Like A Frame 4.1 — Text Layers, Rotating Photo Frames & More

August 03, 2024 by Nick Bedford in Announcement, Software, Like A Frame

Introducing Like A Frame Version 4.1!

This is a big update bringing a long requested feature, text layers. Along with up to four photo frame layers, you can now add text layers with a total of 10 combined. Text layers can use any font on your device with bold and italic styling as well as any colour. Once composed, use drag, pinch and rotation gestures to move the text into the position you want. Double tap to change the text alignment.

Simulating Kodak Tri-X Black & White Film (Updated for Nik Collection 7)

July 26, 2024 by Nick Bedford in Tips, Tutorial

Updated in 2024 for Nik Silver Efex Pro 7. This is the best simulation of Kodak TRI-X 400 black and white film I've made so far. You can try it as well. You'll need Photoshop and DXO Silver Efex Pro from the Nik Collection, but it works best with Lightroom and VSCO Film 01's Tri-X 400 preset.

Is The Sony A7CR & 40mm f/2.5 G My Forever Camera? *

July 25, 2024 by Nick Bedford in Reviews

I sold my Fujifilm X-Pro3 for a Sony A7CR and a Sony 40mm F2.5 G lens, perhaps the last camera I will need. I know, it’s a bold statement. I wanted more and I know I shouldn’t.

My trek along the Tasmanian Overland Track was approaching and I felt that I would prefer to do the seven day alpine trek with a higher resolution full-frame camera, so I traded out my entire Fujifilm X-Pro3 kit for the Sony A7CR camera and the compact Sony 40mm F2.5 G lens.

Kyoto, Japan - Racquet Film Digital Photo Gallery

July 05, 2024 by Nick Bedford in Black & White, Japan, Software

In 2017, I produced a small body of street photography work which I was really proud of. Shot on Kodak TRI-X 400 black and white film using the Leica M7 and Voigtländer 35mm F1.7 Ultron prime lens, I eventually showed this series of photographs in my first photo gallery at a former film lab called Racquet Film in Brisbane City.

Like A Frame Version 3.6 Released - Custom Aspect Ratios

June 07, 2024 by Nick Bedford in Announcement, Software, Like A Frame

Like A Frame 3.6 has been released which adds a new setting called Custom Aspect Ratios. You can now add your own custom aspect ratios to a list that is included in the Canvas, Photo Frame and Photo Crop composition settings. Add a 2.35:1 aspect ratio like widescreen cinema or maybe an old school film format that you want to emulate.

Like A Frame Version 3.3 Released! — Matte Bevel, Separate Frame Ratio & More

April 11, 2024 by Nick Bedford in Announcement, Software, Like A Frame

Like A Frame 3.3 has been released which finally realises some of the core compositional features I’ve been wanting to implement for a long time. The update is free and most users should see it automatically. Introducing Matte Bevel and Frame Ratio!

Like A Frame Version 3.1 Released! — Layers, Internal Shadows & More

March 26, 2024 by Nick Bedford in Announcement, Software, Like A Frame

It’s finally here! Version 3.1 has been released onto the iOS App Store, introducing up to four layers of compositions on one canvas, a new internal shadow setting, a redesigned tools menu, rewritten rendering engine and bug fixes and improvements across the board.

The app’s $1.99 AUD / 99c USD price point remains and existing Like A Frame users will get the upgrade for free (open the App Store app to update via your profile screen).

Like A Frame iOS App — Resize Photo Feature & Spanish (featured on PetaPixel)

February 23, 2024 by Nick Bedford in Announcement, Software, Like A Frame

Matting and framing photos results in a more polished, professional look. That holds true in the digital realm as well, and the Like A Frame app for iOS makes it easy to do just that. Now it is localised for Spanish users and includes a new quick Resize Photo feature for sharing images.

Photo Vol. 165 — The Overland Track, Tasmania

January 17, 2024 by Nick Bedford in Colour, Backpacking, Journal, Travel

Well, tick that off the bucket list. At the start of the year, I and five other friends journeyed through the Tasmanian wilderness on the famous Overland Track, something I’d had in my to-do list for a long time, although I hadn’t thought of actually planning to do it any time soon.

A Journey Into The Stars — Writing A Novel & Narrating It

September 22, 2023 by Nick Bedford in Journal, Announcement, The Stellar Wind

For the longest time I had the desire to write a novel, to explore the inner workings of characters and create a world around them that could be believable, but I struggled for a long time to write more than a standalone chapter with vague plot ideas. I wrote a small handful of short one or two page scenes when I was younger, some related to my core ideas, some independent, but that was the extent of my writing.

Photo Vol. 164 — Nature & Warrumbungles

September 22, 2023 by Nick Bedford in Colour

I also just came back from a short solo road trip to Warrumbungle National Park in inland New South Wales, to not only hike in the mountains but to see the stars out there.

Photo Vol. 163 — Cedar Creek & Girraween

May 02, 2023 by Nick Bedford in Colour

I spent some time in Cedar Creek bouldering and taking pictures as well as in Girraween National Park recently. Here’s a number of photographs from these two weekends.

Photo Vol. 162 — Nature

April 11, 2023 by Nick Bedford in Colour

Summer has been quiet as usual on the photography front. I’ve was mostly waiting for my new Hyundai Staria Load van to arrive, which has! It’s great to be back on the road and to get the campervan project underway as soon as possible. Here’s a handful of rainforest photos from Mount Cordeaux and Mount Mee.

Photo Vol. 161 — Blue Mountains Road Trip

December 17, 2022 by Nick Bedford in Colour, Travel

In the second week of November, I went on a little six day road trip down to the Blue Mountains to enjoy some solo camping in the Rav4 and relax with some long service leave. I only took a handful of proper photographs, instead opting to use my iPhone 14 Pro a bunch instead. Here are the photographs I took on the X-Pro3.

Photo Vol. 160 — Nature

September 12, 2022 by Nick Bedford in Colour

Recently, I’ve been to Springbrook and Girraween National Park for hiking and camping adventures. Here’s a number of photos I’ve taken from those. Nothing gallery worthy, but just enjoying the practice.