This is big news in the medium format world, and may be of interest to some of you Hasselblad users!

For the first time, Hasselblad medium-format RAW files are natively supported in Capture One.

Import, organize, and develop your .3FR files directly in their software. 

Support starts with the H...

Japanese Teapot and Vase ©Harold Ross

In this "behind the scenes" article, the first of a series of three, I'll explore the aspects of Composition.

In upcoming blog posts, I will similarly explore Shooting as well as Editing!

These three articles will outline the entire Light Painting Workflow....

For me, one of the most exciting things about making a photograph is the ability to reveal a tremendous amount of texture in Light Painting.

"Vintage Oyster Knife" © Harold Ross 

As you may know, I'm delighted by the fact that people used to repair things. In fact, it brings me a lot of joy rest...

Very recently, the 10th International Still Life Salon AFR La Rioja 2026 awards were announced.

Considering that 212 photographers submitted 786 images, and only 36 images received awards, I am so gratified that 3 of my students were fortunate enough to win 7 awards!

 Alex Bibiano was awarded thre...

There is undoubtedly a connection between still life light painting photography and still life painting.

"Still Life with Watering Can" © Harold Ross

First and foremost, we must consider the subject matter. There's no denying that the subject matter can be quite similar or even sometimes identic...

"Vintage Continuity Tester" © Harold Ross

"I believe there’s no more rewarding effort in life than just trying to make what you do, how you do it, beautiful." -Frank Lloyd Wright

If you’ve ever been fascinated by the captivating glow of light painting, you’re not alone. It’s an art form that’s n...

If you have followed my work for some time, you know that I love incorporating vintage tools into my light painting still life work. In my latest still life (below), I wanted to highlight these beautiful transparent handles that were a hallmark of this type of tool decades ago. Thanks to Zach Gillen...

 Light painting is (obviously) about the light… and it’s about using light to lift elements from a darker, deeper background while creating depth and dimension. That said, we are also creating depth with shadow.

"Japanese Brushes #3" © Harold Ross

I often mention to my students that "shadows are...

Blood Oranges and Grapes © Harold Ross

One of the things I absolutely love about Still Life Light Painting is the potential for transforming everyday objects into beautiful art!

Using the amazing power of light, along with some masking techniques that lean toward the "sculptural" aspects of a s...

Memento Mori With American Chestnut Seed Pods

“I kissed goodbye the howling beast on the borderline which separated you from me.” - Bob Dylan (from the song “Idiot Wind”)

This line from Dylan has always struck a chord with me. I often visualize the borderline between creativity and perfection...