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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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How Photography Helps Students See Beauty in Everyday Study Moments
University life often moves fast. Students rush between classes, projects, and deadlines, rarely pausing to notice the small details that make their days unique. Photography changes that. It teaches young people to slow down, observe their surroundings, and appreciate beauty in ordinary moments. Through a camera lens, a simple cup of coffee, a pile of books or the soft morning light in a classroom can become a story worth remembering.
My Favourite Places: Muchenje
Botswana has more elephants than anywhere else in the world, and Chobe National Park has more elephants than anywhere in Botswana, so if you like elephants, there’s only one place to go! I’ve been four times now, and my last three trips have been to Muchenje Safari Lodge, which is one of my favourite places for wildlife photography.
My Favourite Places: Kicheche
Anywhere you see five cheetah kills in a week is going to be a great place for wildlife photography! And that’s what happened to me when I first visited Kicheche Bush Camp in 2018 with Paul Goldstein. Paul is one of the owners of Kicheche Camps in Kenya. There are three camps in the Masai Mara and one in the shadow of Mount Kenya.
Why Photographers Should Keep a Shooting Journal—and What to Write in it
For many photographers, improving their craft usually means upgrading equipment, testing new lenses, or experimenting with different lighting scenarios. Yet one of the most powerful tools for growth has nothing to do with gear—it is the simple, consistent practice of keeping a shooting journal.
The Photographer’s Workflow: How Planning Systems Keep Creative Projects on Track
Every photographer, whether a hobbyist or a full-time professional, knows the thrill of capturing an image at exactly the right moment. But behind every polished portfolio, every seamless client session, and every beautifully executed long-term project lies something less glamorous but absolutely essential: organisation.
How Photography Can Make You a Better Writer
In the world of art, writing and photography are two disparate pursuits. One documents the world in pictures; the other paints it with words. But for anyone who has spent hours behind the lens and facing a blank page, the connection is rendered plain.
The Educational Benefits of Taking a Photography Course
Being able to take and share pictures is becoming more and more important in today's world, where pictures are everywhere, from social media posts to business marketing materials. You can learn a lot in a photography class, whether you want to get better at it as a hobby or make a living as an artist. Students learn more than just how to use tools in these seminars. They also help them learn how to think critically, be more creative, and find tools that will help them in their personal and professional lives.
Exploring Photography Niches in College: Finding Your Path as a Pro
So, you’ve picked up a camera, snapped a few incredible shots around campus, and now you’re hooked. Welcome to the world of photography! Whether you started just for fun or stumbled into it while taking pictures for your student club, photography can quickly become more than just a hobby. But here’s the thing: photography isn’t just one big bucket. It’s a whole spectrum of niches, each with its own vibe, gear needs and creative demands.
Top Wildlife Photo Editing Services Every Photographer Should Try in 2025
Wildlife photography brings great rewards but also plenty of obstacles. Bright sunlight, sudden movements, and unpredictable surroundings can make it tough to get the perfect shot. Most images still need some fine-tuning later, which is why professional photo editing services are so valuable.
Types of Cameras for Wildlife Photography
When buying a camera for wildlife photography, you get what you pay for. That means your budget is an important factor in deciding the eventual quality of your images. If you’re serious, you might take out a loan or trade in your existing kit to get the very best available model, but that doesn’t work for everyone! Some people just want a cheap and cheerful device they can put in their pocket—like a smartphone.
How to Build a Photo Portfolio
If you want to impress people as a photographer, show them fewer photos! If people see one or two stunning images, they’ll probably say, “Wow!”, but if there are too many, it’s more likely to be “Meh…” The key to building a successful portfolio is showing only your very best work—ie ‘fake it ‘til you make it!’
Mastering Wildlife Photography From Your Campervan
If you're a passionate wildlife photographer, life on the open road isn't just a way to travel—it's a vital part of how you immerse yourself in the natural world and capture it through your lens. There’s nothing quite like waking up at dawn to birdsong, watching mist rise over a remote forest, or positioning yourself at the edge of a loch just as wildlife begins to stir.
Editing Wildlife Photos: Beginner Tips
Learn how to edit wildlife photos with tips on noise reduction, colour correction and composition to make your images sharp and natural-looking.
How to Personalise Your Photos
Wildlife photographers sometimes talk about how flattered they are when someone tells them, “I knew immediately it was one of your photos.” I’m not sure how true that is (!), but it raises a few questions. Is it important to have a certain ‘look’? What should it be? How can you achieve it? Let’s discuss all those questions—and more!
A Beginner’s Guide to Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography starts with a passion. This shot of a bear is probably my favourite—but it was a long time coming! The summer after I left university, I went to visit a friend of mine in London. He wasn’t home, but I met his mother. To pass the time, I asked if she’d been anywhere nice on holiday. “Well, I’ve actually just come back from watching bears catching salmon in Alaska!”
How to Make Trade-offs in Photography
Wildlife photography is all about trade-offs. It’s almost impossible to maximise convenience, flexibility and image quality while minimising noise and motion blur—and there’s never enough light, so trying to shoot at f/16, 1/4000 of a second and 100 ISO is crazy! Here’s a list of the main trade-offs and the best ways to handle them.
How to Take Environmental Portraits
Environmental portraits seem to be quite fashionable these days, but what exactly are they, and how do you create them? Let’s have a look at both of these questions in more detail.
Are you Taking too Many Photos?
When I’m on a Paul Goldstein trip, he often accuses me of taking ‘too many photos’—but how many is too many?! It’s true that you shouldn’t ‘spray and pray’, and very few people want to spend hours and hours looking through thousands of photos, but there are arguments on both sides. Let’s take a closer look…