I decided this year to go back to using Fujifilm mirrorless cameras instead of DSLRs. I had a Fuji X-T1 back in 2017 and loved the way it worked with all the manual dials and the smaller form factor. I did have a few issues with battery life and image quality of the XT-1 so then went back to Canon.

I sold my Canon 5D mkii and lenses last year and have got the Fuji X-T2 with the XF18-55mm lens and Fuji battery grip. This is a big upgrade from XT-1 and features 24mp newer image sensor with better EVF and back screen. It does look and feel very similar so that's a good thing. I have been out in January taking some shots and editing in Lightroom and I'm very happy with the results.
​Check out davidthomphotography.co.uk 'Portfolio' section for some sample images.

I was asked by one of my Shaggy Dog Walker clients to photograph their son and dog Keela as they had liked my B&W of Keela so much. Here are a few images from the shoot that were printed for framing.
​If you are interested in getting family photographs taken give me a call or email.
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I took this today with my P20 Pro smartphone in RAW format and have created 3 versions using Luminar.
Enchanced colour, B+W and Ethereal preset, giving a different look to image.

As you know I have been mainly using Adobe Lightroom to create my B+W and Colour images from RAW files. Unfortunately Adobe's cloud-based subscription service is becoming unaffordable for someone who is not a full time professional photographer. 

​I have been looking around and trying out the alternatives like Luminar, Capture One and ON1 Photo Raw.
I have decided that ON1 is the best alternative to Lightroom and gives the best set of features and user interface that also has a easy learning curve. 

Some sample images below using ON1 Photo Raw.

After a long time considering the jump to full frame professional cameras I have eventually got myself a 5D mk ii with Canon EF 50mm lens. Not had much chance to get out around East Lothian yet but initial results are pretty good and its a lovely camera to use.

Thought I would try some 'illustration' style prints for the upcoming NB Fair. 
​They are in 10x8 mounts and printing on 260gsm Lustre paper. There are various styles from watercolour to pencil sketch and have a subtle textured paper effect.
These are priced at £10 and come with the same quality 1400 micron mounts as the 16x12 prints.

​Skylum have finally launched the new version of Luminar with Digital Asset Management after a long wait.
You can buy or get a free trial of this amazing software that is available at only £64.
There is no subscription unlike Adobe Lightroom and updates have been free so far.

Click this link to get more info  https://skylum.com/luminar

Here are a few samples using Luminar software.