Sean McCormack
Sean McCormack is a commercial, and editorial photographer, book author, and regular contributor to Digital Camera magazine based in Galway, Ireland. He has extensive experience with Lightroom, dating back to its original beta version, and has tried out just about every plugin and preset available. His latest book is Essential Development 3: 25 Tips for Lightroom Classic’s Develop Module.
Latest articles by Sean McCormack

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opinion As a pro photographer, taking pictures is the easy part; the hard bit is dealing with nightmare clients…

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opinion This is why three speedlights aren’t enough for outdoor photography – and what to use instead

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opinion I put Excire up against Adobe Lightroom to see which was better at finding my best and worst photos

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opinion This new 8K camera drone flies more like a flight simulator than a quadcopter

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opinion The popularity of LED panels seems to negate the need to use camera flash – but there are some things a traditional tube can do that a light-emitting diode simply can't

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Review Is Viltrox resting on its laurels, or can its conversion lens fit your budget and need for quality?

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opinion You can learn more from your out-of-focus and poorly-exposed shots that you do from your perfect pictures

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opinion The digital nostalgia paradox. Is the film look a creative choice or just comfort food for your photo post-processing?

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opinion Don't delete your old low-res digital photos: This Lightroom trick gives them new super resolution life

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opinion Don't make your portfolio an album of your greatest photographic hits and successes

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opinion Don’t get hooked on getting advice from other photographers as it will hold you back and stop you taking more images

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opinion How many cameras do you really need for a photographic assignment?

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opinion Just because they are sometimes overdone doesn't mean you shouldn't use them at all in your photography!

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opinion Lightroom has long been the default for organizing and processing photos – but there are some great alternatives, says expert Sean McCormack

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opinion The photography gear I loved on paper but hated in practice

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opinion Photography shows aren't just for gear nerds, they're for professional photographers who want to grow

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opinion How Retouch4me's Dust plug-in kills two birds with one stone

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opinion I gave my 360 camera a massive upgrade with these must-have accessories
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opinion Finally conquer your photo chaos: A pro photographer's guide to file naming & organization

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opinion Find joy in long-exposure photography by being patient with 10x and 6x filters

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opinion The Insta360 X4 is a BTS and action wonder

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opinion Are you an early bird or a night owl? The secret to unlocking your best golden hour photos

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opinion Look good, shoot better: This is the modern way to keep your camera gear handy (and keep warm)
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