Kentmere Pan 100 Review: Testing with Canon AE-1P & Canon 300V
Discover below why I chose to do a Kentmere Pan 100 Review. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly black and white film, Kentmere Pan 100 is often recommended in film circles. I recently shot a few rolls with my Canon AE-1 Program and Canon 300V to see…
Vintage Car Photography at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025
A Day Behind the Lens: Vintage Car Photography at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 I still feel the smell of petrol and freshly cut grass when I close my eyes. That’s the magic of the Goodwood Festival of Speed —…
Lanner Falcon Photography at Millets Falconry: A Wildlife Photographer’s Dream
Few birds capture the spirit of flight like the Lanner Falcon . With its keen eyes, tapered wings, and breath-snatching stoops, it embodies the wild freedom we often seek to capture in our wildlife photography. Recently, I had the chance for…
Photographing Brown Hares Through the Year: A Seasonal Guide for UK Wildlife Photographers
The brown hare (Lepus europaeus ) is a symbol of both speed and stillness, of sudden drama and quiet poise. Capturing these animals on camera takes more than luck — it demands an understanding of their seasonal rhythms. This timeline…
Photographing Roe Deer Through the Year: A Seasonal Guide for UK Wildlife Photographers
Roe deer are one of Britain’s most graceful and enigmatic native species. Their shy nature and seasonal behaviour offer unique photographic opportunities for those willing to tune into the rhythms of the land. This ‘Photographing Roe Deer’ guide walks you…
Capturing Confidence on the Water – A Commercial Photography Session with AT Outdoor Coaching
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to document a Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course delivered by AT Outdoor Coaching , led by founder and lead instructor Aaron, on the scenic River Thames at Pangbourne. This commercial photography session focused on capturing the dynamic,…
6 Powerful Reasons to Explore the Roman Silchester Walk
Mindful Steps Through History and Countryside A Place I Return To Again and Again – Roman Silchester Walk Some walks stay with you. For me, the circular path around the ancient Roman walls of Silchester is one I keep returning…
How Wildlife Photography for Mental Health at Ashford Hill Helped Me
There was a time when stress, anxiety, and overwhelm felt constant. I didn’t need big solutions—I needed small escapes. That’s when I picked up my camera, took a walk through Ashford Hill Nature Reserve, and found something I didn’t know…
Photographing Brown Hares at Sunrise with the Canon R5 and Sigma 150-600mm
There’s a kind of quiet magic in photographing Brown Hares at sunrise. Just beyond the edge of Baughurst Copse, where the mist hangs low over the fields and the birds begin their tentative morning calls, I’ve found both wildlife and peace.…
Kentmere Pan 100 Sample Shots along the Kennet and Avon Canal into Newbury
Rediscovering Simplicity Through Film In a world of high-resolution digital sensors and instant previews, there’s a quiet magic in returning to film. Recently, I took a walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal, a stretch leading into Newbury, England, armed not with…
In the Shadow of Giants: Avebury stone circle photography
A Journey into the Mystical Heart of Wiltshire There are landscapes in Britain where time seems thin — where history isn’t buried beneath layers of modern life but walks beside you. Avebury stone circle , in the heart of Wiltshire’s Marlborough Downs,…
Sunday Morning Medium Format Photography on the Kennet and Avon Canal
Photographing Aldermaston Wharf with the Bronica ETRSi and Kentmere Pan 100 – Medium Format Photography There is something quietly timeless about England’s canal network, particularly on a still Sunday morning. The soft reflections, moored narrowboats, distant bird calls, and the…
A Timeless Encounter: Horse and Trap on the Kennet and Avon Canal
Horse and Trap Photographed with the Zenza Bronica ETRSi and Kentmere Pan 100 Film There’s something magical about stepping into a moment that feels like it’s been lifted from the pages of history. While walking along the peaceful towpath of…
Experimental Film Photography at Dawn: Silchester Roman Wall on 35mm Film in Medium Format Camera
Exploring the Ancient Wall Through Experimental Analogue Photography 35mm Film in Medium Format Camera – In the quiet pre-dawn hours, I ventured out to the Silchester Roman Wall—a place steeped in history and mystery. But this wasn’t just another early…
Capturing Sunrise Photography at Watership Down: Beech Trees & Starbursts on the Wayfarers Walkway
Setting out in the pre-dawn hush of Sunrise Photography at Watership Down, my goal was simple yet profound: to capture the first golden rays of sunrise at Watership Down . Nestled in the rolling chalk hills of Hampshire, this celebrated…
Dawn Patrol at Baughurst Copse: A Morning with the Brown Hare
A New Approach to a Familiar Place There’s something uniquely rewarding about rising before the sun, heading out into the quiet of the countryside, and waiting for the world and the Brown Hare to wake up. This morning was no…
How to Take Creative Long Exposure Photography: 5 Tips to Elevate Your Shots
Why Long Exposure Photography Is So Captivating Creative long exposure photography lets you break free from the constraints of “instant” photography. By using longer shutter speeds, you can smooth out motion, stretch time, and create surreal images that tell deeper…
5 Roe Deer Photos: A Mindful Morning at Ashford Hill
A Quiet Encounter with the Wild Some mornings seem stitched together by something quieter than luck — 5 Roe Deer Photos stitched by patience, stillness, and the simple act of being there.This spring, in the soft woodland light of Ashford Hill Nature…
Yellow Filter Photography: My Test with the Pig Iron Filter at Calleva Atrebatum
There’s something quietly exciting about trying out new gear in familiar places—especially when that gear is as classic and simple as yellow filter photography. A few weeks ago, I finally got around to testing a Pig Iron Yellow Filter I’d picked…
? How US Tariffs Disrupt Photography World
US Tariffs Disrupt Photography – Reflections from a UK Photographer on Gear Costs, Industry Shifts, and Unexpected Workarounds When Donald Trump declared April 2nd “Liberation Day” and slapped a blanket 10% tariff on all US imports—with some Chinese goods facing…
