How HDR Works In The New Lightroom
With the release of the new Lightroom CC 2015 or Lightroom 6, we can merge our HDRs by photo without leaving the software. The technique used is slightly different than…
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Alik Griffin
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A professional video editor, and photographer with a Bachelors in Film studies from UCSD. Based in Los Angeles, I have created commercials, trailers, and other video content for various clients and platforms since 2005. I also love to write about my passions and share my insights on my blog.
A Few Days With The Olympus E-M5 ii
The Olympus E-M5 II has been one of those cameras I struggle not to buy. I’ve had it in my Amazon checkout cart, and I’m ready to go at least…
Best Memory Card Olympus E-M5 II
I’ve run many of the most popular SD memory cards through my speed test for the Olympus E-M5 II. Surprisingly, the results are pretty even, with no particular card shining…
Elephant Seals – X100T
While driving home from San Francisco a few weeks ago, my wife and I stopped by that spot where the elephant seals hang out just outside of Big Sur. These…
Iridient Developer vs Lightroom – A Detailed Comparison
You may have heard of this Iridient Developer RAW converter if you’re a Fuji shooter. If you haven’t, it’s something worth checking out. I’ve been using Iridient for the last few…
Griffith Observatory And The X100T
One of the popular places you’ll end up going to if you ever come to Los Angeles is Griffith Observatory. I still like going here even though it’s crowded with…
Walt Disney Concert Hall With The A7r
I brought along the A7r to shoot around Downtown Los Angeles. I haven't really shot down here since my 5Dmkii days and wanted to start getting some updated shots with my newer gear. I also didn't have a lens really wide enough on my Fuji to pull this off.
This Is What Happens When You Give A Four-Year-Old The X100T
As a fun little experiment, I handed the Fuji X100T to my four-year-old niece to get her perspective on the world. Interestingly, I didn’t have to explain anything to her;…
Best Fujifilm X-T1 Memory Cards & UHS-II Speed Tests
Fujifilm X-T1 is one of the original cameras that can take advantage of the UHS-II memory cards. I've ordered several of the most popular UHS-II memory cards and have included them in the Fuji X-T1 memory card speed test.
Fuji X-T1 Sunset At Redondo Beach
I recently added the Fuji X-T1 to my addition of cameras to cherish and love. I’m a camera whore, I know, but I really wanted to get into Fuji lenses to see…