Wildlife Photography – European Badger
The European Badger (Meles Meles) is one of the most iconic mammals in the UK. They are large mammals with grey fur, a black and white striped face, and a … Read more
Wildlife Photography – Common Buzzard
The Common Buzzard is one of the most common birds of prey in the British Isles. With mature birds having a wingspan of over 1 meter, they are often misidentified … Read more
Wildlife Photography – Pine Marten
The Pine Marten is one of the most elusive animals to spot in the wild. They have dark-brown hair with a very distinctive yellow or white throat patch. They are … Read more
Luminar AI – The Ultimate Guide
Luminar AI is a new industry benchmark for the next generation of photographic creative tools. The Ultimate Guide to Luminar AI contains details on all the major features of this revolutionary software … Read more
Wildlife Photography – Red Deer
Red Deer are a common sight across much of the British Isles, and indeed in many parts of the world. However, it is perhaps little known that in Europe they … Read more
A Complete Guide To Bird Photography
Bird Photography is one of the most challenging genres of photography. This is particularly true if you are photographing birds in the wild. This Bird Photography Guide explores this fascinating … Read more
Wildlife Photography – Atlantic Puffins
The Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica), often referred to as the Common Puffin, is a seabird in the auk family. It’s most likely the name Common Puffin that makes us think … Read more
Wildlife Photography – European Otters
European Otters suffered significantly in the UK, and were virtually extinct in the 1960s. Their population density has increased since then. Although there are still only an estimated 10-11 thousand … Read more
Photographing Tower Bridge – London
Tower Bridge is one of the most famous structures in the United Kingdom and has been a defining landmark in the city of London since its completion in 1894. In … Read more
8 Top Photography Locations on the Isle of Skye
In this article, I will cover my 8 Top Photography Locations on the Isle of Skye. The Isle of Skye is most often referred to as Skye. It is the … Read more
8 Top Photography Locations on The Isle of Mull
In this article, I will cover my top photography locations and photographic activities on the Isle of Mull and its associated small islands. The Isle of Mull is the second-largest … Read more
Night Sky Photography – Ultimate Guide
Have you ever looked at photographs of the night sky and been in awe of how the photographer captured such a beautiful image? You could easily conclude that only professional … Read more
Water Splash Photography Art
I have written this to share my experiences with Water Splash Art. I have tried many methods of doing this and experimented with different ways of discharging the droplets. In … Read more
Deep Space Photography with the VAONIS Stellina
This article covers Deep Space Photography using the VAONIS Stellina smart telescope. Since the invention of the telescope over 400 years ago, mankind has been fascinated with the cosmos. Whilst … Read more
Landscape Photography – Hyperfocal Distance
Have you ever looked at a landscape photograph and wondered how the photographer managed to get everything in focus? Everything in the image is sharp all the way from the … Read more
Zoo Photography How-To Guide
Zoo Photography is a great way to hone your nature photography skills. Whether you are going on Safari soon, or if you just love taking animal shots, zoos are a … Read more
Photographing Scotland – The Highlands
In this article, I will cover my top photographic locations in the Scottish Highlands. Scotland is blessed with some of the most dramatic and picturesque scenery in the whole world. … Read more
Lightning Photography – How To Guide
In this Lightning Photography how to guide, I will cover the equipment needed, camera settings, and some composition top tips. This will help you get the best out of this … Read more
8 Top Photographic Locations in Iceland
This article is about my 8 Top Photographic Locations in Iceland. One of my favourite photographic quotes is from the famous photographer Scott Kelby, who said: ‘To get beautiful photos … Read more
Camera Sensors: Crop-Sensor versus Full-Frame
A common question for photographers getting into or upgrading DSLR cameras is whether full-frame is better than crop-frame camera sensors. In this article, I will cover the pros and cons … Read more
8 Home Photography Ideas anyone can do
The inspiration for this article was the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic with many of us being socially distanced at home. However, any of the home photography ideas in this … Read more
Capturing Bokeh Essential Tips
The word bokeh originates comes from the Japanese word boke ボケ, and broadly translates blur. In photography, the word is used to describe the aesthetically pleasing effects that can be … Read more
Portrait Photography in Natural LightLight
This short article on Portrait Photography is a basic guide to taking portrait photographs in natural light. It’s written for those starting out in this genre, but may also be … Read more
Landscape Photography – Top Tips
This article outlines some top tips to improve your Landscape Photography. By the end, you will have a foundation in the best equipment, preparation before your photoshoot, the use of … Read more
Lightroom Processing – Black & White
This article covers the typical processing steps needed to process a color image into a Black & White image in Adobe Lightroom. Starting with a RAW photo of the Castel … Read more
Lightroom Processing – Landscapes
This article covers the typical processing steps needed to process a landscape image in Adobe Lightroom. Starting with a RAW image of a golden hour shot of Loch Etive, Argyll, … Read more
Lightroom Ultimate Guide – Managing Presets
This article covers the key features in Lightroom to create and manage presets. Presets are a great way to optimize your digital darkroom workflow. Regardless of what genre of photography … Read more
Luminar Essentials – Toning Tool
The Luminar Toning Tool is all about creatively adjusting the brightness and contrast in your digital images. Specifically, it targets tones in the Highlights and the Shadows. These two elements … Read more
Luminar Ultimate Guide – Templates
Templates in Luminar are presets, that you can use to quickly edit your photographs. The unique thing about Luminar is that it uses content-aware technology to analyze your photo, and … Read more