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Launching Capture One 20 – New Feature Review of Phase One’s Latest Image Editing Tools

Paul’s review and guide to the latest features released as part of today’s Capture One 20 upgrade – Phase One’s professional image editing tool.

Greenland – Capturing the Glaciers & Icebergs of the Arctic Circle

Paul Reiffer explores the amazing icebergs and glaciers of Ilulissat, Greenland, during the midnight sun – capturing the floating giants of Disko Bay.

San Francisco – The City, The Bay and The Golden Gate Bridge

Photographing the iconic views of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, downtown cityscape skyline and Bay Bridge as the city’s skyscrapers light up the night

Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney – South East Australia’s Cities & Beyond

Beyond the “default” of Sydney as a primary destination, Paul explores the photographic opportunities in Melbourne, Brisbane, the Great Ocean Road and more.

Review – Launching the Brand New Phase One XT Medium Format Field Camera

Just when you thought the image quality of Phase One’s IQ4 150MP full frame medium format system couldn’t get any better, they launch the Phase One XT camera…

No, 100 megapixels+ will not make you a better photographer – but this might…

The race is back on amongst the consumer imaging brands – but will Fuji’s GFX 100 megapixel camera actually make you a better photographer? (Spoiler alert : NO)

Get the Free Interactive Guide to Long Exposure Photography with Phase One

Access Paul’s tips, tricks & techniques, written and compiled together with the team at Phase One in our free interactive guide to Long Exposure Photography

Photographers, Instagrammers – Stop Being So Damn Selfish and Disrespectful

Narcissistic, rude, oblivious to others and disrespectful of the world we live in. How on earth have we got to this place, all in the name of social media and instagram?

Fire in the Hole! – Grand Teton’s Snake River & Mormon Row

Exploring Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and the mountains of Wyoming – from Snake River to Mormon Row with fine art photographer Paul Reiffer.

Mono Lake – Shooting ‘The Other World’ for Nearly 20 Years

While relatively off-the-beaten-track, Mono Lake’s incredible “tufa” formations across its shoreline bring photographers from far and wide to capture these unusual scenes – Paul Reiffer.

A Winter’s Tale – Yosemite in the Snow

Exploring the magic of Yosemite National Park during the winter months. Photographing snow-capped mountains, frozen lakes, icy rivers and clear night skies

Death Valley – Photographs from the Hottest Place on Earth

Paul’s guide to photographing the amazing landscapes of Death Valley National Park. When to visit, which locations to shoot, what to look for in a workshop

Patagonia – Part One: Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile

Exploring the Chilean side of Patagonia – Torres Del Paine National Park, nestled amongst the Andes in one of South America’s most rugged photography locations.

Firefall – Capturing the Winter Glow of Yosemite’s Horsetail Falls

It’s so rare to find solitude in the world when combined with a stunning natural phenomenon; Yosemite National Park’s “Firefall” delivers both nature and crowds

Splash! – Water Drop Photography with High Speed Freeze Flash

Experimenting with MIOPS’ “Splash” kit – designed to make water drop photography more of a science than an art. A guide by Paul Reiffer – Photographer

Glass Ball Photography – The Whole World in your Hand

Learn how to get the best images from your glass ball photography – from city lights to vast landscapes – with this review and guide by Paul Reiffer – Photographer

Behind The Scenes – Shooting the Phase One IQ4 150MP Launch Images

The Phase One IQ4 150MP Infinity Platform ships at the end of this month, and for the past week I’ve been their focus in the latest marketing campaign.

Las Vegas – Capturing The Strip in Ultra-HD

Capturing the Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio in 150+ megapixels of medium format image from a stunning location in the heart of Sin City.