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
Lately I’ve found myself thinking a lot about why I still take photographs. But more than that, I’ve found myself thinking about what photography actually means to me. It may sound a little self-indulgent, but bear with me. Google’s latest update has just shaved roughly 40% off my traffic and, in turn, a significant chunk … Read more
When you first get into photography, it’s easy to feel like you need everything. You hear people talking about ND filters, graduated filters, polarising filters… and before long, it feels like you need a whole bag of them just to take a decent photo. I went through that phase myself. 📌 TL;DR — What Filters … Read more
The best camera for beginners is usually a simple mirrorless camera that costs around $1000 or preferably less or buying a used DSLR if you are looking to learn photography. I’m going to cut straight to the chase here as I’ve recently been using beginner cameras to see how they have come on since I … 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
Last Updated: 29 May 2026 I’ve continued using all three cameras featured in this guide throughout the year and have updated this article to reflect my long-term experience. My recommendations remain unchanged: the Nikon Zf is still my top overall choice for family photography, while the OM-3 and Fujifilm X-T5 remain excellent alternatives depending 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