When I’m working on location – even in an improvised studio setup – it’s not all just about camera technique and keeping clients and subjects happy. Oh no, my outdoors skills are often brought into play, too. One of the most used of these? Knot-tying! I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve turned […]
Time lapse video is such a great tool when it comes to storytelling. With the ability to illustrate a process from start to finish, it’s perfectly suited to all manner of situations. For example, you might set up a camera in the corner of a shop, moments before a refit begins. Or maybe you want to […]
This week: I’m thinking about camera choice vs intended usage. Whilst I was filming and shooting at the Mind Over Mountains event in the Lake District a while back, I had a really nice chat with one of the attendees about camera choice. In many ways, it was a quite typical conversation, but what was interesting […]
This week: I’m talking through camera gear selection ahead of a camping trip. We all know that kit selection is a personal thing; what works for one person may not necessarily work for another. And, as I’ve said many times, my own choices are constantly evolving and even open to last-minute alterations at the packing stage. […]
You’ll remember that a while back, I headed up to the Lake District to film an event called Mind Over Mountains with my good friend, Alex Staniforth. To recap: Alex had asked me to film and photograph the event, which he was organising in conjunction with Adventure Uncovered. This involved a long, hot weekend of walking, two […]
This week: I’m returning from a weekend of filming in the Lake District. Going back a little while, my good friend Alex Staniforth asked me to film and photograph an event he was organising. It involved a long, hot weekend of walking, two very big mountains and a lot more besides! It was a great […]
This week: I’m on the beach, taking pictures for a magazine feature. I’m in Portsmouth, trying to capture a key image which – I suspect – will take centre stage on the opening pages of the article. Some quick links to things mentioned in this week’s show: TAP post: Magazine Feature – Seeing The Sights Of The […]
This week: I’m sharing a few thoughts about kit after a magazine feature camping trip. Having just returned from a chilly, damp overnight camping trip on the South Downs, I quickly unpacked. At the same time, I took the opportunity to talk through my kit and share a few thoughts about my experience over the two […]
I’ve been asked to quote for a number of assignments recently, where the would-be client has approached me with something along the lines of: “We need photographs of X. How much will it cost?” Sadly, that’s not an over-simplification of their enquiries – it’s basically the full extent of their opening gambits. Whilst it’s a […]
This week: I’m searching out potential photo shoot locations. You join me as I wade through a muddy field alongside a river, all in the name of picking out good backdrops for pictures. The area in question is familiar to me – but that doesn’t mean it can’t present a few surprises along the way! Some quick […]
I’m deep in the process of research at the moment, working through all manner of ideas processes for my business. I’m checking out videos, Instagram pictures and stories, twitter feeds, websites and blogs… You name it, if it helps towards the ultimate goal, I’m there. Nothing is out of bounds. This past day or so, I’ve come across […]
This week: I’m at the water’s edge, sharing some thoughts about location scouting and more besides. At the end of last week, I was on a mission to shoot some Test/Review product shots in an outdoor environment. As it turns out, I ended up making better use of my time by treating the hour or so […]
