Remembering how I used to photograph
My photography has changed more than I realised. Looking back through my archive made me wonder whether I'd lost some of the curiosity I once had.
Journal
July 2026
Wide-eyed in the Rockies: a lesson in perspective
Exploring Canada with an ultra-wide lens revealed lessons in scale, perspective, and intention, transforming how I approach landscape photography.
Close to home: rethinking where landscape photography happens
A reflection on how I once believed meaningful landscape photography required distant journeys, and how exploring closer to home changed the way I see the places around me.
Trusting the first hint of a photograph
A reflection on noticing early photographic signals while travelling, and learning to trust the brief, uncertain moments when a scene first suggests itself.
Morning photography: being part of the world before it wakes
The streets are empty, the mountains catch the first light, and the world feels mine alone. Photography gives me access to mornings few ever see.
Staying grounded: photographing landscapes without leaving them
A reflection on drones in landscape photography, and how working from the ground shapes movement, attention, and the way a place is experienced.
Travelling light: wandering through Bosnia with an iPhone
Exploring Bosnia and Herzegovina with only an iPhone revealed a lighter, more spontaneous way to photograph.
Bluebell woods photography: capturing Britain’s favourite flower
A practical, personal look at photographing bluebell woods, from timing and light to perspective and patience in the field.
Finding inspiration when photography goes quiet
A reflection on losing and rediscovering photographic motivation, and how watching others create can remind us why we love making images.
Learning to love every type of weather for photography
I discovered that every type of weather can inspire landscape photography, if I focus on presence, curiosity, and light.
Wellies for waterfall photography: the cheap trick that makes a big difference
Wading through streams in simple wellies unlocked angles I couldn't reach before. Discover why cheap rain boots are a photography essential.
Why I love to photograph waterfalls
Every waterfall offers a unique story in any light. Explore the beauty and drama of moving water.