds & wildlife
Shutter-first choices, AF habits, distance, and steadiness.
Close detail
Macro & light
Depth of field, clean backgrounds, and simple lighting.
A calm routine: keepers, maybes, deletes — without perfectionism.
Practical editing moves for punch without overcooking.
Where RAW helps (and where it doesn’t), so you can choose faster without regret.
White balance anchors, HSL restraint, and local contrast.
Practical criteria for choosing RAW vs JPEG: dynamic range, white balance, noise, and editing speed.