Stephen Paul Young Photography
Stephen Paul Young Photography
Finding the right location can transform your photography. This section brings together location guides designed to help you discover inspiring places to shoot and make the most of them.
Each guide highlights the unique features of a location — from historic ruins and scenic landscapes to hidden woodlands and coastal viewpoints. Posts include practical details such as the best time of day to visit, what to look out for, and how to handle the lighting and conditions you’re likely to encounter.
Whether you’re exploring local countryside, planning a trip further afield, or simply looking for fresh inspiration close to home, these guides will help you arrive prepared. Alongside practical tips, you’ll also find creative advice for composing images and making the most of what each site has to offer.
Perfect for both beginners and experienced photographers, this section is about combining exploration with technique, so you can enjoy the journey as much as the results.
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…
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,…
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 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…
Lomography Lady Grey 400 as the vibrant hues of spring began to bloom across Oxfordshire, I embarked on a delightful journey to Witney, a charming town steeped in history and adorned with picturesque streets. Armed with my trusty Canon EOS…
The Autumn's scents, colours and coolness are replacing the heat and humidity of this summer, and it's a great opportunity to get out and capture shots of this, my favourite season.
