How to use EXIF data
EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format – a slightly intimidating name for a very useful feature in digital photography. What exactly is EXIF data? It’s essentially a snapshot of camera settings...
View ArticleEXIF data: a beginner’s guide
If you’re one of the many photographers testing out Canon’s Project1709, you’ll probably know that you need to make sure your pictures contain EXIF data before you can upload them. We’ve already...
View ArticlePhoto management terms explained
If you’re new to photo management and just learning how to navigate around your software, you probably have wondered about some of the common terms that keep popping up. Here’s where we clear things...
View ArticleAre photo-sharing websites stripping metadata?
Digital Camera World is reporting that a new study suggests that major photo-sharing websites and social media platforms are deleting metadata from the pictures they host. The International Press...
View ArticleWill your digital photos last a lifetime?
Digital images certainly have their advantages: they can be stored in multiple locations, and they won’t degrade over time as film photographs and negatives. But there are also disadvantages to...
View ArticleFilm vs Digital: 10 reasons every beginner should avoid film
Some photographers get all misty-eyed when they talk about film, but we reckon that digital photography is a whole lot better. Here are a few reasons why we believe digital not only wins the film vs...
View ArticleSharing photos online: will the ‘Save for Web’ option REALLY protect your...
Sharing photos online has never been easier, but it does present certain risks, because material can be easily copied and used without your permission. Fortunately, Photoshop – arguably the most...
View ArticleHow to add copyright information to photos
Taking simple steps to protect your photos – particularly when sharing photos online – is one of the most important things you can do as a photographer. In this tutorial our friends at the Canon...
View ArticleEXIF strategies
In her latest despatch, our resident photo management expert Anna Togg explains why looking at the EXIF data on your images in your photo management platform can reveal new discoveries about your own...
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