A Return to Amateur Photographer
I take great joy and pride in writing for magazines. Many have fallen by the wayside sadly, but there are still a few left who are flying the flag for photography.
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Well I Wasn’t Expecting That…Mamiya 645 1000s
Sitting there on a separate shelf was a ‘mint and boxed’ 1980’s Mamiya 1000s. One lady owner (known to the store), it has been unused since purchase. Original manuals, strap, waist level finder and body cap.
A Dartmoor Springtime - A Short Film
The Canon R3 opened doorways to not only a completely new visual format, but also a new way of looking at the world, all without cages / cabling and external video screens I had once associated with video work. I just packed my usual photography bag,...
Syncwire Chargers - The Goto Chargers for Photography
A few years back I wrote an article called 'In Search of Chargevana'. I tested out some extensive charging options for the photographer on the move. Syncwire have reached out to me again to review some of their fabulous products and I have to say I...
My New Educational Resource on Patreon
I have moved m teaching and social media presence over to Patreon. It's a paid subscription based platform that helps artists monetise their communication by creating an environment similar to social media.
Mike Curry’s ‘Fleeting Reflections’ Book Review
Mike Curry’s Fleeting Reflections project is a success as a book, but it leaves me longing for longer study, with a bigger and grander output.
Canon Shutter Stories Podcast Part 1
CLICK THE IMAGE - a podcast I did with photogrpahers from around the world in late March 2020, this interview with South African press photographer Kim Ludbrook where we share our experiences with Canon Ambassador Ilvy Njiokiktien.
The Dark Lords
Ever since I moved to my house in 2014 I have been feeding the birds. I imagined we would have blue tits and sparrows, like most edge-of-town houses seem to here in Devon. To my surprise, it's been the absolute opposite. We have a somewhat...
Canon / Castle Cameras Experience Day - Salisbury Cathedral
On Friday last week I was able to visit and photograph Salisbury cathedral as part of an experience day that I ran for Castle Cameras / Canon UK. I have to say somewhat arguably that this is the most photogenic cathedral in England, not only from its...
Cappadocia Photography Tour Trip Report 2019
It was to be my last trip to Cappadocia, but the experience changed my opinion entirely. This year I uncovered ore new surprises and I began to realise that my work here was far from over. The thing about this fabulous resort is not just the...