Think you need a camera to take professional-looking food photos? Think again.Five years ago I would have said that you did need a camera. But phone cameras have come a long way in the last few years. They’re sharper, smarter, and more capable than ever. With a few simple techniques, you can take stunning, professional-looking […]
Great food deserves great photos, especially when you’re promoting your business on social media, your website, or delivery platforms. But all too often, amazing dishes are let down by dark, blurry, or unappetising images. The good news? With a few tweaks to how you use your phone and set up your shots, you can massively […]
This article first appeared in Cheshire Life magazine December 2023.Festive Food Photography with a PhoneWaiter: “Is there something wrong with your food, madam?”Customer: “No, it’s delicious. Why do you ask?”Waiter: “Well, it’s just that you haven’t photographed it.”Before social media was a thing, food photography was the realm of the professional photographer, shooting for restaurants, […]
Taken with an iPhoneSony ZV-E10, f22, 30 seconds, ISO 100Long exposure photography on an iPhone or cameraLong exposure photography is one of the easiest ways to create dramatic, professional-looking images – especially of moving water, light trails or clouds.The good news? You can create beautiful long exposure photos using either your iPhone or a camera […]
This article first appeared in Cheshire Life magazine November 2023.I love autumn and I know I’m not alone. Writers and poets have waxed lyrical on this magical season for centuries. Searching for a suitable quote, this one spoke to me more than most:It was a beautiful, bright autumn day, with air like cider and a […]
Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO carbon tripodWhich tripod is best for food photography?I get asked this question a lot! And as is the case with most photography gear, there are many confusing alternatives and a risk of making an expensive mistake.But before we dive into the features you should be looking for in a tripod you’ll be […]
Ramen styled by Jan Cron @kitchen_maverickCan you use a phone to photograph food?I get asked this question so often and a few years ago, I would have hesitated and replied that it would be okay for certain shots, but that a camera would be much better. Oh, how times have changed… there have been some […]
Are your photos going soft or poorer quality when you zoom in on your phone?If you’re using the familiar pinch-to-zoom gesture, that could be exactly why.It’s something I see all the time in my workshops – and people are always surprised when they realise there’s a much better way to zoom that keeps your images […]
This article first appeared in Cheshire Life magazine March 2024.Visual storytelling – a picture is worth a thousand wordsThe saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” is usually attributed to an American called Fred R. Barnard, who wrote it in 1921 in relation to the power of images in advertising. It has since been […]
what is mindful photography?This article originally featured in Cheshire Life magazine January 2024.January owes its name to the Roman god Janus, the god of portals, doors, endings and beginnings. He has one face turned to the past and another looking towards the future. Hence this has become the month for making new year’s resolutions, leaving […]
How to choose the best phone camera as a non-geeky photographerThe time has come to upgrade your phone. And although on one hand it’s exciting (ooh! a new gadget to play with!), on the other it’s all a bit overwhelming. If you are anything like me, your main criteria is that the camera has to […]
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 […]
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 […]
