The best camera for beginners is usually a simple mirrorless camera that costs around $1000 or preferably less. When you’re starting photography, the goal isn’t to buy the most advanced camera you can afford. The goal is to buy a camera that helps you learn photography properly. A beginner camera should be easy to use, … Read more
A lot has happened already in 2026. At the end of January, Sofia, my mum and I arrived in our new home in Perthshire, Scotland and, after getting over the initial jetlag, we’ve managed to settle in quickly. I had never been to this particular area before, so moving here was a bit of a … Read more
Arriving in Scotland It’s been exactly one week since we finally touched down in Scotland. All those weeks and months of preparation didn’t really take the stress out of the move, nor the 28-hour journey back. We’ve left a lot of things in the Philippines — some not important, others more sentimental in value. Despite … Read more
In 19 days’ time, my family’s life is going to change forever. We’re moving halfway around the world, from the Philippines back to Scotland. I didn’t expect this to happen. When I restarted this website in June 2025, I hoped it might one day provide a way for me to continue writing about my passion … Read more
When I think about Scotland, the first feeling that comes to mind isn’t excitement.It’s relief. Relief that I made it back in time to give Sofia and Isabelle a better life. A safer, more secure environment, with stronger healthcare, education, and opportunities. Relief that we’ll be back somewhere structured, where life isn’t a constant battle … Read more
As someone who shoots travel, landscape, and street photography, by far my most treasured photos are of my daughters, Sofia and Isabelle. Sofia is 9. Isabelle is 18 months. They’re growing up at a pace that genuinely catches me off guard, and one of my main motivations for photography now is simple: to hold on … Read more
This year has been a very turbulent one — and also a very productive one. Back in June, after a major malware hack, I had to decide whether to rebuild this website or let it quietly fade away. At the time, it was largely dormant, and part of me wondered whether it was worth the … Read more
I’ve lived in the Philippines for the last decade. Before that, the Cotswolds in England. Before that, the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. And now I’m deep into planning a return to the Scottish mainland for Spring 2026. In twenty years of photography, I’ve shot every major brand. I’ve chased specs, I’ve chased feel, I’ve chased … Read more
When a Quiet Worry Becomes a Turning Point I thought it would be Isobelle that brought us back to the UK — not a flood. In the last few months, as we started to notice small signs in her development, I found myself Googling things I hadn’t expected to Google this early in her life. … Read more
I’ve made some important decisions over the last couple of weeks — forced mainly by circumstances — but they’ve led me to a clear truth: I need to follow my instinct and my dreams. One of those decisions is that I’m now actively working towards a move back to Scotland. And with that, I’ve been … Read more