About this site
About This Site
The Tech Behind the Frame is a growing resource for photographers who want to protect their work, not just perfect it.
I’m Konrad Michels, the guy behind Tonal Photo and this blog. I’ve spent 20+ years in tech, and now I spend most of my time chasing light and wildflowers with a camera in hand. What I’ve learned is this: most photographers don’t need more gear—they need better systems.
This site isn’t about lenses, editing software, or chasing the latest plugin. It’s about the invisible tech that keeps your work safe, accessible, and future-proof—without you needing to become an IT person to pull it off.
If that sounds useful, subscribing will:
- Get you access to the full archive of posts (and future ones)
- Send new posts straight to your inbox when they go live
- Occasionally unlock discounts on fine art prints from Tonal Photo
That's it. No spam. No "community forums." No fluffy content. Just clear, field-tested advice for photographers who care about keeping what they create.
Want help setting up your own backup workflow? I offer one-on-one consulting for photographers who’d rather not spend a weekend Googling file structures and cloud services. It’s practical, friendly, and totally tailored to your gear and goals.
Thanks for reading—and if you ever want to talk through your own backup setup, I offer one-on-one consulting as well.