In my 13th year, on a warm day in spring, I remember an English class that in hindsight was possibly the most influential English class I ever had. Our teacher, Mr Evans, was a tall Welshman with dark flowing locks, a handlebar moustache. He seemed to own just one navy suit, shiny from years of… Continue reading Inspiring The Future Photographer – It’s Up To Us
Camera Bags – What’s Yours Like?
At home I have a dedicated lens bag with different compartments to hold lenses, cameras and a few filters and so on. But out on a photowalk I usually only take one camera, and perhaps a second lens (if it's an interchangeable lens camera), so I don't need anything bulky, or fancy. My latest camera… Continue reading Camera Bags – What’s Yours Like?
5 Inspiring And Enriching Blogs To Follow (Especially If You Think You’re Bored Of Blogs)
I’ve spoken often about my love of the blogging format, especially the greater depth and community I've found, when compared with newer social formats like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Despite blogging myself though, I don't follow hundreds of other blogs. In fact currently, it's less than 30, and a good proportion of those haven't posted… Continue reading 5 Inspiring And Enriching Blogs To Follow (Especially If You Think You’re Bored Of Blogs)
Camera Boredom And How To Escape
Apparently there’s a phenomenon known as “phone bored”. This is how one article defines it - “Phone boredom occurs when you’re technically “on your phone,” but you’re still bored out of your mind. It’s that feeling when you’re mindlessly clicking around, opening and closing apps, looking for something to do digitally and finding the options… Continue reading Camera Boredom And How To Escape
The Most Popular Camera Club In The World – And Why I’m Proud I’ve Never Joined
Not being the most sociable of people much of the time - and photography being an opportunity to explore the countryside for hours with nothing but my camera as a companion - I've never joined a camera club. But I can see how local clubs have their merits for those who do - as with… Continue reading The Most Popular Camera Club In The World – And Why I’m Proud I’ve Never Joined




