Welcome to the Love Your Lens Blog
If you want to take better photos — whether with your camera, your phone or in Lightroom — you’re in the right place. This blog is packed with simple, practical tips for beginners and improvers, plus plenty of food photography advice and creative ideas to try at home.
I’ve taught photography for over 17 years, and my aim is always the same: to help you feel more confident, less overwhelmed and excited to pick up your camera. Have a browse, learn something new, and start taking photos you love.
Four must-read photography books
If you're looking for books on camera settings and equipment, don't buy these. I've had stacks...
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Festive food photography
This article first appeared in Cheshire Life magazine December 2023.Festive Food Photography with a PhoneWaiter:...
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Freeze the moment: how to take stunning winter photographs
This article first appeared in Cheshire Life magazine November 2023.How to take beautiful winter photographs“Wow!...
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Long exposure photography – iPhone or camera?
Boco do Inferno, Cascais, PortugalLong exposure photographyI love long exposure images of moving water, especially...
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A great tripod for beginners
Joby asked me to select a tripod from their range and to give it a...
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Does the golden spiral leave you in a complete spin?
The golden spiral is a great composition rule to use for food photography... or is...
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Chasing autumn light: capturing its magic with a phone camera
This article first appeared in Cheshire Life magazine November 2023.I love autumn and I know...
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Which tripod for food photography
Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO carbon tripodWhich tripod is best for food photography?I get asked this...
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Is a phone good enough for food photography?
Ramen styled by Jan Cron @kitchen_maverickCan you use a phone to photograph food?I get asked...
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