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  • Is your mind cluttered? Get rid of the noise!

    It happened to me many times. I was unable to think straight. My mind was cluttered and it was impossible to make any decision. It was akin to a mental paralysis. It’s not a good state to be in to be creative… The cause of this mental clutter? The noise. Read on to learn how…

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  • A simple tip to help you be in the zone and boost your photographic creativity

    I discovered the concept of being in the zone in the excellent book Drawing on the right side of the brain by Betty Edwards. It’s a state of deep focus that can boost your creativity as an artist. Here’s a simple tip to help you be in the zone. Read on. My personal experience in…

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  • Test shots, preliminary works: their differences and purposes

    Creating art with a camera requires a phase of exploration. Test shots and preliminary works are useful “tools” for the photographer for this exploration, but they serve very different purposes. Read on. Test shots in photography Let’s start with test shots: their purpose is to test to appreciate the peculiarities of photographic gear, camera software…

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  • Ricoh GR III and SIGMA FP L size comparison photos

    Like me, probably other photographers may consider a compact camera like the FP L after getting a Ricoh GR III / IIIx. Here’s a visual comparison plus a few of my humble thoughts. Ricoh GR III and SIGMA FP L size comparison photos The FP L is pictured below with a Rayqual LM-LA M mount adapter, the…

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  • SIGMA FP L + Voigtländer Heliar 40mm: another round of test shots

    I’ve been doing test shots for some time now with my new photography setup (FP L + Heliar lens). It helps me get a feel of the camera, the sensor, the software, and the lens. It also helps me to slowly be in harmony with my new friends. Below you’ll find my my latest impressions and test shots. You can see my…

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