As a photographer of over two decades, I have cycled through more gear than I care to count. I’ve shot and owned virtually every mainstream system, from DSLRs to the latest mirrorless cameras. Two years ago, I was briefly back in the UK, took a look at my gear collection—and that’s truly what it had … Read more
As those of you have read my recent articles will know, I’ve made the decision to transition from writing about gear to focus on getting out with my camera more. In the last few weeks I’ve waved goodbye to my youngest daughter at the airport, shed more than a few tears, sold off all my … Read more
This week is the last week of my eldest daughter, Sofia’s school holidays and so with everything that has been going on in the last 6 months, I’ve given myself permission to take the week off but I wanted to give a quick update on what is coming in the next few weeks. As per … Read more
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the impact that the latest Google updates had on my website traffic and, in turn, my income. As some of you may have also seen, it’s been a turbulent time since moving from the Philippines to Scotland at the beginning of the year. Huge financial stress, as well … Read more
Of all the cameras that I own, the OM System OM-1 II is probably the most self contained. By that, I mean it is the closest to a complete system of any camera I own and why I rate it as one of the best cameras available. You don’t need filters thanks to its computational … Read more
Last week, I wrote about dealing with a creative rut—something most creatives have to deal with at some point or another. In that piece, I touched on how using smaller cameras often helps me push through those stagnant patches. They act as a mental crutch to relieve self-induced pressure, encourage me to simply get outside, … Read more
Wednesday marked two weeks since my youngest daughter went back to the Philippines. Since October of last year, her well-being has dominated a huge part of my mind. We worried she showed signs of autism—there, I said it, I’m no longer skirting around it with vagueries like developmental concerns. That was our worry. The signs … Read more
I shoot on both the Nikon Zf and the OM System OM-3. These two cameras have dedicated black and white modes accessible via dials and both can be tuned. I’ve been impressed with the black and white output from both. So yesterday, I decided to bring both along on a country walk and shoot only … Read more
The stress in my house has reached fever pitch in the last few weeks—palpable, chaotic, draining, and upsetting. I haven’t felt capable of thinking, let alone picking up a camera with any thought of inspiration. If I’m completely honest, I’ve been about as close to breaking as I’ve ever experienced. I’ve had to summon all … Read more
It’s the middle of Summer, my Instagram feed is full of epic trips and locations, photographers showing me a myriad of wonderful places that I could be shooting. As a photographer, the pressure to visit these honeypot locations is palpable. Then I check my bank balance, look at Sofia on her Summer break and realise … Read more