Peak Light
A photography blog sharing inspiring trips and practical tips
This photography blog blends the excitement of travel with the art and science of creating stunning visuals.
Whether you're a curious beginner, a seasoned photographer, or simply someone who admires the beauty of visual creativity, this blog has something for you.
Alongside destination stories, you’ll find comprehensive tutorials on everything from mastering your camera settings to advanced editing workflows to sharpen your skills, enabling you to reach your peak.
Fuel your creativity, learn new skills, and see the world through a fresh lens!
Back Button Focus – What is it and will it improve your photography?
This article explains what is meant by “Back Button Focus”, how to use it, what the advantages and disadvantages are, and if you should use it.
Exposure Stacking – What is it and what is the best technique to merge images?
This article explains what is meant by “Exposure Stacking”, how to use it, what the exposure stacking techniques are, and which one is the best.
Exposure Bracketing – What is it and when should you use it?
This article explains what is meant by “Exposure Bracketing”, how to use it, what the advantages and disadvantages are, and when you should use it.
Exposing to the Right (ETTR) - What is it and should you use it?
This article explains what is meant by “Exposing to the Right”, also known as ETTR, how to use it, what the advantages and disadvantages are, and if you should use it.
JPEG vs RAW vs DNG – Why you should shoot in RAW format and edit in DNG format
This comprehensive article explains why landscape photographers should shoot and edit in the RAW as opposed to JPEG. It also describes an end-to-end, uniform workflow that enables the capture of an image in the highest possible quality and that is preserved in the archival DNG format.
Planning Photography Trips with Trello
This article describes how to use the Trello App to record notes, itinerary details and photo locations when planning a photography trip. Includes a free download of the PDF version.