LATEST NEWS:
Stay up to date with my projects, photography shoots I am planning, events I am attending and more!
Fungi Workshops + Photo Walk
I have already posted some dates for this years Autumn Fungi/Macro Workshops in the Forest of Dean. You can find dates and more information here.
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Also a big thanks to those of you who attended the Woodchester Photo Walk! It was a lovely two days of great people, sunshine and some beautiful lake views. I'd like to do photo walks every so often, at least once a season, so keep an eye out for an announcement of the next one!
Updates:
Print store:​
My print store is currently closed. As the price of shipping and materials have increased significantly, I am re-evaluating whether to keep the store running. I am hesitant to increase my pricing again, as I wanted to make my prints as affordable and accessible as possible, but unfortunately it's no longer viable. I will keep you updated on the progress of this.​
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My Health:​
I understand I have not been posting much recently. Although I am not generally consistent ha, I have felt frustrated with my lack of productivity in recent weeks. Unfortunately, I have recently been struggling with my health, however I am doing what I can to take care of myself and find energy to move forwards. This is nothing too serious, so don't worry, and hopefully you'll see more of me soon.
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Youtube Upload Dates:​​
For anyone who looks out for my videos on a Sunday, I will be uploading videos on a Friday instead from now.
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'The Two Dancers. Don't they look as though they're wearing furry boots?'
'I love the groups of fungi that sprout tall enough to peer around the leaf strewn floor. They look as though they're watchmen on the look out!'
What's next on Youtube?
In my latest video, I experiment with natural vs artificial lighting in macro photography. Instead of bouncing around the forest as I usually do, taking many photos, I decided to sit with a subject and work with the scene over a period of time to see how I could create different effects with lighting and other tools. Turns out, getting creative with lighting is quite fun!
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So, what is next?
Next up: Bluebells! 'I struggle to photography bluebells' is a common phrase I hear every year, and have uttered myself on occasion. So, I decided to approach bluebell photography a bit differently to see if bluebells were just not for me, or if I had been looking at them in the wrong way. Turns out, perspective is everything!
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I am currently filming a local woodland video where I scout a new corner of the forest and return to it over the period of a few days, each time with a different lens in hand. This is a seeing exercise to encourage myself to view the landscape in many different perspectives, and build a connection with it at the same time. It's turning out to be quite interesting and this sunny weather provides some beautiful light to work with!
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Weekly Fungi Hunt:
An unexpected find! While out checking on the bluebell growth in some local woods, I came across a tree stump covered in what I believe are puffball husks. Puffballs often leave behind these papery shells as they slowly decay over weeks, or even months. Judging by the number clustered together, this must have been quite a sight in its prime.
I’ll definitely be revisiting this stump in the autumn to see if the puffballs return!
Gear of the Month:
An awkward space...
Well, I have absolutely no clue what to put in this tiny little box, so… hello there, fellow internet wanderer. Here is a behind the scenes story.
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One of my recent videos nearly ended in disaster. After wrapping up filming, I lingered a bit to grab some B-roll and snap an awkward thumbnail photo (always the worst part). Then I suddenly realised I had just minutes before the car park closed and I was about to get locked in.
Cue the mad dash: me, sprinting with a bag full of camera gear, macro kit, and two tripods. I must’ve looked completely unhinged—sweaty, out of breath, and like I’d just escaped from somewhere. A running group passed me going the other way and gave me some seriously puzzled looks.
I reached the car in record time, only to discover…the parking hours had changed. I actually had another two hours. Brilliant. Absolutely mortifying. Could have been worse though, at least it wasn't a walk of shame back to the car after drowning a camera in a stream.
Nikon D850 Camera Body
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You may have noticed I have been playing with some other cameras recently out of curiosity. There are times where the size and weight of my D850 kit bothers me, and so I've considered introducing a second system into my camera bag that is lightweight and more travel friendly. This is likely to be the OM System; although I have not committed yet! Originally, I was looking at alternatives to see what I would most likely to replace my D850 with in the next couple of years, only to realise that, right now, nothing beats the images coming from my D850! It is such a great all-round camera and I can certainly put up with the weight for the time being, as long as I keep getting such great images from it. But then...perhaps I am biased ha!
If you have any questions, recommendations or comments, you are welcome to contact me via social media or email. I love hearing from you, although my inbox can get a little hectic, so please be patient in waiting for your response. I will aim to get back to you as quickly as I can!
Thanks and take care.