Photography Tips, Stories & Reflections
Whether you’re just picking up a camera or knee-deep in the creative weeds, this blog is here to keep things honest. I share beginner-friendly photography tips, shoot breakdowns and the lessons I’ve learned (usually the hard way) from life behind the lens. All from my own perspective.
The Troubles with Drone Flying
Flying a drone in the UK should feel like freedom. Instead, it often means battling blanket bans, rejection emails, and outdated bylaws. Despite following every rule and checking Drone Assist before each flight, I’ve found my drone spends more time in its case than in the sky.
The Tree, the Magazine, and the Edit That Followed
After months of chasing a lone tree, I finally captured the shot I had been imagining. What followed was a magazine feature, an unexpected critique, and a re-edit that taught me more about growth than I expected.
What This Year’s Bluebells Taught Me About Photography
Three early starts, one broken tripod, and a handful of fading flowers. My first ever bluebell shoot at Dockey Wood didn’t go to plan, but it gave me something far better than perfect photos.
In Front of the Lens: The Awkward Art of Filming Yourself
I’ve spent years safely behind the camera. Recently I flipped it around, hit record, and realised just how awkward it feels to be the subject. Here’s the honest truth about filming myself and why photographers are being asked to show more than ever.
Photography in the Quiet Times: Learning, Waiting, Growing
I haven’t been out much with my camera lately, and that’s okay. In this post, I share why it’s normal to hit quiet spells, how I keep learning without shooting, and why I’m looking forward to the golden colours of autumn.
From Pillow to Puzzlewood: Why Preparation is King
Preparation is often the difference between a missed shot and a great one. My day at Puzzlewood proved just how vital it is, even when the light is perfect.
Kit vs Pro: The Lens Test That Taught Me More Than I Expected
I thought I was just testing two lenses.
Same forest, same scene, same camera.
But the difference I felt… wasn’t just technical.
This wasn’t a review.
It was a wake-up call — and maybe the most important photo I’ve taken all year.
Cinnamon, Cold Hands, and the Exposure Lesson I’ll Never Forget
A snowy sky in Berlin. A yellow train crossing the Oberbaum Bridge. And one completely failed photo that taught me more about exposure than any tutorial ever could.
The Photo That Didn’t Make It, But Made Me Better
One cathedral photo. One quiet moment. One small rejection that ended up teaching me more than success ever could.
Learning to Light: My First Sunset Model Shoot
A sunset shoot that failed. A flash I barely understood. And a Cornish beach where it finally (somehow) came together.
The Hoverfly and the Half-Empty Morning
A summer morning in the woods. A creative block. A hoverfly that wouldn’t leave me alone — and the photo that helped me stay.