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What's In My Camera Bag? (2020 Edition)
“What camera did you use to take that shot?” “What filter did you use for that long exposure?” These are just a couple of the questions I regularly receive when people see my photos, so, for those interested, here is my own What’s in my camera bag? 2020 edition.
2019 | A Photographic Year in Review
My photographic review of 2019 including a look back at some of my favourite photos and events that took place throughout the year and finishing up with some thoughts about 2020.
Mental Health and Why Photography Matters
Mental wellbeing is getting a lot more attention these days which can only mean good things when it comes to awareness and management of the struggles many people privately endure every single day. In this post, I talk about how having a creative outlet such as photography can contribute to moving one’s mental health in a positive direction.
So Long Fujifilm X-T10 and Thanks For All The Photos
It seems a bit strange that I am writing a blog post about a camera, even more so about a camera I no longer plan on using but this little camera came along just at the right time and helped re-ignite my photography spark. Having now upgraded to a more recent model, I have decided to share a selection of photos I took with this cracking little Fujifilm camera.
How I took this long exposure photo for under £50
Who says long exposure photography needs to be expensive? If you’re looking to give this fantastic technique a try but not looking to invest too much money (just yet) then take a look at this post to see how I took this photo with under £50 of accessories.
What's In My Camera Bag? (2019 Edition)
“What’s the best camera to get?” “That’s a great photo, what camera did you use to take that?” These are just a couple of the questions I regularly receive when people see my photos, so, for those interested, here is my own What’s in my camera bag? 2019 edition.
My Favourite Photos of 2018
Another year has passed and it only seems like the other day that I wrote about my favourite images of 2017 and now, a year later I sit down to reflect a little on 2018 and think about where I want my photography to head in 2019.
How I Printed This Image of The Shard London
I love to see my photos printed but for some, printing at home can be both daunting but equally rewarding. In this blog post I walk you through the simple steps I took when printing my own London cityscape photo of The Shard on Fotospeed’s Metallic Gloss paper using photoshop and my Canon PRO-10S printer.
How I Created This Epic London Panoramic
Do you want to know how I created this epic panoramic of London’s skyline? In this article, I walk you through the capturing and post-processing steps I used to create the final image.
My Top 6 Photos of Venice
A few months ago I took a trip to Venice and while most of the trip I took handheld photos, I did have the opportunity to grab some sunrise long exposures and capture some of my favourite photos of this unique city.
My Favourite Images of 2017
It’s important to review your work regularly. In this article I review some of my favourite landscape and cityscape images I took in 2017.
How to take long exposure photos
How I take long exposure images. With my long exposure work getting a bit more attention, I am getting asked more often about how I take these images and what equipment I use. So I thought I would write this article to provide information about my tools and process while out in the field
Slowing Down My Photography And Why It Mattered
See how slowing down the three stages of my photography process has contributed hugely with helping me become a better landscape photographer.
6 Reasons to Photograph Close to Home
What may look familiar or even mundane to you may well look exotic to others. Here are 6 top reasons why you should spend more time exploring your local area and photograph around your home.
Editing Sunset at the South Bank
Join me as I walk you through how I edited one of my favourite photos of 2017, Sunset at the South Bank. Starting with the RAW file and taking you all the way to the final image.
Photographing the Emotional Golden Hour
I often wonder what it is that draws us landscape photographers to the golden hour. What is it about the light at this time that makes us almost worship that great ball of fire in the sky. In this article, I discuss if there is something deeper than just contrasty scenes and pretty light.
Slowing Time | Why The long Exposure?
I started to use the long exposure technique to add a new creative dimension to my photography in London and this article is about what I think it brings to both the colour and composition of the image.
Goodbye Sunrises, Hello Sunsets
In this article, I talk about the transition to summer and the opportunities coming up to photograph more sunsets in London. I also talk about some projects I plan to start and 5 benefits of starting photography-related projects.
My First Time-lapse
I wanted to try my hand at creating a time-lapse video so I chose a spot on the Isle of Dogs to capture Canary Wharf as the sun was going down to give it a try. Check out this article to read how I created my first time-lapse from capturing the images to editing the final video and the lessons I learned along the way.
My First Blog Post!
So I started a blog. I have been photographing London and wider afield for quite a while and one thing I have wanted to do for some time is start writing about the pictures I take, some post-processing techniques and every now and then, dive a little bit deeper into the art of photography. Jump into the post to hear a little bit more and what I have planned.