It’s been a long time since I considered myself as simply ‘photographer’ – a label which I held onto for so very long. Sure, I take pictures for myself, my online content and for other people – but the extent to which I’ve broadened my approach to the ways I help others is something you […]
As I think back to the times when I had my COVID vaccinations, I’m reminded of something that stands out from the day I had my first jab. It was a simple, no-fuss affair which was over and done with in next to know time. That’s to say, it consisted of nothing remarkable to write […]
As I write this, it’s a Friday afternoon. I’m sat in my hammock, nestled comfortably in one of my favourite local woodlands. This spot is not a new discovery; in fact, I’ve been coming here regularly for a long time and it is now my preferred go-to place for ‘location working’ (or my ‘outdoor office’ […]
. It was taken yesterday afternoon by my beautiful wife, just after we had been for a lovely wander along one of our favourite stretches of local coastline. You see, yesterday was a very special day. It was our Wedding anniversary. A lot has happened for me, for us, this year so far – as is the case for […]
I’ve never been one for setting New Year resolutions. Rather, I believe in having goals and working hard towards achieving them. You might remember that I used to do a yearly review / goal-setting post here on TAP. It’s been a while since the last one so, with January just around the corner, I thought […]
It’s true what they say: you never stop learning – both in life and in business. One of the things that has always appealed to me, working for myself, is the heady mix of variety and challenge on a regular basis. I’ve worked with an incredibly wide range of clients over the years, spanning the […]
This week: I’m talking about giving myself a break – in all senses of the word. I’ve given this week’s show over to a topic which many folks in the creative industries often shy away from. Certainly, you don’t tend to hear many professionals talking about it – which I think gives a false impression to […]
I was on a Discovery Call for my Outdoor Impact package the other day, which many of you will know is all about helping outdoor brands tell their story using photography in their marketing. I love hearing what they’re all about and how they’re developing their message – and getting products and services in front […]
Why do people choose to work with me rather than someone else when commissioning a photographer? After all, there are plenty of us out there. We essentially have the same equipment at our disposal. The same set of techniques. The same opportunities to connect online and in the ‘real world’. Yet there has to be […]
If I don’t take any pictures for a month, does that make me not a photographer? If I don’t write any articles for three months, does that make me not a writer? Fact: Sometimes, I just don’t feel creative. I’m a professional in a creative industry, so you might find it surprising to hear this […]
. If it wasn’t for tea, the great British workforce would grind to a halt. Discuss. It’s funny how everyone has a ritual, a way to get them through the morning / day / night. When I’m working on location, tea is invariably never far away. Whether I’ve just arrived at a client’s premises or […]
I’ll be honest, I’ve found it difficult to commit to posting regular content on here in recent months. I’m sure you’ve noticed – and I apologise for the lack of updates. The Active Photographer has always been a place where I share – and, hopefully inspire a little bit – based on my real-world activities […]
