Latest articles by Sean McCormack
I just discovered this new tool for removing dust from my photos – and it's magic!
opinion How Retouch4me's Dust plug-in kills two birds with one stone
These are the five Insta360 X5 camera accessories that I just can't live without
opinion I gave my 360 camera a massive upgrade with these must-have accessories
Stop losing your photos: my simple file-naming system will save your sanity (and you hair!)
opinion Finally conquer your photo chaos: A pro photographer's guide to file naming & organization
"You're not hunting for the decisive moment anymore – you're letting time itself become part of your composition"
opinion Find joy in long-exposure photography by being patient with 10x and 6x filters
I've tried lots of options, but this 360 camera is now my favorite solution for behind-the-scenes content of my professional photo shoots
opinion The Insta360 X4 is a BTS and action wonder
Sunrise or sunset? Photographers should listen to their inner clock
opinion Are you an early bird or a night owl? The secret to unlocking your best golden hour photos
The photo vest is dead! Long live this stylish alternative for carrying camera essentials
opinion Look good, shoot better: This is the modern way to keep your camera gear handy (and keep warm)
ADHD, photography and me: Seeing patterns others miss (even if you forget your keys)
opinion Could your distraction be your creative superpower? ADHD might actually fuel your best photography
My new camera took an unexpected dip in Iceland... what happened next surprised everyone
opinion From Icelandic dream to soaking nightmare: The Olympus camera that refused to die
Limiting your choices as a photographer is a brilliant way to improve your craft
opinion Sean McCormack shows you five simple exercises to limit the variables and help you become a better photographer
Does copying other people's photos count as theft or inspiration?
opinion As AI complicates muddies the waters, Sean wonders if it is best for photographers to steal it all, but make something new
There's only one person you need to be better than as a photographer…
opinion Taking better pictures than you took in the past is more important than comparing yourself to famous photographers
You don’t need another camera
opinion You've got enough megapixels already, and your gear acquisition syndrome must stop!
What's the hardest thing to do in photography?
opinion Sean McCormack discusses the effort and decisions that we all have to make as photographers
Photos aren’t photos until you print them
opinion Make more of your memories, and keep them safe, says Sean McCormack, by making more hard copy prints
Don’t touch the model and other hard truths of being a pro photographer
opinion 7 essential tips to remember when using models for your photography
"You’re cheating if you can’t get it right in camera"
opinion Sean McCormack locks horns with the photography purists
The top technique for great portrait photography isn’t what you think
opinion Lighting, lenses, and location are worth nothing in portrait photography if you don't have the secret ingredient
Social media is ruining photography – but my solution is to ignore the likes
opinion Instagram is no longer the promotional tool it was to photographers – so you need to think of it differently
5 things I wish I knew about cameras as an absolute beginner
opinion Simple steps for shooting success with a real camera
You can look like an expert portrait photographer using just one light
opinion Six simple, but stunning, ways to light a headshot like a pro
Think you don't need plugins for photo editing? I think you're probably wrong
opinion Photoshop and Lightroom plugins can save you time - and make you more creative
I can’t believe I actually bought this camera
opinion I have enough cameras already, but an unexpected conversation made me put my name down for this one
