It’s that time of year when my family camping holiday articles are all but done – and with it comes the need to scan these features for my files as the magazines hit the news stands. From here on, my camping activities are mostly confined to solo / lightweight venture (now that I’m complaining, of […]
This week: I’m talking you through a series of magazine feature pictures as I shoot them. If you look at the current edition of Camping Magazine here in the UK, you’ll see a couple of articles by me. One is a camping trip feature, whilst the other is a ‘how-to’ technique piece about tying knots. Well, […]
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 looking back at this year’s Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild AGM weekend. Just as with last year’s event in Northumberland, this gathering offered a perfect opportunity to catch up with colleagues, try new outdoors activities and discuss thoughts and ideas centred around what we do. All in all, a very inspiring, productive time […]
Photo vests have long been the kit-carrying choice of sports, event and press photographers alike. With multiple pockets and plenty of scope for personalisation, their appeal is clear to see. Pick the right one and it can be a comfortable, practical alternative to lugging around a camera bag. As many of you know, I’ve used […]
It’s cold, dark and wet. No good for photography, right? Wrong! Just because the weather doesn’t appear to be in your favour, that’s no reason to give up on your plans for a day of outdoors photography. Sometimes, you just need to think laterally and be prepared to put in a bit of effort. Ok, […]
Ah, winter! It’s one of my favourite times of the year – one where fortune favours the brave and the photographic opportunities are there for the picking, for those willing to make the effort. As I write this, I’m in the process of planning various photo shoots, wild camping trips (yes, camping in winter!) and […]
This week: I’m looking back at this year’s Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild AGM weekend. The OWPG AGM weekend at Keilder in Northumberland proved to be very productive. A lot of ideas were shared and in this week’s show, I’m filling you in on a few of the details. Some quick links to things mentioned in […]
Following yesterday’s update, the second of my freshly-written lighting-related guides has now gone live over on the Wex Blog. Here’s a brief overview of what I talk about this time around: Aside from manipulating the existing light in a scene with a selection of reflectors, diffusers and other devices, there will come a time when […]
The topic of how to light a photograph is vast and there are many techniques that can be employed. As you might expect, the market is flooded with many tools for the job – from reflectors to flashguns and LED panels to light tents. How we go about creating the look we want is always going to boil down […]
A quick update today… One of the great pleasures I get from my work is seeing how my features and photographs look when they are finally published and put to good use. This past week has seen me tie up a few loose ends from this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. I’ve also just seen that the […]
This is the second of my latest Buyers Guides to land on the Wex Blog in recent weeks. If you didn’t see the first – a guide to navigating the Compact System Camera (CSC) market – you can find it here. I’ve always been a fan of carrying a camera at all times, because you […]
