Category Archives: Our thoughts and general articles

Free Inspiration from YouTube

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Can photography lead to better health?

In this fast-paced, 21st century with all the technologies of mobile phones, TV shows, emails, computers and social media forums, it’s easy for your day to become full of the intensity of misdirecting your time. A lot of people live … Continue reading

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Yes I’ve done it! Have you done it too?

So an interesting title. What have I done? “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men Gang aft a-gley, [often go awry]” [From Robert Burns Poem – To a Mouse, 1786. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/the-best-laid-schemes-of-mice-and-men.html] My plans were for a nice trip to … Continue reading

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How do you see your images?

How do see your images? Is this on a smartphone? A tablet? A laptop? Or do you even get prints made somewhere? The reason for the question is – if your images are only stored electronically, are you sure that … Continue reading

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