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Episode #174 - Vote For TAP In Under 30 Seconds!

Episode #174 – Vote For TAP In Under 30 Seconds!

This week: I’m reminding you that your vote counts! UPDATE: The Active Photographer has made it to the final selection! Nominations close on 31st March. There are just two days left to nominate The Active Photographer in the Simply Hike Blogger Awards 2015 – and it’ll take you less than 30 seconds. Some quick links to […]

Simply Hike Blogger Awards 2015 - Vote For Me!

Simply Hike Blogger Awards 2015 – Vote For Me!

  UPDATE #2: The Awards have now finished. Many thanks to everyone who voted me into the final! I’ll keep this short and to the point, folks… I recently received an email from the lovely people at SimplyHike.co.uk, asking me to submit TheActivePhotographer.com in their all-new Blogger Awards! This recognition is, in itself, a nice […]

Thoughts On Extending My Profile

Thoughts On Extending My Profile

It’s been an hectic and interesting time of late. Most notably, my recent trips to Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF) and The Photography Show have created a real buzz. If you feel so inclined, you can follow this link and this link to hear some of the exclusive chats I recorded at the latter. In […]

Finding Your Direction In Photography

Finding Your Direction In Photography

Ok, so you want to earn money from your photography. Great! It’s time to think about your starting point… What is it that you want to photograph? Will you spend your time wandering the hills in search of the perfect landscape picture, or are you more likely to be at home in amongst the hustle […]

Episode #169 - Disruption And Distraction

Episode #169 – Disruption And Distraction

This week: I’m talking about how we deal with events which get in the way of planned activities. Half the battle of working for yourself and keeping things ticking along is learning how to handle your day-to-day workflow. I recently had a big disruption to what should have been a very productive day. Rather than get stressed […]

Episode #166 - Taking Time Out In The Woods

Episode #166 – Taking Time Out In The Woods

This week: I’m sat in the woods, getting some thoughts together. Sometimes, you just need to take some time out and clear your head; on this occasion, I’m mulling over recent activities and what lies ahead this year. Some quick links to things mentioned in this show: TAP Podcast Episode #165 – Into The Wilds Of […]

Video: Giles On The Business Of Photography

Video: Giles On The Business Of Photography

Earlier this year, I was interviewed on video about the business of photography and what it takes to carry out my activities on a day-to-day basis. I first told you about the Q&A in this post, where I shared a few of the behind-the-scenes pictures from that day. Well, some months on, I’ve now been […]

The Silence Explained

The Silence Explained

The keener-eyed amongst you will have noticed that it’s been a little quiet around here over the past month or so. It happens from time to time, when things get hectic, but that doesn’t really make me feel any less guilty for my lack of updates. So, I feel as though I owe you some […]

On The Other Side Of The Lens - Business Q&A

On The Other Side Of The Lens – Business Q&A

At the start of this week, I was interviewed on video about the business of photography – what it takes to run a successful business, to keep clients happy and remain competitive in a competitive industry. Of course, what better place to appear on camera than in my ‘office’ – the woodland?! My good friend […]

Episode #127 - Why The Silence?

Episode #127 – Why The Silence?

This week: I’m catching up and explaining why things have been so quiet around here lately. The keener-eyed amongst you will have noticed that there’s not been a lot of activity on The Active Photographer over the past month. This week’s episode brings you up to date with the reasons behind the silence. Some quick links […]

Make Things Happen... Buy Me A Cuppa!

Make Things Happen… Buy Me A Cuppa!

Whilst I’ve always known that you guys really enjoy what I do here on The Active Photographer (judging by the many emails, tweets and Facebook messages I receive), I never get tired of hearing what you have to say. Whether it’s a lengthy conversation or simply 140 characters, your feedback really is so important. Does […]

New Year, New Arrival

New Year, New Arrival

First of all… Happy New Year, everyone! Here’s wishing you all a fantastic 2013 – and of course, I look forward to catching up with you along the way. Now then, some news… As you might know, my wife and I have been expecting a new addition to our family for a while now. With […]