Academy

Film simulation software, LUTs, Lightroom preset packs, and digital processes that mimic analog film

Insightful perspetives and conclusion about this topic.

Aug 21 • Raf Lopes | CameraClara

Fireworks photography

A list of 5 essential tips to help sparkle out your 🎆 fireworks game!

Aug 19 • Raf Lopes | CameraClara

External light meters and slide film

You need one if you want to level up your film photography skills

Aug 10 • Raf Lopes | CameraClara

The difference between incident and reflective light meters

And why it's important to understand this.

Jul 1 • Raf Lopes | CameraClara

Working techniques for dealing with film warp

Nothing more frustrating than having trouble scanning warped (or cupped/curled) film. Fix that scenario by solving that problem with these two simple…

Jun 29 • Raf Lopes | CameraClara

Photographers talk about photography. Wannabes talk about cameras.

A rant on the difference between talking about gear and talking about photography

May 20 • Raf Lopes | CameraClara

The CineStill Df96 Black & White Monobath is simple to use

But complex at the same time. It's excellent chemistry, but you gotta look for some things explained in this post.

Apr 20 • Raf Lopes | CameraClara

Video tutorial: How to un-delete photos from your SD card

Never know when you might need it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Mar 1 • Raf Lopes | CameraClara

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How I stopped taking random photos and found my visual identity

While film recipes got me started, selling everything helped me find my eye.

Feb 18 • Raf Lopes | CameraClara

STOP EXPOSURE GAMBLING and start training your eyeballs

I ignored what my camera told me to do, and film photography taught me why I was right. Bonus: this post includes a practical exercise to train your eye…

Jan 19 • Raf Lopes | CameraClara

Why the Essential Film Holder is the best DSLR scanning gear

And outperforms expensive and fancy options in 2026 (and likely 2027, 28, 29...)

Jan 17 • Raf Lopes | CameraClara

Know your rights about street photography

It's easier to navigate confrontations when you know your rights. Never physically engage.

Nov 22, 2025 • Raf Lopes | CameraClara

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