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 full of simple, practical tips to help you feel more confident, understand your settings and start creating photos you really love. You’ll also find plenty of food photography ideas and creative inspiration to try at home.
I’ve been teaching photography for over 17 years, and my aim is always the same: to help you feel less overwhelmed, more confident, and excited to pick up your camera.
Have a browse, learn something new, and start taking photos you love.
Unlock the hidden potential of your phone camera
Unlock the hidden potential of your phone cameraThis article originally featured in Cheshire Life magazine October 2023.Capturing life’s precious moments in stunning detail has never been easier, with the staggeringly good cameras on smartphones. However, many of us just point and click, hoping for the best, and we are often frustrated with the results. Join...
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Lost your phojo? Here are 7 ways to reignite your passion for photography
'Phojo'A joy and passion for photography.Having the motivation, inspiration and creativity to enjoy photography.(Not yet an official word... rejected by Collins dictionary but I love it!)Is this your camera? Sitting alone and gathering dust on a shelf? Or is it ages since you've used your smartphone camera for anything other than quick snapshots? Are you experiencing...
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Travel photography tips
Travel photography tipsThe phrase 'travel photography' conjures up images of buddhists in temples in Thailand or riotously coloured festivals in Delhi, but actually 'travel' just means to go from one place to another. And photography is just capturing the experiences you have.Whether you're travelling half way around the world or two hours to a beautiful...
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4 ways that improving your photography can help your business
4 ways that improving your photography can help your business1. Engagement: great photographs grab the attention of your potential customers. They halt the scroll on social media and are more likely to be liked and shared, increasing engagement and getting your brand in front of more pairs of eyes.2. Sales: fabulous photographs show your products...
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Two ways to use natural light for food photography
SidelightBacklightTwo ways to use natural light for food photography(And a great exercise in studying one subject in depth).A very simple subject - pak choi - photographed and lit very differently, both with just the available light from a window.It's a great exercise in itself to get one ingredient and photograph it in a number of...
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Tips for photographing birds of prey
The next Birds Of Prey Photography Workshop is 26th November 2022. Book now.I was amazed at what we were able to capture.Okay so I'm a professional photographer with around twenty years experience of using a variety of cameras and lenses, exploring and using lots of camera settings. I understand the theory and know what settings...
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How to take First Day at School photos
It’s almost that time of year again isn’t it? Instagram and Facebook will soon be filled with photos of children dressed in brand new, too big school uniforms, shiny, un-scuffed black shoes and they will be stood awkwardly in front of a door (causing much hilarity as we see yet another cute #frontdoorpic). It’s such...
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How are your New Year Photography Resolutions working out?
January, I have to admit, is not my favourite month. It's long, I'm usually skint, I have to do my tax return (which I should have done last May I know!), it's cold and damp and dark. And yet, it's supposed to be a time for new beginnings, goal setting, resolving to get fit, budget...
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Set your photography goals for 2019
It’s National Make Your Dreams Come True day today so I thought it might be useful to get you thinking about your photography goals or dreams. We’re already almost halfway through January and, if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably already ditched a few of your New Year’s Resolutions. I don’t tend to make any...
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