For me, my work as a photographer is about more than capturing photos. It's about telling a story. Regardless if I'm creating photos for an outdoor brand or a tourist destination I want my work to say something, for the images to work together and be...
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My camera is my travel companion
For me, my work as a photographer is about more than capturing photos. It's about telling a story. Regardless of whether I'm creating them for an outdoor brand or a tourist destination, I want my work to say something, for the images to work together... -
OM-5 – The optimal outdoor adventure camera
Whatever we do, we stand for something. My work is photography and through my photos, I usually tell stories about adventure, people experiencing them, and the outdoors. But this story is about my new companion that I've hiked with in Denmark, Finnis... -
The new OM-5
By Frank T. Smith, OM SYSTEM Ambassador Size does matter! The recently released OM-5 from OM SYSTEM has all the bells and whistles AND is easy to pack and versatile to use. The camera is very light and portable. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, natu... -
Traveling with the OM-5
Nature imposes its rules and dictates the conditions with which the photographer must deal. Over the years, my work as a landscape photographer has led me to immortalise many moments in the midst of nature, particularly in the mountains. Today, I'm g... -
In Search of Spring
Using the OM system’s powerful computational functions to capture Spring in a new way. Spring. This is the season known with equal parts hope and despair as mud season here in Colorado. Spring brings melting snow, questionable weather, and mud... -
Outdoor day
Moving through nature is a wonderful experience, I think we can all agree on that. The fresh air, sounds and smells ground us. We feel better, even after a short walk through the woods. As I walk along paths winding through the trees, moss and ferns ... -
TAKING A GREAT SUNSET PHOTO
I can't resist a great sunrise or sunset. I'm a real sucker for those amazing colours at the bookends of the day. But the reality is that sunset shots are a dime a dozen. So how do you get yours to stand out from the rest of the crowd? Here are some ... -
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY: FOCUS STACKING OR SINGLE SHOT
What makes the better macro photo? A highly detailed focus stacked shot, or a single shot with a blurry background and a shallow depth-of-field? There is no definitive answer to that question, as it is always a matter of personal preference. However,... -
BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY WITH PRO CAPTURE
If you've been trying to dive into bird photography while spending time in your yard or close to home, you may be looking for the best way to capture birds in flight. While everyone loves a picture of a beautiful bird perched on a branch, a more dyna... -
Creating Artistic Live ND Effects
Blending movement, tones and textures with your camera can feel a little like you’re an artist painting brush strokes onto canvas. The Live ND mode on the OM SYSTEM OM-1, OM-D E-M1X, OM-5, and OM-D E-M1 MKIII cameras, is a favourite amongst lan... -
HI-RES AND THE OM SYSTEM OM-5 IN PATAGONIA BY OM SYSTEM Ambassador Frank Smith
My timing for this trip was intentional. What is our spring here in the Northeastern United States is autumn in Patagonia, which means you get the opportunity to see some layers of snow in the mountains with the autumn foliage colours in the foregrou...
