Putting ourselves out there when we want to find a life partner can be hard. Thankfully the popularity of internet dating websites has made the process much easier than it used to be. Great photos for dating profiles are a pre-requisite if we want to grab the attention of potential new friends
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Let’s face it, most of us have had a rotten year. We all need something fun and useful to do during the long dark days of lockdown. There’s no better time to hone your photography skills, whether you’re a casual hobbyist or a full time professional
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The last time I put myself before the BIPP judging panel was in 2013, when I gained my Fellowship in Portraiture. I then decided to do it all again, but this time in a very different subject
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In this article I’ll share my top tips for getting high quality professional prints for your portfolio and for competitions and distinctions. If you’re just printing for fun, there are some pointers for you as well
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Successful professional photographers need a wide range of business skills. Taking great photographs is a small part of our job
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If you’ve entered photography competitions only to be left with a sense of failure then this post is for you. Understanding what the competition judges are looking for vital for success
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Photographing a rock band is something I’d love to do more of. Sansara were incredibly polished and professional to work with, and we were treated to our own private rock concert in the beautiful setting of Netley Abbey in Hampshire
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History is everything to most of us Brits. Over the centuries it’s shaped our landscape and many of our traditions. It’s always fantastic to witness the re-enactment of times gone by. The Arundel Castle Siege in West Sussex is one of those events
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Family and children’s photography is a big part of being a portrait photographer. I work outside on location so we can make the most of the beautiful surroundings in Sussex and Hampshire
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Business headshots and headshots for use on personal profiles are a mainstay for many portrait photographers. As a bonus, we get to meet plenty of interesting people
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I always enjoy family photoshoots, which take place at home and/or a meaningful location. My customers are mostly based in sussex, surrey and hampshire
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Photographing a wedding during the winter here in the UK can be incredibly challenging. Often there is very little natural light and photographers have to be creative in finding that light
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