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Q&A with Darryl C. Lafferty (DL Photographics)
Articles Lumix Micro Four-Thirds Photography spotlight

Q&A with Darryl C. Lafferty (DL Photographics)

I met Darryl through a local photography club, back when I was still trying to figure out what I was doing. I had just bought…

OpenFilmmaker December 15, 2025January 2, 2026
Windows of Wonder: Bill Webb’s Art of Photographing and Crafting Christmas Cards
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Windows of Wonder: Bill Webb’s Art of Photographing and Crafting Christmas Cards

Christmas has always been a special time for me. It’s about family, togetherness, and the small moments that make you feel grounded. Growing up as…

OpenFilmmaker December 12, 2025December 12, 2025
Arc Raiders: Is This PvPvE Extraction Shooter Right for You?
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Arc Raiders: Is This PvPvE Extraction Shooter Right for You?

Arc Raiders is a beautiful and intense PvPvE extraction shooter. On the surface, it looks like a futuristic third-person shooter about fighting robot hordes and…

OpenFilmmaker December 7, 2025December 11, 2025
From Scissors to Sensors: Kurt Morgenthaler on a Life in Art and Photography
Articles Micro Four-Thirds Photography spotlight

From Scissors to Sensors: Kurt Morgenthaler on a Life in Art and Photography

At first glance, you might notice Kurt Morgenthaler's precise compositions or his confident use of light and shadow, but behind those images is a lifetime…

OpenFilmmaker December 1, 2025December 9, 2025
Photographer’s Spotlight: An Interview with Dirk Nusink
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Photographer’s Spotlight: An Interview with Dirk Nusink

Capturing Timeless Moments in Monochrome A few years ago, I started a Panasonic Lumix GX85 photography group. Back then, I was the only member. Today,…

OpenFilmmaker November 11, 2025November 13, 2025
Photographer Spotlight – Mastering the Compact: An Interview with Marcel Fernandes
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Photographer Spotlight – Mastering the Compact: An Interview with Marcel Fernandes

When it comes to proving that skill matters more than gear, few photographers embody that philosophy like Marcel, a UK-based photographer known for his ability…

OpenFilmmaker October 29, 2025October 31, 2025
Finding the Right Sports Lens for Real Life (M43/MFT)
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Finding the Right Sports Lens for Real Life (M43/MFT)

I've been photographing my kids’ sports for the past few years. Whether it’s soccer, basketball, or a school event, I’ve tried all kinds of cameras…

OpenFilmmaker October 21, 2025October 31, 2025
Tron: Ares Movie Review
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Tron: Ares Movie Review

I had the pleasure of watching this movie yesterday in IMAX 3D. I took my 7-year-old son so we could share this unique sci-fi memory…

OpenFilmmaker October 20, 2025November 5, 2025
My Untold Story of Songs I Couldn’t Say Out Loud
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My Untold Story of Songs I Couldn’t Say Out Loud

I’ve always told stories through cameras, code, and writing. It’s how I make sense of the world and of myself. But not everything fits neatly…

OpenFilmmaker June 25, 2025October 31, 2025
Why Histograms Still Matter (Even with Modern EVFs)
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Why Histograms Still Matter (Even with Modern EVFs)

We live in a world of excellent EVFs (Electronic View Finders), zebras, and real-time highlight warnings. So why are some photographers—still checking histograms like it's…

OpenFilmmaker April 29, 2025October 30, 2025

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  • Q&A with Darryl C. Lafferty (DL Photographics)
  • Windows of Wonder: Bill Webb’s Art of Photographing and Crafting Christmas Cards
  • Arc Raiders: Is This PvPvE Extraction Shooter Right for You?
  • From Scissors to Sensors: Kurt Morgenthaler on a Life in Art and Photography
  • Photographer’s Spotlight: An Interview with Dirk Nusink
  • Photographer Spotlight – Mastering the Compact: An Interview with Marcel Fernandes
  • Finding the Right Sports Lens for Real Life (M43/MFT)
  • Tron: Ares Movie Review
  • My Untold Story of Songs I Couldn’t Say Out Loud
  • Why Histograms Still Matter (Even with Modern EVFs)
  • Travel Photography with Budget Micro Four-Thirds Lenses: Why I left the PRO Glass at Home
  • Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III + M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II – The Ultimate Travel Birding Combo
  • Sample photos from the Olympus 75-300mm II
  • 4 Lightweight Lenses for the Olympus PEN EP7
  • Panasonic Lumix GX-85 vs. LX100 II
  • 2011 Acura MDX CHECK TPMS SYSTEM FUNCTION ERROR – Tire Pressure Sensor
  • 2024 Photography Presentation
  • Panasonic Lumix ZS-200 Review (TZ200)
  • Panasonic LX-10 review from Las Vegas
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  • Panasonic 12-60: The Queen of Lumix Kit Lenses
  • Panasonic Lumix G85 vs. GX85 (with a twist)
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  • GX-85 in 2021: 10 Reasons to buy this camera
  • One day in Sugarland, Texas featuring Cullinan Park Conservancy
  • Ten things you shouldn’t say to a photographer!
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  • 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy a GH5 in 2021
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  • Cameras on a Budget in 2020
  • Ten Things I Learned About Photography
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  • Osmo Pocket 4K Review
  • Panasonic Lumix G7 Review
  • TAPC Snapseed Tutorial
  • GH5 vs. Canon R5 vs. Sony A7S3
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  • Back-Button Focus on Canon 7D Mark II
  • OpenFilmmaker Links and Sales
  • Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 (Canon EF) on Panasonic MFT with Viltrox EF-M2
  • 5 amazing vlogging features on the Panasonic Lumix cameras
  • How to enable Auto ISO for Video on Panasonic Cameras
  • 25 Reasons to buy a Panasonic G85
  • Photography on the go with Google SnapSeed (for Android and iOS)
  • Panasonic Lumix: 12-32mm vs. 12-60mm
  • Panasonic Lumix Lenses 12-32mm, 42.5mm, and 45-150mm
  • 2020 Panasonic Buyer’s Guide for GX85, G7, and G85
  • Full-frame equivalents from a MFT user
  • Slow USB Transfer Speeds on SD Card/Reader
  • Sample Windows batch script to copy JPGs, RW2s, and MP4s from SD Card to local computer.
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  • Sigma 18 – 35 f/1.8 Review
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