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.
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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How to take your photography to the next level
There comes a point when you've mastered the technical stuff enough to get exposure right and you understand what makes a shot feel well composed. But you know that's not really enough to satisfy your own aspirations and it's not going to make your images stand out. You want to know how to take your...
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Where are you on your photographic journey?
And do you know where you want to get to? People take up photography for different reasons and not everyone is on any kind of path with it. The camera can be just a tool to record moments so that they aren’t forgotten. But for others it’s a passion that drives them to seek continuous...
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How to take moody food photographs – with a phone
Moody food photographs are all over Instagram and Pinterest and it's a style that looks set to stay for a while. So, it's no wonder that lots of people want to give it a go. However, unless you know a few techniques and tips, it can be hard to achieve the look.In this blog post you will...
Read MoreMy favourite food photography backdrops
I've got a LOT of different food photography backdrops and am always on the lookout for more! They make or break an image, so they are vitally important. This is what I'm looking for:A matt surface. Any shine or lustre is incredibly difficult to work with.An interesting texture or pattern but without really strong and dominant...
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How to take long exposure photos without an ND filter
Ever tried to take a long exposure photo but don’t have an ND filter? You’re not alone - and the good news is, you absolutely can still create that soft, dreamy motion blur without one. In this guide, I’ll show you how to take long exposure photos without an ND filter using simple techniques. Why...
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