Technique

Developing a black and white world
Birmingham

Developing a black and white world

Black and white photography is reinventing itself in the analogue world. I had the opportunity to take part in an analogue photography day courtesy of PRISM Photography. The course was organised by Francesco Felcini, who has a studio in Stryx Gallery, where he has a…

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The Photography and Video Show 2026
Birmingham

The Photography and Video Show 2026

Overall, the Photography and Video Show 2026 at the NEC Birmingham was an enjoyable experience. With so much to see and explore, the day passed quickly. I may differ from many delegates, as I was not there to purchase equipment or products…

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Photography Inspiration: Finding Creativity in Hay Wood
Warwickshire

Photography Inspiration: Finding Creativity in Hay Wood

Photography inspiration can be hard to find, especially when it feels like you have already photographed everything around you. Many photographers reach a point where creativity feels stalled, making it difficult to see familiar places with fresh eyes.

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Suspended Worlds – with oil and water
Oil & Water

Suspended Worlds – with oil and water

As readers will know, I regularly post oil and water pictures on my blog. I have completed a couple of sessions and now have a new set of pictures to share. The differences in these photos lie in the various backgrounds I…

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Photographing Norwich Cathedral and the Close
Heritage

Photographing Norwich Cathedral and the Close

The close is a small village of houses within Norwich Cathedral walls.  The area is also home to Norwich School and during the day there is an influx of tourists who visit both the Cathedral and the Close. My school friend, Tim, lives in…

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Photographing the wood from the trees at Hagley Park
Nature

Photographing the wood from the trees at Hagley Park

Woodland photography is one of my interests as there are several woods near to me that I love wandering around taking photographs with my camera.  The skills that are involved with taking such pictures, I have learnt by trial and error.  However, my technique…

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A foggy start to the day in Birmingham
Birmingham

A foggy start to the day in Birmingham

Pulling the curtains back, I saw the fog which lifts any photographers spirits.  Fortunately, I had to be in Birmingham early and I knew that I would be able to get some good pictures of Dorridge station in the fog before it lifted.  I…

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Birmingham Demonstration for Ceasefire in Gaza January 2024
Birmingham

Birmingham Demonstration for Ceasefire in Gaza January 2024

There have been many demonstration marches across the country calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. A large Palestinian demonstration march for the end of hostilities in the Isreal-Gaza war took place in Birmingham in January 2024. These are my pictures of the…

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