Author: Capture One

Why observation is a photographer’s greatest material

Tom Barreto is a Brazilian photographer and director whose work balances technical precision with emotional sensitivity. Born in Taubaté and now based in São Paulo, he has built a career spanning fashion, beauty, advertising, and personal projects, creating images defined by choreographed light, atmosphere, and a deep sense of humanity.  His portfolio includes campaigns for Dior Beauty, Fendi, Arezzo, and Bvlgari, alongside collaborations with artists such as IZA, Fernanda Torres, and Marina Ruy Barbosa. His work has appeared in global publications including Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, and Numéro Netherlands.   Tom’s practice goes beyond creating imagery. At its core is a philosophy rooted in observation: of people, of everyday life, and of the quiet tensions that exist beneath the surface. It’s this mindset that shapes how he approaches storytelling, navigates uncertainty, and maintains a consistent visual language across analog and digital workflows.  In our chat below, Tom reflects on why observation is a photographer’s most valuable material, how he trains his eye away from the camera, and what keeps him grounded when the industry feels unstable. He also shares insights into his creative process, the role of controlled chaos in his work, and how …

How Sarah Silver stays creative by being organized

Fashion and beauty photographer Sarah Silver might be best known for her bold, playful, and colorful visuals, but behind every image lies a bulletproof workflow and process that make it all possible. For Sarah, creativity doesn’t come from chaos. It’s built on structure.   In this quick Q&A, she shares how preparation fuels her imagination, the systems that keep her shoots running smoothly, and the tools she relies on from concept to final export.  What’s essential when prepping for a shoot?  There’s so much information coming at me from all sides while prepping a shoot, so filing everything properly for easy retrieval is a MUST. I have pre-made digital folders, shoot sessions, job checklists/tasks, and naming conventions that keep me on track and consistent for EVERY project I undertake. I find that if all the pieces are in the right place, it opens my mind to maximum creativity. Do you have any post-production advice for us?  Post means so much more to me than just retouching. It also includes proper file storage. When backing up files after a shoot, I use on-site RAIDS …

Stay more present on location with our new mobile workflow tools

Mobile photography workflows are quickly becoming the norm, and our mobile app is evolving to match. With recent updates, it functions as both an independent solution and a seamless bridge between your camera, iPhone, iPad, and desktop setup. In this guide, we’ll walk through the whole journey. From setting up storage and importing, to tethered shooting, reviewing, editing, retouching, and exporting. Capture One mobile now gives you everything you need to work your way: – Standalone power to shoot, edit, retouch, and export on the go. – Smooth integration into your desktop workflow when you need more. – Flexible storage with external drive support. – Assisted tools like People Masking and Retouch Faces. – Styles and Cloud Sync so your looks and edits follow you everywhere. – Built-in Capture One Live for easy, browser-based collaboration and real-time feedback. These features enable you to access the full benefits of our software from anywhere. It’s now easier than ever to fit mobile work into your professional workflow. Discover and try All in One for free, your complete …

Making Every Image Tell the Story

We followed art director Olivia Cho Lund as she captured her latest project, Finding You to Find Myself, a striking blend of surreal portraiture and deeply personal storytelling. We got the chance to see her own layered identity, and the collaborative energy of her team helped shape the project.  Born and raised in Brazil, living in France, and now based in Denmark, Olivia has always carried a complex sense of self. But it was her Korean heritage, the “deepest hidden layer,” as she calls it, that inspired this journey.   Along the way, she connected with Danish individuals who were subjected to adoption from Korea, people who, like her, navigate the intertwined paths of belonging and self-definition.  “This project is an exploration of cultural identity, a red thread that weaves together immigrants, multicultural individuals, and those subjected to adoption, revealing one of the many facets that shape who we are: our Koreanness.”  From makeup dusted with gochugaru, to gestures frozen mid-movement, to surreal camera effects revealing inner worlds, every detail was intentional. And every detail needed …