I've always been a big fan of wishlists. They've been both a huge help and a headache of a hindrance at different times in my photography journey. Here's how I've used them, and how to work out whether they might work for you (or not!). In my early twenties when I was interested in a… Continue reading Camera Wishlist – Should You Have One?
Tag: Simplify
Shoot Photos Without Shame
Want to make photographs with a smartphone and nothing else? Go ahead, shoot without shame. Want to use a 100+ year old Box Brownie as your camera of choice? Go ahead, shoot without shame. Maybe you prefer a classic 70's SLR like a Spotmatic or OM? Go ahead, shoot without shame. Is your favourite light… Continue reading Shoot Photos Without Shame
The Slow Down
The faster life seems to become, the more I've craved slowing down. Slowing down the making of photographs, taking more time to compose each shot, letting myself completely sink into and lose myself in the moment. This brings me stronger memories and more palpable emotions when I look back at the images afterwards - reconnecting… Continue reading The Slow Down
Sundays Unplugged – The Next Phase
My Sundays Unplugged experiment began back in February, with the main intention of spending one day a week completely disconnected from the internet. Here's how it's evolved, and what I'm doing currently. I close the lid on my MacBook early Friday evening, after having lined up a blog post or two ready for the weekend.… Continue reading Sundays Unplugged – The Next Phase
Decision Fatigue (And How I’m Escaping)
A journalist interviewing a famous world leader asked "Why do you wear virtually the same suit every day?" Their response, to paraphrase, was "When you have as many important decisions to make as I do in a day, you do all you can to eliminate all the trivial ones." When I was shooting a dozen… Continue reading Decision Fatigue (And How I’m Escaping)




