about the artist

Articles on Art and Photography by Daniel Sroka

Daniel Sroka: Notes from the artist's studio

My blog contains my most recent writings on art, photography, and the challenges of being an artist-in-business.

Some of my favorite artists

I love seeing what other artists are up to, their ideas and creations. Here's a short list of some people who's work has moved me or inspired me.

Adobe Lightroom, Apple Aperture, and the fine art photographer

My perspective on the new photographic software by Adobe and Apple. (Jan 9, 2006)

Comparing Silkypix to ACR

How comparing two raw conversion programs taught me a few lessons about my work. (Nov 9, 2005)

A Problem with RAW

I use raw file formats for all of my work. But recent actions by Nikon highlight some of the weaknesses and concerns with these files. (Updated July 2005)

Notes from working with an Epson 7600

During my first couple weeks of using an Epson 7600, I collected a lot of random advice from people, stuff that is not obvious (or missing) from the manual.

My tools and workflow

The photographic tools I use, and a little about why I use them. (Updated Nov 2005)

Applescripts

A collection of scripts I have written to help me with my work.

Quotations that inspire my photography

Once and a while, I stumble upon something a poet or artist said, and their words resonates with me and with I am trying to accomplish with my art.