Category Archives: Our thoughts and general articles

“Imitation, integration, innovation” I came across this phrase recently and it struck me as a good description of the way we often learn as photographers. Imitation In the photographic world there are iconic shots. Think of the shot through the … Continue reading →

What does it mean to me as an individual, as I am a creative person? What does the world think of loyalty? In the past people would pledge their loyalty to their queen and country and everyone knew what was … Continue reading →

The Photographer’s Ephemeris – an essential programme for the outdoor photographer As it says on the website, this app is ‘All about the light’. If you are taking a shot outdoors and you want to know details of the sunrise/sunset, … Continue reading →

Are you intrigued by the title? Wonder no more. This is a post about the use of coffee to process black and white film. Known as Caffinol, this system of processing black and white film was brought to my attention … Continue reading →

What is negative space? How might you see it? How would you compose an image taking it into account? Anyone who has been involved in commercial photography will be aware of the need sometimes to leave a designated space for … Continue reading →

One of the features of lockdown for some people I talk to is that they seem to have temporarily mislaid their creativity or, to put it another way, ‘lost their mojo’. The Cambridge English Dictionary describes mojo as  ‘a quality … Continue reading →

Here is a question for you. You have prints on the wall, you have made a book of your favourite photographs and also had several canvas prints made, so what next? How about a crystal painting? What is that I … Continue reading →

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 →