Jim Nix Photography

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

It may still be nearly 100 degrees in Austin, but my mind is on the cool temps and gorgeous landscapes of the San Juan Mountains in CO. I can't wait to return and capture these scenes again! Luminar

08/23/2026

I'm a big fan of bold, colorful images - but even I sometimes just feel like a monochrome does a better job at expressing my vision for a shot. Here are a few that I particularly like, from various locations I've shot over the years. Are you a monochrome fan?

08/21/2026

Knowing how to use the tools doesn’t automatically make you a better editor.

The real question is why you’re using them.

I wrote about the difference between tools and principles - and why the “why” matters more than the “how” when editing your photos.

https://jimnix.com/blog/2026/8/17/its-not-about-how-its-about-why

08/11/2026

Think presets are just a one-click way to edit a photo? A great preset is actually about creating a starting point that works for your photos - and getting that right takes a little more thought than you might think. Here's my approach to building better presets in Luminar. 👇 Luminar
https://jimnix.com/blog/2026/8/11/how-to-build-the-perfect-preset-in-luminar

08/09/2026

Trying to get attention on your photos? I think you should give up. Here’s why. Link:
https://jimnix.com/blog/2026/8/9/how-to-get-attention-on-your-photos-when-everybodys-a-photographer

08/04/2026

London has been my favorite city for years. Every time I visit, I find myself wandering the streets long after the sun goes down because that's when the city really comes alive for me.

The reflections, the soft light, the iconic landmarks, the quiet side streets...there's just something magical about London at night.

Here are a few images I've captured there over the years.
Do you have a favorite city to photograph after dark?