editing – Dario Solera Photography

I’m Still Figuring Film Photography

Dario Solera — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

And not from a technical point of view. One thing I’ve noticed: if I’m carrying two cameras – one digital and one film – I either hesitate while deciding which to use, or I end up taking the same photo twice. Neither option is great. It wastes resources – mental and financial – and it […]

I’m Trying Film Photography

Dario Solera — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Notice the verb tense: trying, not tried. As I write this, I’ve already gone through six rolls of film on four different analog cameras. Why? When I mention that I’m shooting film – or when people see me using these ancient cameras – the first, obvious question is always the same: why? It all started […]

New Book: Moments In Travel / 2024

Dario Solera — Wed, 07 May 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Slightly later than usual, it’s finally that time of year again – the moment I release a book capturing the past twelve months in travel and photography. This edition is the longest yet, featuring 265 photographs from sixteen different trips. Among them, five unforgettable days in Shetland stand out as a personal highlight. But this […]

Minimalism or Context: Choose Wisely

Dario Solera — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Photography shows us that each scene can be captured in multiple ways, each offering a unique perspective and result. Take a look at the first image. A solitary tree stands in a misty field beneath a striking purple sky, hinting at either sunrise or sunset. Its bare branches suggest winter. In the background, faint outlines […]

Why You Should Skip Others’ Presets

Dario Solera — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

For me, editing and post-processing – especially working with raw files – are integral parts of the photography process. When I’m out capturing images, I always aim to envision the final result. I consider the overall look, mood, and feel of the photograph I want to create, as well as the specific color adjustments that […]

My Quest For Minimalism

Dario Solera — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

It’s probably my brain. I’m an engineer and I want things to be clear, square, and precise. That obviously shows in my photographs as well. Of course there are many possibile interpretations of minimalism, especially in photography. The image above is an example from 2007 that I still love and that I would call a […]

The Ultimate Post-Processing Strategy

Dario Solera — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000

I believe that, when capturing an image, we should already have an idea of the direction we want to go with editing and post-processing. Developing this ability is a fundamental part of having an eye for photography. I consider editing part of the process, so I capture each image with that step in mind. That […]

Launching “Print of The Month”

Dario Solera — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Update 2024/11/26: I’ve now switched to Pixels.com instead of Darkroom. It seems a more mature service and they offer more types of products. Puzzles, anyone? I’ve decided to leave the images from previous months available as it was requested by some people. There are many reasons why I love printing my own photographs. At the […]

The Remake of A Photo

Dario Solera — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:30:00 +0000

I find photographing the exact same thing multiple times a bit boring, but sometimes it turns out that it is necessary to scratch an itch. I captured this image on a late afternoon back in november 2021. It was the end of November, so the warm colors of autumn and the soft atmosphere were to […]

The Call of Vertical Photos

Dario Solera — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The human field of view is wider than it is taller (source: Wikipedia). It follows that we humans should prefer horizontal images. Well, according to my statistics, I shoot about half of my images with a vertical orientation. In certain places like my hometown Milan, Italy, that number goes as high as three quarters. I […]