Florence, a casual snapshot of a city.
There is a depth to Florence that extends far beyond its Renaissance architecture and celebrated museums. Beneath the grandeur lies a romantic, artisanal way of life, moving to a slower …
Studio vs Warehouse Product Photography: Pros, Cons and Real-World Challenges
The enveloping darkness of a photographic studio can feel a bit like stepping into a theatre. Ordinary objects take on a different weight, becoming something closer to objets d’art under …
The Last Resort, 40 Years On.
Last weekend I headed down to Bristol to the Martin Parr Foundation for the first time. It’s been on my list for years, one of those places i’ve mean’t to …
Every Painter Paints Themselves
Why do artists use themselves as subjects? Self-portraiture has a long, stubborn, centuries-old history. Artists have always turned the lens — or the brush — back on themselves. Why? Because …
Royton based artist Rob Lees
I’ve mentioned Rob in an earlier post, when I photographed him for my project about Artist Tools. During the same period I was also creating a film about Rob and …
Godley Reservoir, Aerial Photography
The recent cold weather has brought clear skies and frosty mornings for this time of year. Making it an ideal time to catch the rays of sun as they begin …
Venice Between The Landmarks
After the exodus of summer tourists and the sudden silence left by departing children, Venice in winter settles into a calm. The November breeze still carries a trace of warmth, …
Blackpool Fireworks from Above, India’s Display
I took the drone out on Friday night for the Blackpool World Fireworks Championship, when it was India’s turn to put on the show. I haven’t flown it in ages, …
Creative Reset: A Few Days Away
• Sometimes I just need to get away from it all, no shoots, no briefs, no deadlines, just a few days with no expectation to deliver anything to anyone. • …
Time-Lapse Construction Photography
A time-lapse is a unique way of capturing a long term event and condense days, months or even years of footage down to a short and compelling video. I’m sure …