Location: Norway (Stavanger, Eidfjord, Briksdal, Åndalsnes) · Camera: Canon EOS 5DSR · Lens: 24-70mm EF L series Two weeks across Norway's fjords, glaciers, and mountains, shot on a single camera…
The core idea: Better gear rarely improves your photography. Small habits, repeated consistently, do. Ten habits — built from years photographing wildlife, landscapes, ancient ruins, and quiet local scenes across…
Autumn comes softly here, beneath the canopy of Great Haughurst Copse — a season stitched together from wind, woodsmoke, and the slow drift of colour through the trees. In autumn woodland photography,…
Location: Avebury Stone Circle, Wiltshire · Camera: Zenza Bronica ETRSi · Film: Kentmere Pan 100 A morning wandering Britain's largest prehistoric stone circle with a medium format camera, letting black…
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…
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…
In a world obsessed with pin-sharp images, I find myself drawn to something different—something more fluid, more abstract, and ultimately more reflective of how I see the world. This is…
An early morning photography walk in winter offers a unique atmosphere for photography, and the Kennet and Avon Canal at Aldermaston Wharf provided the perfect setting. Armed with my newly…
By Stephen Paul Young · Canon EOS R5 Review · Wildlife & Landscape Photography The Canon EOS R5 is the camera that replaced my Canon EOS 5DS R after years…
What this covers: A working photographer's honest comparison of film and digital — not a technical specification exercise, but a real account of how both mediums function in practice, when…
I am thrilled to announce the release of my latest coffee table book, Towpath Reflections: Positive Affirmations and Photographs from Aldermaston Wharf. This positive affirmation photography book holds a special place…
Black and White Film Photography As we move through life, especially in a world that’s perpetually buzzing with digital noise, it’s easy to get swept up in the constant chase…
As the final day of meteorological summer approached, I found myself drawn to the ancient woodlands of Morgaston Wood. The afternoon light was soft, the shadows long, and the air…
By Stephen Paul Young · Canon EOS 5DS R Review · North Norfolk Railway The Canon EOS 5DS R is a camera that asks something of you. Its 50.6-megapixel sensor…
The Zenza Bronica ETR series was a line of medium format cameras produced by Zenza Bronica, a Japanese camera manufacturer known for high-quality, professional cameras. The Zenza Bronica ETR Lenses…
By Stephen Paul Young · Sigma EX DG 12-24mm HSM Review · Ladle Hill & Watership Down, Hampshire There are lenses that earn their place in the bag permanently, and…
Sunrise and Sunset Photography, at its essence, is about capturing moments. And what better moments to capture than the ephemeral beauty of sunrises and sunsets? These times of day offer…
Exploring Blakeney Quay with Ilford FP4 and Bronica ETRSi, Nestled along the serene coast of North Norfolk, stands as a picturesque testament to the region's maritime heritage and natural beauty.…
By Stephen Paul Young · Film Photography · June 2024 · Updated 2026 A personal review of Kodak Ultramax 400 — shot on a Canon EOS 300V across three North…
By Stephen Paul Young · Ilford FP4 Plus Review · Watership Down, Hampshire Ilford FP4 Plus is one of the great classic black and white films — a medium-speed emulsion…
