Blog
Since 2013, I’ve published hundreds of blog posts on all aspects of photography. Some are aimed at helping photographers with camera gear, settings and technique while others describe my workshops, exhibitions and adventures in Africa, Antarctica and beyond.
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Where to Photograph Birds in Asia: A Practical Guide for Wildlife Photographers
Ask most wildlife photographers where they dream of going, and you'll hear the same answers: the Masai Mara, the Pantanal, Antarctica. Asia rarely makes the list. That's a mistake, especially if you love birds.
How to Upscale Low-Resolution Wildlife Photos with AI
Every wildlife photographer has a shot like this one sitting somewhere on a hard drive: a leopard whose face fills maybe a fifth of the frame, because the cat never came closer than eighty metres, and by the time you've cropped in tight at the editing stage, what's left is a grainy sliver of the file you started with. The old fix was to accept the loss, or pay someone to rebuild the missing detail by hand, which took time nobody really had.
How to Sell Your Wildlife Photography: Prints, Licensing and Stock Explained
Most wildlife photographers start for love rather than money. Then the hard drive fills with kingfishers, leopards and hares boxing in a frosty field, friends start asking for prints, and it becomes natural to wonder whether the hobby could pay for the next trip.
Wildlife Photography Caption Examples That Add Meaning to Images
A leopard looks straight down the lens. The eyes are sharp, the background falls away and the photograph holds your attention. Beneath it, the caption reads “Beautiful leopard”.
Antarctica Through the Lens: Luxury Expeditions for Wildlife Photographers
Antarctica is a great destination for those looking for unique luxury wildlife experiences. While this frozen continent does offer a harsh climate and tough travel challenges, it also offers amazing wildlife experiences that are hard to find elsewhere. Today, various luxury cruise vessels allow travellers to explore the unexplored corners of this icy destination.
Best Places in Africa for Luxury Safari Holidays and Wildlife Photography
Planning a luxury safari holiday where you get the opportunity to capture some amazing wildlife shots? Africa is a photographer’s playground where you can make the most of your safaris while you capture some excellent wildlife shots packed with stunning landscapes, changing light and unique animal behaviour.
Wildlife Photography Prints Statistics: USA 2026
A wildlife photograph can completely transform a room, but what makes people choose one fine art print over another? Is it the subject, the photographer, the story behind the image, or simply the way it complements a space?
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.
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.
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.
Hurry up and Wait!
How long do you think you could go without all the things that are most important to you? I’ve just come back from three weeks at Paatli Fort Estate Resort in the far north of India, where there was no Western food, no pretty girls, and I had to wait 10 days for a photography permit. In the end, I only saw two tigers for about 10 seconds—and I didn’t even manage to take any decent photos!
The Art of the Staycation Safari: Mastering Slow Fieldcraft
The term ‘safari’ conjures up images of the African plains of Botswana and Big Five checklists, but it applies just as readily to the British countryside. Strip away the geography and what remains is the essential truth: safari is simply the practice of spending long enough in one place that your presence becomes unremarkable, where you get to experience wildlife in their natural habitat.
Kind Hearts and Coronets
If you thought the Colibri was just a café in Richmond Park popular with MAMILs, you might be surprised to know it’s the Spanish word for hummingbird! I’ve just spent two weeks photographing hummers and other birds at Tandayapa Bird Lodge in the foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes. I had to cope with power cuts, the language barrier, a mañana attitude and a fallen tree, but it was worth it!
How to Stay Patient and Observant During Wildlife Shoots
Wildlife photography places unique demands on both mindset and behaviour. Unlike controlled environments, natural settings operate on their own timelines, governed by weather, light, and animal behaviour rather than human schedules.
Probability of Epic Wildlife Shots: Stats Tips for American Students in the Field
It can feel like luck when you take pictures of animals in the wild. You see a hawk dive one day, and the next day, you go home with 300 pictures of empty branches. The good news is that "luck" has a plan. You start making choices that really raise your odds when you consider the probabilities.
From Strong to Award-Winning: Two Post-Processing Techniques Every Wildlife Photographer Should Master
Learn how monochrome conversion and distortion correction can elevate wildlife photos, refine realism, and turn strong captures into award-winning images.
Top Tips for Wildlife Photography at Dawn
There is something magical about the quiet times just before dawn — the world only half awake, the air sharp, and animals stirring. Taking wildlife photos in such conditions is highly rewarding and equally challenging. Animals are most active at dawn, and light shifts every minute. Every decision, from camera settings to position, affects how the story unfolds in your frame.
How to Keep Your iPhone Ready During Wildlife Photography Trips
Wildlife photography no longer depends on bulky lenses and heavy gear. Today, the iPhone can capture moments in nature with clarity once reserved for professional cameras. Still, a wonderful photo starts long before pressing the shutter.