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Since 2013, I’ve published hundreds of blog posts on all aspects of photography. Some are aimed at helping photographers with their technique, settings, and equipment, but others describe my exhibitions, workshops, and adventures in Africa, Antarctica and beyond.
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My Top 10 Blog Posts
My website runs on the Squarespace platform, which conveniently provides me with an Analytics page that tells me all my traffic stats. If you’re interested in reading about photography but don’t fancy trawling through every single one of my blog posts, here’s a list of my most popular articles…
Review: Saving the Decisive Moment with Stellar Photo Recovery
Stellar Photo Recovery is a highly effective safety net for photographers that successfully restores lost, deleted or corrupted multimedia files from virtually any storage medium.
What Hikers and Outdoor Photographers Need From a Field Watch
Outdoor photography often involves more waiting, walking, and weather-watching than people expect. A good image may require an early start, a long approach, repeated checks of light, and enough battery to stay out longer than planned. In that setting, a watch is not just an accessory. It becomes a small field instrument.
Canon Photo Recovery: A Photographer’s Emergency Guide
Lost photos from your Canon camera? Learn why it happens, along with Canon photo recovery methods to restore the deleted data!
Capturing the Wild: Photographing a Bear’s Catch of the Day
There are few wildlife moments more dramatic than a bear standing in a river, water surging around its legs, waiting for the perfect second to strike. One moment, the scene looks calm. The next, there is a flash of movement, a burst of spray, and a silver fish twisting in the air. For a wildlife photographer, it is exactly the kind of scene that makes all the early mornings, cold fingers and heavy camera bags worthwhile.
The Secret to Natural-Looking Poses That Don’t Look Staged
There’s a practised skill that comes with wildlife photography. You have no dominion over your environment and subject matter. You wait, sometimes for hours, for that one shot. When you’re directing real people in a controlled setting? That’s a whole different playing field.
How to Recover Deleted GoPro Videos (Windows & Mac)
Losing GoPro footage is like a nightmare. You will obviously feel that sinking feeling when you just figure out that your videos are gone. But here is the thing: deleted GoPro videos, in many cases, can still be recovered if you do the right thing.
How to Edit Your Photos When Travelling Abroad
Travelling overseas gives you the opportunity to capture moments you simply cannot recreate at home. You might photograph sunrise markets in Bangkok or late-night city streets in Tokyo.
Travel Photography Mistakes to Avoid When Exploring Remote Areas
Every great travel photo begins before the shutter clicks. It starts in the way you read a place, in the patience you carry into unfamiliar streets, and in the small decisions that most photographers rush right past.
KraftGeek JustTap Magnetic Phone Tripod Review
If you’re looking for a cheap tripod and selfie stick in one affordable package, you might want to try out the KraftGeek JustTap™ Magnetic Phone Tripod. Yes, I know it’s a mouthful, but the initials are KGJTMPT, which is much easier to say…!
Fine Art Photography: Portraits, Travel and Visual Storytelling
It’s not just a pretty picture. Fine art photography expresses an artist’s vision, not merely a record of reality. Think of it as painting with light, but your canvas is a sensor. Every click carries intention, emotion, and a story waiting to be told.
Photographing Wildlife in the UAE: A Practical Road Trip Guide for Nature Photographers
Plan a UAE wildlife photo road trip with tips on timing, locations, camera gear, car rental and protecting equipment from heat and sand.
How to Become an Event Photographer and Start Your Career Today
Event photography is equal parts art and improv comedy. Picture this: covering 13km between stages, carrying heavy gear and capturing 300+ moments that make people feel seen. That's the reality of professional event photography.
Practical Workflow Tips for Managing High Volumes of Nature Photographs
Shooting thousands of frames is standard practice for most wildlife photographers, but organising such a vast collection presents challenges. Without a robust workflow, image selection slows, mistakes can multiply and valuable photographs may be lost or overlooked. Practical, scalable systems help you maintain creative control, work efficiently and protect your images.
The Mindset Shift That Separates Amateur Wildlife Photographers from Consistent Ones
Most amateur wildlife photographers believe the gap between themselves and the consistently excellent ones comes down to gear, luck or access to rare animals. The camera body, the lens reach and the safari vehicle with the best positioning — these feel like the decisive variables when starting out.
Luxury Wall Art: How Global Perspectives Shape Contemporary Interiors
In contemporary interior design, luxury wall art functions as more than decoration—it establishes the visual language of a space. A carefully selected piece can transform an anonymous room into a personal gallery, reflecting the inhabitant’s aesthetic sensibilities, cultural awareness, and emotional identity.
How to Denoise Images: Four Pro Methods to Save High ISO Photos
You want to set up the ideal wildlife image, but you have little time to make adjustments because of the low light and quick movement. To get the shot, it's a good idea to increase your ISO. Grain, loss of fine detail and colour speckles are what you see when you examine the picture later.
Why Photographic Evidence Is Crucial In Personal Injury Cases In Columbia
Getting into an accident near the South Carolina State House or along the busy lanes of Harbison Boulevard can turn a normal afternoon into a confusing situation. While physical healing is the main priority, protecting your legal rights in South Carolina starts with documenting exactly what happened.
Where to go on Safari: Africa or India?
As a wildlife photographer, I’m often asked which I prefer, Africa or India—but that’s a bit like asking if you prefer a shot of Italian espresso or a glass of vintage Bordeaux. Both can be world-class, but there’s a time and a place for each one—and the experience on the palate (or through the viewfinder!) couldn’t be more different.
Review: Fotopro O-9+MH-12
The Fotopro O-9+MH-12 feels like it was designed by people who actually spend their weekends hiking up steep trails at four in the morning. In a market saturated with ‘all-rounder’ tripods that are either too heavy for the trail or too flimsy for long exposures, this carbon fibre version attempts to hit the elusive sweet spot between stability, portability and features.