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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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Autumn photoshoot with the Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5 vintage lens
It's been a while since I have used my 1960s designed Helios vintage lens. I actually have the re-release version with the Canon mount...
Chris Cork
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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How to fix the Samyang F2-2.8 Lens creep for £1.65!
After pondering whether to send the Samyang 35-150 L mount lens back, I decided to try this simple fix and it works perfectly, it almost...
Chris Cork
Sep 26, 20241 min read
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Samyang 35-150mm F2-2.8 on the Panasonic L mount. First impressions and review.
With a surge of wedding and event photography over the summer, I thought that I would add the Samyang 35-150mm F2-2.8 to my camera lens...
Chris Cork
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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ITV Meridian called for a second little feature, but they did call me Chris COOK!
I was approached by ITV Meridian a couple of weeks back to arrange a small feature regarding the upcoming lunar eclipse on the 18th Sep....
Chris Cork
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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Capturing nature with the Panasonic S5II and Firmware V3
After just upgrading to the Panasonic S5II I decided to go and take some nature shots at Rye Harbour. I camped up the night before in my...
Chris Cork
Jul 16, 20241 min read
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Official photographer for the Kent County Show!
I was recently hired to be an official photographer for the Kent County show's 3 day event. It was an enjoyable event in which I have...
Chris Cork
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Kent Skies Timelapse feature. 3 years in the making!
Well, it's 4am and I have just finished cutting together 3 years worth of Timelapses from in Kent. Approx 100 hours worth of timelapse...
Chris Cork
May 29, 20241 min read
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I captured the Extreme Aurora at Reculver Towers on May 10th 2024.
So, after a couple of past timelapse captures at Reculver Towers, I thought I would return for another attempt. There were many reports...
Chris Cork
May 12, 20241 min read
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Photoshoot with Charlotte from the Kent Owls Academy
I was grateful to receive an invitation from Stuart James Photography to take part in an exciting photoshoot with the lovely Charlotte,...
Chris Cork
Mar 16, 20241 min read
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Lightroom exports too dark and contrasty when uploading to Instagram and Facebook after calibration? Here's the fix.
This is a problem that irritated me for years, didn't matter whether it was on a Mac or PC the issue was the same. Basically, when you...
Chris Cork
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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Cinematic Studio Projector Photography
I recently purchased a short throw projector so that I could maximise the versatility of my photography studio by being able to project...
Chris Cork
Jan 16, 20231 min read
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Supermoon timelapse feature
Last week I went out the night before the Sturgeon Supermoon to capture it rising over the lighthouse at the Folkestone harbour arm. I...
Chris Cork
Aug 20, 20221 min read
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Moon rising timelapse tutorial. Best camera settings
My moon rising timelapse has been doing quite well lately, heavily acknowledged on social media and even on TV ! Out of gratitude, I thought I would share some love so I have made a YouTube video tutorial of my favoured camera settings. The first moon rise timelapse features Belle Tout lighthouse in Beachy Head, Eastbourne, photographed from approx 1km away. The second timelapse is at Detling Barn, local to Maidstone and apron 0.5km away. This one is actually a moon set at 6a
Chris Cork
Aug 6, 20222 min read
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Sunset timelapse tutorial. Best camera settings
My sunset timelapses have been doing well lately on social media and even on TV, ha! :) Anyhow, I thought I would share some love so I...
Chris Cork
Aug 5, 20221 min read
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Sunflower photoshoot near Tunbridge Wells, Kent
I did my second photo shoot of the week with Nicola West, this time in Goudhurst near Tunbridge Wells using a local sunflower field. It...
Chris Cork
Jul 31, 20221 min read
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Sigma 150-600mm sport L mount on Panasonic S5 Timelapses and photos.
After having my Sigma 150-600mm sport lens a few months, I thought I'd make a small video review with some sample timelapses and photos...
Chris Cork
Jul 26, 20221 min read
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Flowy Yellow Dress Photoshoot at Belle Tout Lighthouse, Sussex
I’ve had this shot in mind since the red dress Bodiam castle photoshoot last summer. I can’t pinpoint where this idea came from, whether...
Chris Cork
Jul 24, 20222 min read
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Moon setting timelapse behind the Detling Barn aka WW2 RAF training facility
With the moon setting at 6.36am, I had an early start to give myself at least 30 mins of capture time. I set my alarm for 5am and was out...
Chris Cork
Jul 15, 20221 min read
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World War 2 themed cosplay photoshoot
I was asked to be the photographer for a minimalist WW2 cosplay themed photoshoot in Rye. The only props to be used were the outfit and a...
Chris Cork
Jul 13, 20221 min read
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