Category Archives: Our thoughts and general articles

Memories not Masterpieces

Posted on Monday,1,March 2021 by the moderator

I think it’s very easy to think that you have to produce the ultimate perfection of an image, a masterpiece in fact. Well in 2020 I decided that I did not want to have to push myself to be that … Continue reading →

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Learning Series Part 1 with Paul Sanders

Posted on Thursday,18,February 2021 by the moderator

I began my photographic life by observing the keen photographers in my family and was, at that early stage, ‘self-taught’. Over the years various photographers (including Colin with whom I share this website) have taught me more and influenced me. … Continue reading →

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Buyer be aware

Posted on Tuesday,5,January 2021 by the moderator

Here is a cautionary tale. We all like a bargain, I am always on the lookout for photographic equipment at knock down prices. Apart from Ebay another place to look is your local charity shop. Whatever you do check out … Continue reading →

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Free Inspiration from YouTube

Posted on Saturday,2,January 2021 by the moderator

It’s not unusual to hear authors talk about ‘writer’s block’. In the general population people talk about ‘losing their mojo’. Photographers are not immune! So, when you find yourself short on inspiration, take a look at my top 12 YouTubers. … Continue reading →

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Not a New Year’s Resolution – Creating inspiration

Posted on Wednesday,23,December 2020 by the moderator

I never make New Year’s resolutions but I do like to find inspiration by approaching my photography in a new way. In January, photographic challenges need to be enjoyable, and inspiration can be found by trying new projects. This isn’t … Continue reading →

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2020 – A review of the year from Mark

Posted on Tuesday,1,December 2020 by the moderator

This has certainly been a different year. Our first planned big event was the NEC Photography Show in Birmingham which Colin and I have attended for a number of years. We always greatly look forward to it and it takes … Continue reading →

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Christmas and New Year Greetings

Posted on Saturday,7,December 2019 by the moderator

GCM wish you all a very happy Christmas. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for following us this year. We have had quite a productive time this year, which has been fun for the most part. … Continue reading →

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Aspect Ratios

Posted on Monday,16,September 2019 by the moderator

Well we have all heard of aspect ratios. If you have a modern digital camera you can select the aspect ratio that the sensor is recording your image at. More often than not the change in aspect ratio also means … Continue reading →

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Photography is all about relationship

Posted on Sunday,25,August 2019 by the moderator

The relationship of your eyes to your mind to your soul and their connection to your desire to photograph an object, is a complete process. And a unique process for each and every one of us. In the words of … Continue reading →

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The way we test products

Posted on Thursday,27,June 2019 by the moderator

I know! The title of this article does not sound that inspiring. This is more an explanation of our reasons for the way we test products. First off. We are photographers, we work in the real world. When we test … Continue reading →

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