The article explores the fluctuating relationship individuals have with photography, sharing personal experiences of falling in and out of love with the craft. It emphasizes that it’s normal to take breaks from photography, as moments can be appreciated without capturing them. Photography should enhance, not hinder, experiencing life fully.
Category Archives: Photography
Prime lenses for slower photography
Slow photography enhances engagement with surroundings and subjects, promoting mindfulness. Switching from zoom to prime lenses fosters deeper consideration of composition and subject context. Prime lenses offer better image quality, lower weight, and faster aperture settings, making them ideal, especially in low light.
Reflections on 2024: A Year in Photographs
A reflection on the past year in twelve photographs taken in 2024, one for each month. These images capture various moments, from celebrating abandoned Christmas trees to exploring London’s landscapes and participating in a friend’s wedding. This retrospective inspires further exploration and photography in the coming year.
Capturing Time: Photography in Hertfordshire
A reflection on capturing time through photography, in the Hertfordshire countryside. I visit an ancient church tower, symbolizing decay and history, and the Greenwich Meridian line, which represents the human construction of time. The photographs taken aim to encapsulate this interplay of time and landscape as I journey through history.
Keeping in Touch: The Importance of Physical Greetings Cards
The way we stay connected with loved ones has evolved from handwritten letters to instant messages and social media. While traditional greetings cards are less common, they offer a unique, physical connection that digital communication lacks. Christmas remains a time for sending cards, reflecting a desire for personal connection despite distances.
Seaside
I grew up in Weymouth, England, and learnt to swim there in the long hot summer of 1976. Ever since I have been fascinated with seaside resorts wanted to capture the positive aspects of these often overlooked destinations through photography. A limited edition calendar featuring my work is available for purchase.
Small things
A meditation on the small things in the world. A few images of old kitchen implements found in a drawer.
Out of the light
The process of creating photographs fascinates me. Every morning, before starting work, I go for a walk to separate my personal and professional lives. I observe my surroundings, seeking beauty in everyday scenes. It amazes me how I can create something new out of nothing but light, imagination, and observation.
Christmas tree
After Christmas the streets are littered with discarded Christmas trees, once adorned with decorations and presents. Struck by their forlorn state, I decided to redecorate them in a celebration of renewal giving the old trees a new (if brief) lease of life, captured in a series of quirky photographs.
Beanbag
In praise of the humble beanbag! It’s an affordable and portable photographic accessory for when you want to support your camera for longer shutter speeds and don’t have your tripod with you.