https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/blogShoots, weddings, guides and software from Chris Cork Photography in Maidstone, Kent.en-gbhttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/kent-wedding-photographer-with-the-fuji-gfx-100s-a-year-of-100-megapixel-captureshttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/kent-wedding-photographer-with-the-fuji-gfx-100s-a-year-of-100-megapixel-capturesTue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000In the below video I share my thoughts on capturing weddings with the Fuji GFX 100s + 80mm GFX lens. So far I've captured Kent weddings with the Fuji at…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/my-favourite-wedding-captures-from-oakwood-house-maidstone-2025https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/my-favourite-wedding-captures-from-oakwood-house-maidstone-2025Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000I’ve been hired for a lot of weddings this year at Oakwood House, some micro-weddings and some that were followed by a separate venue for the wedding…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/best-generative-ai-alternative-to-adobe-photoshop-and-affinity-studiohttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/best-generative-ai-alternative-to-adobe-photoshop-and-affinity-studioFri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000If you've recently switched to Affinity Studio from Adobe Photoshop and require a reliable generative AI, then you may be disappointed in the current…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/install-affinity-studio-on-linux-with-one-click-studio-workspace-settings-fixedhttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/install-affinity-studio-on-linux-with-one-click-studio-workspace-settings-fixedThu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000Since my previous post there have been some great developments when it comes to getting Affinity Studio running on Linux. It works cross-distro, whether it's…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/lightroom-for-linux-rapidrawhttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/lightroom-for-linux-rapidrawTue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000I’ve recently become interested in supporting Linux for creatives, so I’ve been exploring Linux-friendly photo editing software that could serve as an…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/how-to-install-affinity-studio-in-linux-minthttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/how-to-install-affinity-studio-in-linux-mintFri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000In the below video I talk you through the process of getting it installed and up and running. The video description has links to all the necessary download…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/brown-look-wedding-photographerhttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/brown-look-wedding-photographerThu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000After a lot of testing (and maybe a few tweaks too many), I’m excited to finally share Brown Sway—my take on a rich, warm wedding edit that still lets the…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/christmas-wedding-photographer-package-for-kent-south-easthttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/christmas-wedding-photographer-package-for-kent-south-eastTue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000This special Christmas offer includes 6 hours of wedding photography, A1-sized festive table plan and 100 Christmas-themed table cards.https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/lavender-photoshoot-at-castle-farm-kent-with-the-samyang-35-150mm-l-mounthttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/lavender-photoshoot-at-castle-farm-kent-with-the-samyang-35-150mm-l-mountThu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000Last Friday (27/06/25), I had the pleasure of photographing a lovely lady named RJ at the stunning Castle Farm Lavender fields in Kent.https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/sequator-for-mac-how-to-installhttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/sequator-for-mac-how-to-installFri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000In the short video below, I walk you through the necessary steps to install Sequator on the latest version of Mac OS X.https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/6-months-of-kent-weddings-london-events-with-the-samyang-35-150mm-l-mounthttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/6-months-of-kent-weddings-london-events-with-the-samyang-35-150mm-l-mountMon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000In this video I showcase some of my favourite shots from the last 6 months using the Samyang 35-150mm telephoto lens on my Panasonic Lumix S5II. I've used it…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/twilight-wedding-photographer-package-for-kent-and-south-east-londonhttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/twilight-wedding-photographer-package-for-kent-and-south-east-londonWed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000A twilight wedding photography package for Kent and south east London at £697, covering the evening celebration with printing included.https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/best-offline-ai-portrait-photo-retouching-softwarehttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/best-offline-ai-portrait-photo-retouching-softwareTue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000It seems to offer a very similar standard of AI assisted portrait retouching as some of the cloud based retouching software with the added benefit of it…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/best-ai-skin-retouching-plugin-for-adobe-photoshophttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/best-ai-skin-retouching-plugin-for-adobe-photoshopMon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000Retouch4me's approach to AI photo retouching is modular, offering individual Photoshop plugins for each editing task: skin retouching, colour grading, eyes…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/the-last-6-weeks-photography-highlightshttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/the-last-6-weeks-photography-highlightsSat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000Over the past six weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing a diverse range of photography assignments, each with its own unique atmosphere and significance…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/wedding-photographer-package-maidstone-kenthttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/wedding-photographer-package-maidstone-kentTue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000A Maidstone wedding photography package that combines full-day coverage with in-house printing, from invitations to the table plan, at £997.https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/evoto-color-matching-vs-capture-one-match-look-vs-chatgpthttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/evoto-color-matching-vs-capture-one-match-look-vs-chatgptThu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000Evoto has recently introduced an AI-driven colour matching feature to its already impressive retouching software. This new functionality not only allows you…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/how-to-match-look-in-adobe-lightroom-colour-matching-in-photographyhttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/how-to-match-look-in-adobe-lightroom-colour-matching-in-photographyThu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000While revisiting Capture One recently, I came across a fantastic feature called Match Look. This tool allows you to select a colour-graded image and apply…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/how-do-photographers-choose-colourhttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/how-do-photographers-choose-colourWed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000In the video below, I delve into the fundamentals of colour theory, highlighting the practicality of tools like Paletton.com and exploring how photographers…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/professional-photo-retouching-with-evotohttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/professional-photo-retouching-with-evotoWed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000I recently trialled Evoto AI, a desktop software akin to Adobe Lightroom in its features, but with the added ability to retouch skin, repair hair, fix…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/blade-runner-style-photography-soho-londonhttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/blade-runner-style-photography-soho-londonThu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000On Sunday night, I ventured into London to scout for suitable city streets in and around Soho and Leicester Square for a Blade Runner-inspired photography…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/first-test-of-the-fuji-gfx-100s-and-gf-80mm-f1-7https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/first-test-of-the-fuji-gfx-100s-and-gf-80mm-f1-7Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000First impressions of the Fuji GFX 100s and GF 80mm F1.7 from a stormy test shoot, and why medium format makes subjects pop.https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/swirly-vs-dreamy-bokeh-the-helios-40-2-85mm-f1-5-vs-nikkor-85mm-f1-4ghttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/swirly-vs-dreamy-bokeh-the-helios-40-2-85mm-f1-5-vs-nikkor-85mm-f1-4gFri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000I thought I would make a comparison between my two favourite portrait photography lenses, the Helios 85mm f/1.5 and the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4.https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/autumn-photoshoot-with-the-helios-40-2-85mm-f1-5-vintage-lenshttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/autumn-photoshoot-with-the-helios-40-2-85mm-f1-5-vintage-lensMon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000It's been a while since I have used my 1960s designed Helios vintage lens. I actually have the re-release version with the Canon mount adapted to my…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/how-to-fix-the-samyang-f2-2-8-lens-creep-for-1-65https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/how-to-fix-the-samyang-f2-2-8-lens-creep-for-1-65Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000After pondering whether to send the Samyang 35-150 L mount lens back, I decided to try this simple fix and it works perfectly. It almost has a factory look…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/itv-meridian-chris-corkhttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/itv-meridian-chris-corkTue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000I was approached by ITV Meridian a couple of weeks back to arrange a small feature regarding the upcoming lunar eclipse on the 18th Sep....https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/samyang-35-150mm-panasonic-s5ii-l-mounthttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/samyang-35-150mm-panasonic-s5ii-l-mountTue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000With a surge of wedding and event photography over the summer, I thought that I would add the Samyang 35-150mm F2-2.8 to my camera lens arsenal.https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/capturing-nature-with-the-panasonic-s5ii-and-firmware-v3https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/capturing-nature-with-the-panasonic-s5ii-and-firmware-v3Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000After just upgrading to the Panasonic S5II, I decided to go and take some nature shots at Rye Harbour. I camped up the night before in my VW camper as I…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/official-photographer-kent-county-showhttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/official-photographer-kent-county-showWed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000I was recently hired to be an official photographer for the Kent County Show's 3-day event. It was an enjoyable event in which I have taken nearly 1900…https://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/kent-skies-timelapse-feature-3-years-in-the-makinghttps://www.chriscorkphotography.co.uk/post/kent-skies-timelapse-feature-3-years-in-the-makingWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000Well, it's 4am and I have just finished cutting together 3 years' worth of timelapses from Kent. Approx 100 hours' worth of timelapse footage and 5 hours of…