# Richard Chubb

> Travel Writing & Photography


## Posts

- [Fistral Beach: A Remarkable Photography Hike in Cornwall](https://richardchubb.com/fistral-beach-photo-walk/): It’s not quite the furthest point southwest, but it misses the mark by just over forty miles. Our journey from the New Forest to Fistral Beach (for a family break plus some photography), is a modest 186 miles, is expected to take just under four hours, longer if we hit traffic, shorter if we rush. But we won’t. This is a road trip that deserves to be taken slowly. Newquay (on the north coast of Cornwall) embodies that laid-back, easygoing spirit. Beachside bars look out over Fistral Beach, where there always seems to be at least one surfer in the […]
- [Beaulieu to Buckler's Hard Walk: A Beautiful Photography Escape](https://richardchubb.com/beaulieu-to-bucklers-hard-walk/): Here I am again, venturing out on a photo walk, in the harsh mid-morning sun, with the full expectation of getting some good photos. Will I ever learn! I have no idea why this walk from Beaulieu to Buckler’s Hard is different from any previous hikes. My Knightwood Oak hike and my Lyndhurst adventure all present ‘contrasting’ challenges. And when I say contrasting, I am of course referring to the lighting conditions. The full sun sits high in the sky. Its rays blasting intense light on everything they touch. Coupled with the intense sun, come harsh shadows and therefore intense contrast.  However, I look […]
- [Lyndhurst Photography: Camera and Coffee Adventures in the New Forest](https://richardchubb.com/lyndhurst-photography-walk/): It seems silly to ignore the car park that sits just a few yards away from the plethora of coffee shops and cafes that line Lyndhurst high street. It is 9:30 on a weekday and I am in Lyndhurst for a spot of Photography. While there are people around, there is a quiet peacefulness in the town that, on a weekend or holiday, would be humming with people. I haven’t decided which café I’ll choose in a couple of hours. But before that, I have to earn my treat. I enter the town car park, and exit it just as quickly. […]
- [Knightwood Oak New Forest – Relaxing Hike and Photography](https://richardchubb.com/knightwood-oak-new-forest/): I pull in, the only car currently in the car park. My tires crunch over the impacted gravel as I take my pick of any one of the 10 or 12 available spaces. Here in Hampshire, the New Forest trees loom over, but I am still a few hundred yards from the main reason for my visit, the Knightwood Oak. Nestled amongst thousands of others, the Knightwood Oak is one of the largest and oldest trees in the New Forest. At the time of typing, this behemoth is approaching 600 years old, despite being pollarded almost 150 years ago. Affectionally […]
- [Challenging Coastal Landscape Photography Adventures on the Dorset Coast](https://richardchubb.com/landscape-photography-dorset-coast/): Sometimes the best photography trips aren’t about perfect weather or dramatic landscapes, they’re about experimentation, learning, and enjoying the journey. A while back, I decided to test whether I enjoy short overnight trips in my camper van while photographing the English coastline. My destination? Freshwater Beach, near West Bay on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, perfect for some coastal landscape photography. Planning the Trip From what I could tell on Google Maps, Freshwater Beach didn’t look particularly inspiring. But the goal wasn’t just photography, it was also to test my comfort with short, solo van trips. Plus, I really wanted […]
- [Hurst Castle Hampshire - Stunning morning of beautiful photography](https://richardchubb.com/hurst-castle-hampshire-travel-photography/): I wanted a morning of photography. Not a really early morning, just a morning. Hurst Castle in Hampshire was my chosen destination. I’m not sure why, but I thought I would have plenty of opportunity. From the car park to the castle, the walk is around 2 miles. There is, however, room to park at the start of Hurst Spit, which shaves about half a mile off the walk. The Video Here is a video of my morning photography walk out to Hurst Castle in Hampshire. Once across the small wooden bridge, the heavy shingle quickly takes its toll on […]
- [Ultimate Photography Travel Gear: What I Pack for my Holiday](https://richardchubb.com/photography-travel-gear-holiday-packing-guide/): Planning a holiday is exciting, but if you’re a photographer, knowing what to pack can be a challenge. The right photography travel gear makes all the difference between missing a shot and capturing memories that last a lifetime. In this guide, I’ll share the essential equipment I take, and must-have accessories to help you travel lighter, shoot smarter, and enjoy your holiday without worrying about leaving anything important behind. If you’re a pro, if it’s your job, and if you can’t afford to miss that shot, then you are likely to take a lot of gear, to cover all eventualities. Why the […]
- [Sometimes Magic Happens: My Best Photo in Ages, Totally Unplanned](https://richardchubb.com/photography-with-no-plan/): I’ve done it again. Dragged myself out of bed, a morning of photography with no plan. Well, not entirely true. At around 11pm last night I decided where I was heading today. Nothing like meticulous preparation, seven hours in advance. The day started with promise, skirted with disaster, and then clawed its way back to something vaguely respectable. Or so I thought, until I got home and saw the photos on the big screen. You’ll see what I mean soon enough. Let’s just say, one of the very last shots I took may have salvaged the morning, possibly even creeping […]
- [Wandering the New Forest – Slow Photography in Soft Light](https://richardchubb.com/wandering-the-new-forest-slow-photography-in-soft-light/): Today, I decided to head out into the forest, just for a wander, with my camera in hand, purely for fun. No plans, no pressure, just seeing what kind of photos I could find along the way. This kind of slow, aimless exploring is my favourite way to shoot. A small hiccup nearly delayed the trip, a soft tyre threatened to cut things short. Luckily, a quick top-up got me rolling again, and I eased into the forest roads, framed by overhanging trees and gentle, grey skies. The clouds were welcome; that kind of soft, diffused light is perfect for […]
- [The Art of the Journey: Writing and Photographing Yellowstone](https://richardchubb.com/yellowstone-photography-road-trip/): “It’s not about the destination; it’s the journey.” The utter cliché of that sentence makes me cringe as I write it. Overused, worn out, and I promise it’s the last time you’ll hear it from me. There should be no destination. There should be no journey. It should be an adventure. An adventure in driving, and, at least for me, an adventure in photography. I refuse to make it about Point A to Point B, or even about what is at Point B when I arrive. The whole expedition, whether it be a day out or a three-week road trip, […]
- [Tall Trees Trail Brockenhurst - A Beautiful Photo Walk](https://richardchubb.com/tall-trees-trail-brockenhurst/): Tall Trees Trail in Brockenhurst is a 1.5-mile circular walk home to the New Forest’s largest trees. It’s an easy walk leading from the car park and suitable for most fitness levels. I spent a couple of hours here wandering around, and trying to get some nice photos. Video of the Tall Trees Trail Brockenhurst Tall Trees Trail Brockenhurst Information Length of Walk1.5m, can extend to 2.1m Elevation60m TypeCircular My ThoughtsAn easy walk, generally flat, with firm ground although heavily trafficked places may be prone to get boggy. Family-friendly, although close to a road so take care with little ones […]
- [Backing Up Your Photos Part 1 - Simple In Camera Solution](https://richardchubb.com/backing-up-photos-in-camera/): Backing up your photos in your camera is where your backup process should start. This means that as soon as you press that shutter button, you have two copies being saved onto two different memory cards. This solution only works if you have a camera with two memory card slots. If you do not, then unfortunately this article is not for you. But, stay tuned as this is the first in a two-part series about how to be certain you are giving your photos the best chance of survival. The next post will be how I back up my photos […]
- [Chasing Mist for Landscape Photography - All I found was disappointment](https://richardchubb.com/chasing-mist-for-landscape-photography/): The forecast was perfect. Fog through to 7am, then mist through to 9am. It looked like the perfect day for me to head out, and try (at last) to experience landscape photography in the mist. I had been out for many mornings and had never been fortunate enough to enjoy a morning of mist. I am not talking about a thick, pea soup-style fog either. A mere smattering of the white hazy stuff would have been ok. I was certain that this particular morning was going to be the day. As I left the house, the sunrise was still 60 […]
- [Adobe Portfolio - The Best Solution for Lightroom Users?](https://richardchubb.com/adobe-portfolio-guide/): Most people using Lightroom want to display and promote their photos to the world and Adobe Portfolio is a great solution for Lightroom users. Perhaps you do not want to set up a whole website with WordPress. Or pay another £120 a year to host a website elsewhere. After all, you are already paying that for Lightroom! Imagine being able to edit your photos in Lightroom, and then with a click of a few buttons you can update your Adobe Portfolio immediately. No exporting of images, no worrying about storage with your website host, just a simple, effective and fast […]
- [How to take good holiday photos. Tips and examples](https://richardchubb.com/how-to-take-good-holiday-photos/): Are you looking for some top tips on how to take good holiday photos? You have just booked that dream holiday, and you want to ensure you get a slew of photos you will look back on with pride. Maybe you want to impress your friends and family with all the amazing things you have seen. Below are my top tips on how to take good holiday photos, along with some examples from our last big trip. The Video Here is a video where I review some of my favourite photos from our last holiday/vacation. Check out the full gallery […]
- [How to save edited RAW photos as JPG in Lightroom Classic](https://richardchubb.com/save-as-jpg-in-lightroom/): In this blog post, I will show you how to save your edited RAW files straight back into your catalogue as edited JPGs without leaving Lightroom Classic! Below there is the option of following along in this article, or if you prefer, why not watch the video? The Video Here is the video explaining it step by step. Why not check out all the other videos on my YouTube Channel? How to save as JPG in Lightroom – The Overview For years, if I wanted to save my edited RAW files as JPG’s in Lightroom Classic, I would have to […]
- [Easily Export Photos from Lightroom Classic and Create Export Presets](https://richardchubb.com/lightroom-classic-export-presets/): Do you often need to Export your photos from Lightroom Classic? Perhaps you need to repeatedly Export different photos but for the same reason. Maybe to add to a blog, for social media, or maybe to deliver images to a client. Or all three? Changing the Export Settings can be time-consuming but there are ways to streamline it. This quick article will show you how to do this. But more importantly, how to set up Export Presets so that when you need to export with the same settings again, it can all be done with the click of a couple […]
- [On Location - Lepe Beach Photography, The New Forest](https://richardchubb.com/on-location-lepe-beach-photography-the-new-forest/): This week’s photography trip was an evening outing to Lepe Beach, a beach not a million miles away from where I live. My endeavour to learn outdoor and landscape photography has been focused on the forest so far, so I thought something a bit different may be worthwhile. Lepe Country Park and Beach is not a smooth sandy beach, but a shingle, pebble beach. While this may not be great for sunbathing, I don’t care, as I am here to take photographs! How to get to Lepe Beach Lepe Country Park has its own car park. One on the seafront, […]
- [On Location - Mogshade Pond Photography, The New Forest](https://richardchubb.com/on-location-mogshade-pond-photography-the-new-forest/): This week’s photography trip was a short excursion to Mogshade Pond, as I continue my adventure into learning outdoor and landscape photography. It is a popular photography location and has been well-visited by photographers over the years. As a result, I thought I should add it to my list of visited places in the New Forest. How to get to Mogshade Pond Bratley View Car Park is the best place to park for Mogshade Pond and is well known as a photography spot in its own right. Once parked, you can cross the road and follow the paths directly to […]
- [Back up photos with no computer – My Ultimate Travel Solution](https://richardchubb.com/back-up-photos-with-no-computer/): In my last article, I talked about 4 different ways to Back Up Photos while Travelling. In it, I mentioned which was my favourite that also enabled you to Back-Up photos with no computer. It is this process I am going to go through in a lot more detail that will hopefully help those looking for a Travel Photography Back Up solution. I have already mentioned in the other article that backing up your photos when travelling is crucial. You get peace of mind that all your treasured memories are safe. This method may not be as quick as, say just […]
- [Canon RF 100mm Macro is Amazing for Stunning Portraits!!](https://richardchubb.com/canon-rf-100mm-for-portraits/): The Canon RF 100mm Macro is not just great for Macro, but it is also amazing for Portraits! I admit, I initially bought this for Macro when I am out doing any Outdoor Photography, but, the focal length and Aperture mean it would be great for portraits. Thoughts on the Canon RF 100mm Macro This is an L lens, which is one of Canon’s Pro line up, and the build quality is as you would expect. It is a solid lens, feels good in the hand, and well built. Of course, it has the usual control ring on the end, […]
- [Lightroom Adaptive Presets - How to Power Up Your Portraits!](https://richardchubb.com/lightroom-adaptive-presets-for-your-portraits/): Lightroom Adaptive Presets were made available in the October 2022 release of Lightroom Classic. It simply gives you the ability to select certain parts of your photograph and edit that part only. This can be particularly useful for Portraits. As you may know, Lightroom Classic does have its own Presets for certain facial features, but I would prefer to create and use my own, and this article is going to show you exactly how to do that. Lightroom Adaptive Presets – What are they exactly? Lightroom Adaptive Presets are presets that adapt to the photo they are applied to. For […]
- [Lightroom classic not syncing? The fix is really simple!](https://richardchubb.com/lightroom-classic-not-syncing-the-fix-is-really-simple/): Have you ever fired it up and wondered why Lightroom Classic not syncing with Adobe Cloud? There is a really simple solution that I have found works, and while it may not work for you, it is worth a try as it takes a couple of seconds! Here is how. What’s the problem? When you add a collection to Lightroom, you have the option to choose whether or not to sync that collection to Lightroom’s Cloud ecosystem. This means you can access all those collections on your mobile devices. Sometimes though, that does not work, and it can be immediately […]
- [How To Update Canon Firmware Easily - Using An R6](https://richardchubb.com/how-to-update-your-canon-firmware-using-an-r6/): Every so often, things need an update. Firmware for your Canon Camera is no different. I am using my Canon R6 to update this Firmware, but this works for many different Canon cameras. In this blog post, I will be showing you how to update your firmware, using a Canon R6 as an example. There are a number of ways you can do this. Copying the Firmware update onto the memory card, and inserting this into the camera. Updating via the EOS Utility on your computer, with the camera connected tvia USB. Updating via the Canon Connect App, and updating […]
- [How to add Phone Photographs to Lightroom Classic](https://richardchubb.com/how-to-add-phone-photographs-to-lightroom-classic/): Welcome to today’s blog post, where I am going to show you how easy it it is to add your mobile phone photographs to Lightroom Classic on your desktop. Let’s assume for this tutorial, you have an iPhone, and you also use the Lightroom Classic desktop version. You take a photo on your phones native camera (not the Lightroom camera), and you would love to see that pop up in your Lightroom Classic desktop version back at home. Well, I am going to show you how, and it is soooooooo simple. But before I do that, guess what? As with […]
- [How to get your Background White in Lightroom - 6 Clicks](https://richardchubb.com/how-to-get-your-background-white-in-lightroom-6-clicks/): If you want your Background to be White in Lightroom, then there is a super easy way to do it, and it only takes 6 CLICKS!! First of all, you should strive to get this spot on in camera, so you don’t have to do what I am about to show you. But, if you have to, here is how! We have all taken the shot. The one where the subject is perfectly exposed. The colours pop, it is sharp, great contrast. But the perfectly white background is a gloomy shade of grey. Or even worse. Yellow like an 80-year-old […]
- [Canon RF 85mm F2 Review: Perfect Portraits With A Budget Lens?](https://richardchubb.com/want-the-perfect-portrait-canon-rf-85mm-f2-my-review/): Welcome to my latest Gear Review, this is a review of the Canon RF 85mm F2. Hire-a-camera does a great deal at Christmas, where they offer gear out to rent for just a couple of days, as they shut down and let you keep it for 12 days, so I took advantage with a cheap hire of this Canon RF 85mm F2 lens. The full Gallery of images if you want to jump to it is here. About the lens First up this is not an L lens. There is an 85mm f1.2 L lens which is obviously faster but […]
- [Exposure in Photography - Auto ISO - How to use it](https://richardchubb.com/exposure-in-photography-auto-iso/): Auto ISO is an auto setting that is a great tool if you want to get the correct exposure in photography. It changes the ISO automatically to get you the correct exposure. Sometimes, particularly in changing lighting conditions, you may need a little more help. Auto ISO is a great tool to use if you want to fix your shutter, your Aperture, or both. Having the ISO fluctuate to get the correct exposure may be necessary. Particularly if the subject or situation is moving quickly, and you don’t have time to change your settings. Read on to find out more, […]
- [Canon R6 Custom Shooting Modes for Video](https://richardchubb.com/canon-r6-custom-shooting-modes-for-video/): There has been a lot of chatter online about the Canon R6 Custom Shooting Modes for Video. Or rather the lack of them. I thought this blog post may be useful as there is a way you can program the C1, C2 and C3 dials for different video settings, but you do lose some of the functionality of ‘proper’ video recording. Update on 1st November 2021 thanks to a viewer’s comment. Using the movie record button the recording trips to a mainly Auto mode. This is ok for simple walkabout filming which is what I use the camera for as […]
- [GeoTag Photos - How To Add A Location To A Photo](https://richardchubb.com/geotag-photos-how-to-add-a-location-to-a-photo/): I don’t know about you, but every time I take a trip or a holiday, I like to Geotag my photos. So, I thought I would share exactly how GeoTag a Photo. I have been on some great trips in the past. Sometimes it’s nice to look back and see exactly where you took a particular photo. Even better, you can look through all the photos and see the route you took! If you’d like a video walkthrough on how to geotag your photos, you can find it on my YouTube channel or watch the video below! For everyone else, […]
- [Shutter Speed Aperture and ISO - Camera Basics](https://richardchubb.com/shutter-speed-aperture-and-iso-camera-basics/): Today’s post is all about Shutter Speed Aperture and ISO, which are the three main elements and the camera basics in getting the correct exposure. We are getting out of Auto mode and taking control of your camera. If you have an even exposure, but you adjust one, then to keep that exposure you have to adjust one of the others. But which way? Does a higher number give you more light, or less. Does it freeze the action, or give you motion blur? All this is explained in the below video, which is over on the YouTube channel, but […]
- [Lightroom's Radial Filter - My Favourite Feature](https://richardchubb.com/lightrooms-radial-filter-my-favourite-feature/): It has many amazing features, but Lightroom’s Radial Filter is probably one of my favourites. On this website, I love talking about editing and photography, so it is great to do a post on one of my favourite editing tools. It has such an impact on the photo, and it is so simple to use. But, guess what, if you would prefer to learn all about it in video form, then hear you go!! Or, if you would prefer to read all about Lightroom’s Radial Filter, then please continue! What does Lightroom’s Radial Filter actually do? Lightroom’s Radial Filter does […]
- [Lens Compression and How it affects your Background](https://richardchubb.com/lens-compression-and-how-it-affects-your-background/): Did you know that a simple change to your focal length can dramatically change your photo? This post is all about Lens Compression and how it affects your Background. I love putting out posts like this and is one of the reasons I started to document my journey into Shooting, Learning, and Sharing. I have done a lot of editing tutorials recently, but not many shooting ones, so, here we go! As with most of my posts, I have a video to go along with this post. Don’t forget to check out all the videos over on my YouTube Channel, […]
- [iPhone snaps to the Photos app via Lightroom](https://richardchubb.com/iphone-snaps-to-the-photos-app-via-lightroom/): Did you know there is a way of getting you iPhone snaps to the Photos app via Lightroom? Some time ago I did a video. All about how to get your edited photos from Lightroom, into the Apple Photos app easily. After this, I was inundated with a question. This was if you can take a photo on your iPhone which automatically goes into the photos app. Then can you edit it in Lightroom, and keep it in the photos app. Now, there is a way. It is a little convoluted, and it is not ideal, and there is a […]
- [Organising and Managing your Photos in Lightroom Classic](https://richardchubb.com/organising-and-managing-your-photos-in-lightroom-classic/): Lightroom has become an essential part of many photographers workflow, including mine. Therefore, organising and managing your photos in Lightroom is key. Making sure you can easily catalogue, search (and find!) the photos you ant, when you want them is important. Up until recently, my Lightroom organisation was a little, shall we say, haphazard. I didn’t really have a process, things were just organised by date, and the ones I liked were flagged. 2021 is going to change that. This is the year I start to organise my photos in Lightroom, and make myself more efficient. So, I though I […]
- [Calculating Shutter Speed for Long Exposures](https://richardchubb.com/calculating-shutter-speed-for-long-exposures/): I wanted to share a great trick I recently learnt, that is perfect for Calculating Shutter Speed for Long Exposures. Nailing exposure can be tough, especially if it’s likely to be a longer exposure.  Today, I am going to show you a super simple calculation you can use to make your life a whole lot easier. No Apps, No Charts, just your camera and a teeny tiny piece of brain power! As with most of my tutorials here, there is a video to go with it, so have a watch of the below, or read on if you’d prefer. Introduction […]
- [Shutter Speed in Photography Explained](https://richardchubb.com/shutter-speed-in-photography-explained/): Last time out, I did a post all about Aperture. So today, it is the turn of taking a look at Shutter Speed in Photography. As with most of my Blog posts, there is an accompanying video, so, if you would prefer to watch that, then here it is! If, however, you prefer to have a read, then please continue, and I hope you find some value here. Shutter Speed Explained Shutter speed is the length of time the sensor is exposed to light. Essentially how long the actual picture is taken for. If the shutter is open for a […]
- [What is Aperture in Photography - Depth of Field explained](https://richardchubb.com/what-is-aperture-in-photography-depth-of-field-explained/): When you first take up photography, one of the mysteries would be, What is Aperture in Photography? Good morning, Richard here and welcome to today’s post. Today, I wanted to have a little chat about Aperture, and Depth of Field. Setting the correct Aperture is key in photography. Particularly if you want to make your subject pop by blurring out the background for example. If you fancy checking out the video on my YouTube channel, here it is. Now, all Lens have an Aperture range, or a fixed Aperture.  You will see it written on the side of the lens. […]
- [Getting presets from Lightroom Classic to Mobile](https://richardchubb.com/getting-presets-from-lightroom-classic-to-mobile/): Here is a quick tutorial all about getting presets from Lightroom Classic to your Mobile device without too much trouble. This method also avoids having to use or download Lightroom Creative Cloud. As always there is a video tutorial too, so if you would prefer, feel free to watch this. There is of course, lots more content over on my YouTube Channel. If however, you would prefer to follow along here, then I have laid out the main points below. Introduction Firstly, I would like to be clear, this tutorial is mainly for Lightroom Classic users. I do not use […]
- [Lightroom Tethering - How to Set Up](https://richardchubb.com/lightroom-tethering-how-to-set-up/): Lightroom Tethering is one of the great features of Adobe’s go to editing software. I recently did a video on taking self-portrait type photos and came across an issue. Being able to compose the photo, and also get the focusing point in the exact spot I wanted to was a challenge. That prompted me to investigate using Lightroom tethering, and the ability to operate the camera, focus and pose at the same time. Here’s the video I did, if you’d prefer to watch. What is “Tethering” and why is it useful Tethering is where you connect your camera to your […]
- [How to Find Your Lens Sweet Spot](https://richardchubb.com/how-to-find-your-lens-sweet-spot/): Did you know your lens has an Aperture point that is the sharpest? This quick tutorial shows you easily How to Find Your Lens Sweet Spot. Below is a video I put together, showing how I went about finding my lens sweet spot. So don’t forget to check that out. This can be found over on my YouTube channel. Pick a target All you need is something with a little bit of detail on. Writing, or something similar. I used a ‘target’ I made on the computer. Here is a shot of that on the wall, in the office. If […]
- [How to use Lightrooms new colour grading tool](https://richardchubb.com/how-to-use-lightrooms-new-colour-grading-tool/): Lightroom is the go-to editing tool for most of today’s professional photographers, so I thought I would do a quick tutorial on how to use Lightrooms new colour grading tool. You may find the following video useful if you would like to follow along with the whole editing process. Useful if you’re using the Colour Grading Tool for the first time. I have other tutorials too! Such as How to Fix Highlights and Shadows and How to Focus Stack in Lightroom and Photoshop. Recently, I have been paying a lot more attention as to how the colours look on my […]
- [How to use Lightroom with the Apple Photos app](https://richardchubb.com/how-to-use-lightroom-with-the-apple-photos-app/): If you are a Lightroom user, like me. And an Apple user, like me, then perhaps you are looking for a solution to how to use Lightroom with the Apple Photos app? No? Oh, well. In that case, why not go and check out these Lightroom tips. One all about Rating Your Photos or this one, all about Renaming Your Photos. Video If however, you are, then here you go. A video explaining exactly how you can do, and how it only takes a few seconds. Short Video Long Video It is really super simple, once the process is in […]
- [How to shoot Macro without a Macro lens](https://richardchubb.com/how-to-shoot-macro-without-a-macro-lens/): Have you ever wondered how to shoot macro without a macro lens? Here on my website, I am always trying different aspects of Photography. Shooting. Learning. And Sharing. If you search #MacroPhotography on Instagram, you will find some absolutely stunning images of insects gazing back at you. A hairy spider staring you down, or the intricate details of a flower or a leaf. I do not profess to be a Macro Photography expert, but I have had a go at shooting macro. And without a Macro lens. Check out the below video. This shows you how I went about shooting […]
- [Flagging and Rating Photos in Lightroom](https://richardchubb.com/flagging-and-rating-photos-in-lightroom/): Welcome to this weeks post, and it is all about Flagging and Rating Photos in Lightroom. This video is going to help you out loads if you are looking to speed up your workflow. Therefore, make sure all those favourite images are earmarked. They’re flagged and rated for future use!! Ensuring all your photos are flagged and starred will make your life a lot easier. In a years time, when hunting for that shot you know you loved and would come in handy one day! Finally, it also gives a quick tip on how you can be sure to know […]
- [How to Focus Stack in Lightroom and Photoshop](https://richardchubb.com/how-to-focus-stack-in-lightroom-and-photoshop/): Welcome to the latest tutorial, where I am going to quickly tell you How to Focus Stack in Lightroom and Photoshop. Firstly, I am sorry to disappoint but you cannot Focus Stack using multiple images in Lightroom alone. It just does not have the capability. However, if you have a Lightroom and Photoshop subscription with Adobe Creative Cloud, then this process is really quite simple. Video of how to Focus Stack in Lightroom and Photoshop If you are looking for a video version of the instructions, then check out the below. Or head over to my YouTube channel, where you […]
- [Lights Out in Lightroom Option](https://richardchubb.com/the-lights-out-in-lightroom-option/): The Lights Out in Lightroom option is a great way to isolate your photo. Use it to just sit back, and see what an amazing job you have done editing it. As with all my tips and tricks on this site, there is a YouTube version too. If you’d prefer to follow along to that, then that is a great option too!! If you’re more of a words and pictures type of person, then read on!! So Simple As you can see from the below photo, there is a lot going on in the Lightroom dashboard. Is the busyness from […]
- [How to Change Names of photos in Lightroom - FAST & EASY](https://richardchubb.com/how-to-change-names-of-photos-in-lightroom-fast-easy/): Have you ever wondered how to change names of photos in Lightroom, easily and quickly? Well, wonder no more, as here is a simple tutorial on how to do just that. As with all my tips and tricks on this site, there is a YouTube version too. If you’d prefer to follow along to that, then that is a great option too!! If you’re more of a words and pictures type of person, then read on!! In Lightroom, choose the Photos you want to change the name of Locate the photos you want to change the name of in Lightroom, […]
- [Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary - In the Field](https://richardchubb.com/bolderwood-deer-sanctuary-in-the-field/): It was time for another early start, and this time, I was heading off to Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary, to try and photograph deer. Regular visitors to the website will know I love my photography as much as travel! I decided to head over there early to try to make the best use of there being very few people around. It was a Saturday, and in August, so I fully expected it to get busy as the rest of the world woke up. If you are more of a visual person and have 20 minutes to kill, then check out the […]
- [Understanding Canon Focus points](https://richardchubb.com/understanding-canon-focus-points/): Exbury Gardens is a 200-acre woodland garden located in the heart of the New Forest in Hampshire, and this was a great opportunity to get a better understanding of Canon Focus points on my Canon Camera. Just a short drive from our house, and noticing they had a Falconry display on, it seemed a good idea to get out there and blow the cobwebs off the Canon 1DX Mk2 that I hadn’t really used properly. I was also keen to put the 100-400 L IS II lens through its paces. Here is a short video in my Learning to Make […]
- [Custom Shooting Settings in a Canon DSLR](https://richardchubb.com/custom-shooting-settings-in-a-canon-dslr/): The Custom Shooting Settings in Canon a DSLR are a great way to make your life just that little bit easier on your shoots. And we are all for that! Here is another quick instruction post about how to set this up. If you would prefer to follow along to the video, go ahead, but if not, read on below 1 – Dial in your first Custom Settings Based on your requirements, take time to dial in all the relevant settings. Set you Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, White Balance, etc. Here, you can see the setting along the top of […]
- [Fixing Highlights and Shadows in Lightroom](https://richardchubb.com/fixing-highlights-and-shadows-in-lightroom/): Lightroom is an amazing friend for Photographers. In this tutorial, I am going to quickly explain a quick way of Fixing Highlights and Shadows in Lightroom. Fancy a video walk through, and seeing me play a guitar….badly? Check out the video. If you’d rather follow with good old fashioned word and pictures…then here you go. Let’s say you have an image that has bright whites and dark darks, like the below. The bright sun, the dark coat. This looks ok, thanks to Lightroom. But, thanks to the range of darks and lights, many camera could struggle. Fixing Highlights and Shadows […]
- [Canon 5D Mark IV Extra Menu Options](https://richardchubb.com/canon-5d-mark-iv-extra-menu-options/): So I have been using the Canon 5D MkIII for several years, and over Christmas I had the chance to use the MkIV for a couple of weeks. I was really keen to see if it was worth the upgrade. At a price in excess of £2k, would have to be well worth it. That is a story for another day, but in the meantime, I wanted to do a quick post about a couple of Extra Menu Options I found really useful. If you are more a visual person, then check out the following video, if not, read on […]
- [Matching Exposure for Multiple images in Lightroom](https://richardchubb.com/matching-exposure-for-multiple-images-in-lightroom/): Are you looking for a way of Matching Exposure for Multiple images in Lightroom? Perhaps you were out on a shoot, and that big ball of fire in the sky decided to pop out from behind the cloud it has been hiding behind. All of a sudden your perfectly exposed photos are too bright. If you want to see this run through on video, here you go. If not, read on. Once you have added the photos to Lightroom, you can set about the task of Matching Exposure for Multiple images in Lightroom. Here are the 5 photos we are […]
- [Creating Custom Presets on Lightroom Mobile](https://richardchubb.com/creating-custom-presets-on-lightroom-mobile/): For an age I wondered about Creating Custom Presets in Lightroom Mobile. In one of the more recent releases, Adobe thankfully gave us this function. Hooray!! As we move more towards mobile, Lightroom Mobile is a great tool for editing your images on the go. The Custom Preset Option is the perfect addition for speeding up your mobile workflow. Here is a quick video tutorial about how to do this. The video lasts about 3 minutes, and takes you through the process. Don’t forget to check out my other tutorials here. Alternatively, if you would prefer to read and work […]
- [Using the Favourites Menu on the Canon](https://richardchubb.com/using-the-favourites-menu-on-the-canon/): The Favourites Menu on the Canon, in particular the 5D Mark 3, which is my main camera, is a great function. Worthy of one of my Two Minute Tips video tutorials. If following along to a video is easier, then see below, otherwise, read on. There are 20 pages of Menu options on the Canon 5D Mark 3. Even if you know exactly where to go for what you need, that is still a lot of clicking and scrolling. The Favourites Menu on the Canon allows you to add up to 6 of your favourite or most used menu options. […]
- [Focus Stacking using Photoshop - With Photos and Video!](https://richardchubb.com/focus-stacking-using-photoshop-with-photos-and-video/): This post and short tutorial is going to talk a bit about Focus Stacking in Photoshop. How to ‘merge’ together a set of images, with different focal points to create an image that is in focus and sharp from front to back. Check out the video if you are a ‘watching’ rather than ‘reading’ type of person! This video is using a different subject, but explains it well. It is typically used in Macro Photography, where the camera is close to the subject. As a result, it is impossible to get everything you want in focus. It could also be used in […]

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