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Install Affinity Studio on Linux with one click. Studio workspace settings fixed.
Since my previous post there have been some great developments when it comes to getting Affinity studio running on Linux. It works cross distro, whether it's Arch, Fedora or Debian based. In the below video I talk you through the process, with the one line terminal command to launch the app, auto install the necessary dependencies, auto download and install the actuall app and a quick preview of it working. It also runs with Open CL support. This method launches within a hi
Chris Cork
3 days ago2 min read
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Lightroom for Linux? RapidRAW
I’ve recently become interested in supporting Linux for creatives, so I’ve been exploring Linux-friendly photo editing software that could serve as an alternative to Adobe Lightroom for RAW photography editing. In this video, I take a closer look at RapidRaw, a new open-source photo editor developed by a young Swedish developer that’s currently in active development. RapidRaw is built on modern, cross-platform technologies and focuses on speed, efficiency, and non-destructive
Chris Cork
Nov 41 min read
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How to install Affinity Studio in Linux Mint!
I've been a casual observor of Linux for quite a few years but it's problem for me has always been that it doesn't have any pro level publishing and photography software. Well there is some good software in Inkscape, Gimp or Darktable but they always seem to have an important feature missing or a clunky workflow. With that in mind, great strides have been taken the last few years by devs out there to get the Affinity suite working on Linux using a Windows compatibility layer.
Chris Cork
Oct 312 min read
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Brown look Wedding Photographer
New wedding colour grade style "Brown Sway". I’ve been toying with the idea of creating a warm, brown-toned colour grade for weddings for...
Chris Cork
Jul 171 min read
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Christmas Wedding Photographer package for Kent & South East
🎄✨ New Christmas Wedding Photography Package – Just £697! ✨🎄 Celebrate your love this festive season with a magical winter wedding...
Chris Cork
Jul 151 min read
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Lavender photoshoot at Castle farm, Kent with the Samyang 35-150mm L mount.
Last Friday (27/06/25), I had the pleasure of photographing a lovely lady named RJ at the stunning Castle Farm Lavender fields in Kent....
Chris Cork
Jul 31 min read
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Sequator for Mac! How to install
Although there is no official release of the astrophotography stacking software Sequator for Mac, it is very easy to install the Windows version on to the Mac platform using a very light emulator called Whisky. Once it's installed it almost feels like a native Mac OS X application and works very well. In the short video below, I walk you through the necessary steps to install it on the latest version of Mac OS X. No virtual machines/Parallels needed. The resources needed fo
Chris Cork
Jun 201 min read
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6 months of Kent weddings & London events with the Samyang 35-150mm L mount
In this video I showcase some of my favourite shots from the last 6 months using the Samyang 35-150mm telephoto lens on my Panasonic...
Chris Cork
Jun 91 min read
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Twilight Wedding Photographer package for Kent and South East London
✨ New Twilight Wedding Photography Package – Just £697! ✨ In response to the growing popularity of twilight weddings, I’m excited to...
Chris Cork
Apr 301 min read
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Best offline AI portrait photo retouching software?
I was recently approached by Skylum to check out their AI portrait photo editing software called Aperty portrait photo editor. On first...
Chris Cork
Apr 221 min read
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Best AI skin retouching plugin for Adobe Photoshop?
Retouch4me recently reached out with an offer to try their suite of AI-powered Photoshop skin retouching plugins. Their approach to AI...
Chris Cork
Apr 211 min read
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Photography highlights from the last 6 weeks
Over the past six weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing a diverse range of photography assignments, each with its own unique...
Chris Cork
Mar 11 min read
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Wedding photographer package in Maidstone, Kent
For the past 13 years, I’ve been dedicated to photography, but my roots lie in the printing trade, a craft I’ve been involved in since...
Chris Cork
Jan 211 min read
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Evoto AI Colour Matching vs Capture One Match Look vs ChatGPT
Evoto has recently introduced an AI-driven colour matching feature to its already impressive retouching software. This new functionality...
Chris Cork
Jan 91 min read
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How to Match Look in Adobe Lightroom: Colour Matching in Photography tutorial
While revisiting Capture One recently, I came across a fantastic feature called Match Look. This tool allows you to select a...
Chris Cork
Jan 91 min read
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Professional photo retouching with Evoto
Whilst I understand the hesitancy surrounding AI and the occasionally frustrating application of Artificial Intelligence among fellow...
Chris Cork
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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How do photographers choose colour?
In the video below, I delve into the fundamentals of colour theory, highlighting the practicality of tools like Paletton.com and...
Chris Cork
Dec 18, 20241 min read
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Adding Blade Runner vibes to a London city photography session.
On Sunday night, I ventured into London to scout for suitable city streets in and around Soho and Leicester square for a Blade...
Chris Cork
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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First test of the Fuji GFX 100s and GF 80mm F1.7
I recently made the big decision to trade in all my Nikon gear for the Fuji GFX 100s medium format camera. To put it through its paces, I...
Chris Cork
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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Swirly vs dreamy bokeh. The Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5 vs Nikkor 85mm F1.4G
I thought I would make a comparison between my two favourite portrait photography lenses, the Helios 85mm f/1.5 and the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4....
Chris Cork
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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