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My online shop went live today!
The online shop on my site has finally gone live today, selling collections of my Egyptology photographs. Click the "Shop" link to visit the shop.
Read MorePhotoshop v. Lightroom. What’s the difference?
Two of the most popular photo editing tools for the serious photographer are Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. In this article I explain what the basic differences between the two products are, and how they can be used together to manage your photo library.
Read MoreWhy you should always shoot in “camera RAW” mode
All good cameras allow you to store pictures in "camera RAW" format rather than as JPEG files. In this post I illustrate why you should be shooting using RAW files, and the benefits this will bring you.
Read MoreThe Tomb of Menna (TT69)
The tomb of Menna, TT69, is one of the most beautiful in the Theban Necropolis. In this article I describe the tomb, and offer practical advice on how to visit it.
Read MoreWhat are the most photogenic tombs in the Valley of the Kings?
When visiting the Valley of the Kings you can buy a photography ticket which allows you to take photographs in three tombs. Which are the best tombs to take pictures in? In this article, I'll give my personal recommendation for the top three tombs.
Read MoreHeavenly cows and celestial oars
A scene showing seven cows and a bull, accompanied by four oars, is very commonly seen in tombs and funerary papyri of the New Kingdom and beyond. In this article I explain the meaning of this scene.
Read MoreThe ancient Egyptian calendar
In this article I explain how the calendar worked in ancient Egypt, and how dates were written.
Read MoreHow should I choose a camera to take to Egypt?
In this article I describe the important points to consider when deciding what cameras (and lenses) to take on a trip to Egypt.
Read MoreEgyptian views of the afterlife
Egyptians viewed the afterlife as a perfect version of Egypt in which they'd live an idealised agricultural existence while enjoying their home life and hobbies to the full.
Read MoreCamera equipment I take to Egypt
In this article I show you all the photographic equipment I take with me on my trips to Egypt, and explain why I take each item.
Read MoreWhere can you take photographs in Egypt?
Where can you take photographs in Egypt and how much does it cost to do so? Read this article to find out!
Read MoreDynasties, Kingdoms, and Periods: How Egyptian history is organised
The way that Egyptian history is organised can be rather confusing to the uninitiated. In this post I explain what dynasties, kingdoms and periods are all about.
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