PHOTOGRAPHER IN FOCUS: Frank Josef

• Features, Gallery, Photography
• 5th November 2024
• Cumbria Guide

PHOTOGRAPHER IN FOCUS: Frank Josef

Frank captures the true beauty of our landscapes creating awe-inspiring images.

by Danni Murphy

Name: Frank Josef

Profession: Landscape Photographer, and owner of Frank Josef Photography Gallery; 33 Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5DQ.

I have been photographing for 40 plus years. I spent time in the military, where I did photography. Upon leaving the armed services I worked in a Portrait and wedding environment. All this before digital cameras were around. For the past twenty or so years Landscape photography is my main focus now – out there on the fells!

I am lucky enough to live in Grasmere with my wife Sue, who also helps to run our gallery here in Keswick.

Camera Equipment:

• DSLR Nikon camera 45MP. I use mainly prime lenses; 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm and 70-200mm zoom
• Medium format Phase One XF camera system; IQ180 MP, IQ3 100MP. Prime lenses; 35mm, 80mm, 120mm.
• Dji Phantom Pro Plus, Dji Inspire 2
• 2x Gitzo Tripods, Kase Filter system, 2x Mineshaft Camera Bags

Gallery Equipment:

• 27” iMac, 27” Benq Photo monitor, using Photoshop, Lightroom and Capture One for editing.
• Epson 44″ printer, 2x Epson 24″ printers.

Top Tips:

1. There are plenty of platforms out there where you can learn the basics in photography, YouTube etc. You can also find out what equipment to invest in by checking out camera gear on social media before you buy. Not all the gear is the best. Only buy what you can afford and need.
2. An essential piece of kit is to have a solid and steady tripod. I cannot tell you the amount of tripods I have used and deemed them rubbish in build quality etc… I use Gitzo tripods myself, they are expensive but for me the best. Probably the  Ferrari of tripods. In fact some of the materials used in Gitzo tripods can be found in formula 1 race cars. Gitzo tripods are light and sturdy.There is much discussion about cameras and what is the best. Not much is said about lenses.
   

   You can have a great camera but if you are not using good quality glass in front of any camera, the you won’t get sharp images.

   Always buy the best quality lens and glass you can. If you are buying a camera with a lens thrown in , then more than likely they will give you a poor quality kit lens. You might think you are getting a bargain, but probably at some point you will invest again in a better quality lens.

   Lenses are just as important as the camera you are using. And again, you can find all this out by checking out photography reviews on social media.

3. If you are new to photography, use social media to learn your photography.There is plenty of free stuff out there to learn from. Like anything just practice, practise, If it’s landscape photography you are doing, then just get out there and have fun.

www.frank-josef-photography.com

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