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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This week: I’m going back to basics, thinking about the reasons behind why we take pictures. As I set off on the way home from giving a talk recently, I began thinking about the stories and motivations that lie behind the photographs we view. Of course, everyone has their own reasons for picture making – for some, […]
This week: I’m talking about my recent trip upcountry with Mercedes Benz. For me, the time between now and the New Year is a period of general admin, thinking ahead to- and planning for – the next 12 months… and, of course, slowly polishing off Christmas leftovers! As promised, I’m now taking the opportunity to share a few insights […]
This week: I’m sharing some thoughts about my Adventure On Your Doorstep talk. I’ve been kept rather busy this past week, thanks to a trip to Wales with Mercedes Benz; more about that follows in next week’s podcast. The day before I headed upcountry with Merc, I once again gave my Adventure On Your Doorstep talk […]
This week: I’m talking about a recent assignment in London. The podcast is finally back! In this edition, we’re getting right down to the nitty-gritty of taking pictures under pressure – as I share my experiences of a corporate photo shoot. There’s a lot to get through, with a fair bit of technical discussion to keep you gear-heads entertained […]
This week: I’m on location, trying to find a place to get some work done. More and more, I’m convinced that a physical office space is, in many ways, holding me back when it comes to productivity. Sure, there are times when it is necessary – but apart from those… well, I’m just not convinced. With […]
This week: I’m talking about the important process of making picture selections. When it comes to deciding which images make the cut of not before being supplied to clients, this can be a bit of a grey area. In many ways, this crucial element in the chain of actions is often treated like something of an […]
This week: I’m talking about a recent music-themed photo shoot. Whilst most of what I share with you concerns outdoors activities, you know that I do take on other subjects along the way. This is never a bad thing for keeping things fresh and interesting. Well, once again, I was recently asked to shoot some music promo […]