A local project - Life In Leighton Buzzard

April 26, 2018

Like many photographers, I'm not fortunate enough to live in a major city, full of vibrance and inspiration, nor do I have the time/funds to travel regularly to shoot in different places.

Much has been written about making the most of the opportunities that lay on your doorstep, right under your nose, so I decided to use my local area as a way to practise, learn and develop my photography skills.

Illness, creative experimentation and a new toy...

February 27, 2018 in art, design, photography, streetphotography, urban, urbanphotography

I recently bought a new camera and, needing another inter-changeable lens body, I opted for the small but reputedly powerful Fujifilm XT20. So far, I've only managed to test it out during two very brief trips, once to London and again in Oxford (with my family).

For those two sessions the weather was totally different (London = rain, Oxford = sunshine), but one thing remained the same - I felt dreadful. In fact, both times I'd much rather have been in bed than playing around with a new camera...

A flattened London...

February 07, 2018 in art, design, landscapephotography, photography, streetphotography, urban, urbanphotography, London, minimalism, Minimalist

Flat light for street photography is never ideal. Everything looks grim. Everything looks grey.

Even a city as vibrant and stimulating as London can quickly become dull and unexciting!

A Bath For Easter...

April 18, 2017 in art, design, photography

Carly and I have just returned from a short break to Bath and the surrounding area. We stayed at a fantastic Airbnb, the home of a very welcoming and creative family in a place called Box (highly recommended - if you want specifics, get in touch!).