Stephen Paul Young Photography
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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 I was looking for: stillness. Over time, wildlife photography became more than a hobby. It…
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. It’s here — in the stillness before the world wakes up — that I turn…
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 a modern mirrorless setup, but with my Canon EOS 300V, a roll of Kentmere Pan 100, and…
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, is one of those rare places. Unlike its more famous cousin, Stonehenge, Avebury invites you in.…
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 rhythm of footsteps on the towpath—it all invites a slower kind of seeing, and for…
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 the Kennet and Avon Canal in England, I was fortunate enough to stumble upon just such a…
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 morning shoot. Armed with a roll of Kentmere Pan 400 35mm film, a Zenza Bronica medium format camera,…
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 landmark invites photographers to explore its moody silhouettes and timeless woodlands. Armed with a sturdy tripod,…
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 exception. I set out early to Baughurst Copse, a place I’ve explored many times, but…
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 visual stories. Whether you’re photographing waterfalls, city streets, or starry skies, adding a creative twist…
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 Reserve, I spent a few precious hours capturing a series of 5 Roe Deer photos that became…
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 up on eBay (also spotted it on Amazon). I paired it with my Zenza Bronica medium format…
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 over 100% in levies [¹]—the headlines naturally focused on the political fallout. But for photographers…
Discovering Exposure the Old-School Way – On a clear, cloudless day at Silchester Roman Wall (Calleva Atrebatum), I decided on using the Sunny 16 Rule for the very first time. Armed with my Bronica ETRSi medium format camera and the 75mm lens, I loaded up a roll of Kentmere Pan 100 and left the light meter behind, Using the Sunny 16 Rule.…
What is Telephoto Photography? Telephoto photography allows you to capture distant subjects with incredible detail. Using lenses with longer focal lengths, you can bring faraway scenes closer and create stunning images. Table of Telephoto Lens Focal Lengths: Focal Length Range Description Common Uses 70-200mm Moderate telephoto Portraits, wildlife, sports 100-400mm Super telephoto Wildlife, sports, birdwatching…
A journey walking the Thames Path offers a unique perspective on both nature and urban life. This 10-mile stretch from Sonning to Pangbourne, passing through Reading, Caversham, and Mapledurham, captures the essence of the river’s charm. For this walk, I chose to document the experience using my trusty Canon AE-1 Program paired with a 50mm…
Landscape photography is a rewarding pursuit that allows photographers to capture the grandeur and beauty of the natural world. However, creating truly captivating landscape images requires more than just pointing your camera at a scenic view. To elevate your photography, it’s important to understand both the technical aspects and artistic elements that make up a…
Walking through the rolling hills of Hampshire, the sun beating down on my shoulders (Early Spring 2025), I couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of tranquility. The charm of these Photos from Watership Down, near Kingsclere, is undeniable — a landscape steeped in natural beauty and literary history. As a photographer, it felt like the…
The Stillness Before Dawn There’s a special kind of silence that exists before dawn, just before the world wakes up. It’s the hush of expectation, the moment when everything stands still, waiting for the first light to break the darkness. That’s the moment I stepped into Ashford Hill Wildlife Nature Reserve today, camera in hand,…
