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  • Top Tips for Finding Wildlife & Locations for Photography

    Top Tips for Finding Wildlife & Locations for Photography

    When I'm running photography workshops, I often get asked how I found the location, and it has been through a number of different techniques. I thought I'd go through a few tips that have helped me both find wildlife and also new locations for wildlife photography.

  • The Black & White Beauty of Pied Flycatchers

    The Black & White Beauty of Pied Flycatchers

    I visited the National Trust site of Padley Gorge, hoping to catch more than just a glimpse of the stunning summer migrant, the Pied Flycatcher. Once I got my eye (and ears) in, I was treated to some fantastic views and managed to capture some photos that I'm very happy with. I hope you enjoy!

  • The Perfect Alternative to your Heavy Tripod Head?

    The Perfect Alternative to your Heavy Tripod Head?

    In this video I introduce you to the brilliant SpeediGimbal. As someone who looks to handhold for most of my photography, this is the perfect compromise between having a lightweight camera support & whilst maintaining maximum flexibility.

  • Urban Cemeteries are a Hidden Gem for Wildlife Photography - OM System OM-1

    Urban Cemeteries are a Hidden Gem for Wildlife Photography - OM System OM-1

    Once again I'm joined by the brilliant Dan Willis, but this time he's joined me in a beautiful cemetery in Bristol. These green spaces are a fantastic place to find wildlife within in urban setting. My goal for the day is to nail some shots of my grandma's favourite bird - the Eurasian Jay. Take a watch to see how I get on.

  • Can Lightroom's Lens Blur Feature Help with Subject Separation in Wildlife Photography?

    Can Lightroom's Lens Blur Feature Help with Subject Separation in Wildlife Photography?

    In today's video I'm testing out Lightroom's "Lens Blur" feature, to see whether it can help achieve the subject separation only possible with expensive wide aperture lenses and larger camera sensors. I have chosen 4 photos, each chosen to be gradually more difficult for the feature to work, to test whether I should be utilising this as part of my editing workflow.

  • The Elusive Wild Boar in the Forest of Dean

    The Elusive Wild Boar in the Forest of Dean

    I'm out in the Forest of Dean in the hope of catch sight of and photograph the elusive Wild Boar. There is evidence of their activity almost everywhere you look in the forest, but finding them to photograph is a different challenge altogether. Join me in this stunning woodland, where I wait for the chance to (hopefully) capture some photos & footage of this magnificent mammal.

  • Dipper Photography Utilising the Live ND Mode on OM System OM-1

    Dipper Photography Utilising the Live ND Mode on OM System OM-1

    I'm joined by the wonderful Dan Willis for a photography walk along a beautiful stretch of river in the Peak District. Just like last week, I'm capturing photos using slow-shutter speeds, however rather than using an ND Filter, I'm utilising the Live ND Mode that can be found in Olympus & OM System cameras. Whilst I wasn't initially planning on photographing Dippers, I just couldn't resist.

  • Photographing Dippers with Slow Shutter Speeds
  • In Search of Adders in the Peak District - OM System OM-1 & Olympus M.Zuiko 300mm F4 Pro

    In Search of Adders in the Peak District - OM System OM-1 & Olympus M.Zuiko 300mm F4 Pro

    The Adder is a species I've been trying to find for 3 years in the UK - I've returned to this one site many times during March/April in hope of getting a glimpse of one of these beautiful creatures. In today's video I go through everything I've learned during my research of the species and maybe, just maybe, this time I'm successful with my quest to find one.

  • Journey into Macro Photography: Butterfly World with the OM System OM-1 & Olympus 60mm F2.8 Macro

    Journey into Macro Photography: Butterfly World with the OM System OM-1 & Olympus 60mm F2.8 Macro

    You join me at Butterfly World in Swindon for my first macro photography video, with plenty more macro photography videos to come. I'm so pleased with the results I'm able to get with my Olympus 60mm F2.8 Macro lens, Meike MK320 and a homemade diffuser. It's a brilliant place to witness myriad species of stunning butterflies and also ideal for practicing your macro photography.

  • Using Lightroom to Edit Micro Four Thirds Wildlife Photos

    Using Lightroom to Edit Micro Four Thirds Wildlife Photos

    In today's video I use Lightroom to show you how to minimise some issues people can have with micro four thirds sensors - dealing with noise & subject isolation. I've tried to keep this video as simple as possible to showcase a few techniques that I use when it's a noisy photo and the distance between the subject & background isn't big enough.

  • Stunning Light for Waxwing Photography

    Stunning Light for Waxwing Photography

    In today's video I'm in Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire hoping to get my first ever glimpse of the beautiful Waxwing. My expectations were blown out of the water as there was a flock of over 30 birds and the weather & light couldn't be any more perfect. Oh and a big thank you to my friend Dave, who not only helped me locate the Waxwings, but has also lent me his 300mm F4 whilst mine is being repaired.

  • RSPB Otmoor is Birding Heaven

    RSPB Otmoor is Birding Heaven

    In today's video I'm visiting RSPB Otmoor for the first time. Whilst I didn't really know what to expect, I was assured by my friend that it was a birding paradise, and he wasn't wrong! Whilst the main takeaway was the incredible amount of duck species, I saw much more throughout the day. I also had the incredible privilege of witnessing yet another starling murmuration, something I'll simply never tire of.

  • Magical Murmuration of Starlings - RSPB Ham Wall & Shapwick Heath

    Magical Murmuration of Starlings - RSPB Ham Wall & Shapwick Heath

    In today's video I'm visiting RSPB Ham Wall and Shapwick Heath in the hope of capturing some footage & photos of the sensational amount of Starlings that call this area home over winter. I hope I've managed to showcase what a ridiculously special experience this is. If you've never been to see a starling murmuration, I would say it's a must for any wildlife lover!

  • Beautiful Weather for Red Kite Photography - Chilterns

    Beautiful Weather for Red Kite Photography - Chilterns

    In today's video I'm photographing Red Kites in the beautiful Chilterns. I get treated to absolutely stunning weather conditions and can't quite believe my luck. I hope I managed to successfully capture some of the beauty of the day, I'm very pleased I remembered to bring my drone with me. The Red Kites were out in force, and I managed to come back with a whole host of different images! Oh what a day it was, I hope you enjoy watching the video as much as I enjoyed making it.

  • Unlocking New Wildife Photography Skills with Grey Seals

    Unlocking New Wildife Photography Skills with Grey Seals

    In today's video I'm on the east coast of Norfolk, Horsey Gap, to search for Atlantic Grey Seals during the pupping season and whilst that doesn't go entirely to plan, I chat about how: consistently photographing one subject can force you to become more creative, the various techniques I've used to try and expand my portfolio of seal photos & how you can do to the same for your own photography.

  • How to photograph in "bad light" & The Ethics of Location Sharing

    How to photograph in "bad light" & The Ethics of Location Sharing

    In today's video I'm in Norfolk concentrating on some slow shutter speed photography with some beautiful short-eared owls. I talk about what I'm looking for in the scene & what settings I used to achieve these stylistic photos. I also start that video with a few thoughts on the sharing of locations and would love to hear your thoughts on this topic.

  • When Weather Disrupts Wildlife Photography - Mountain Hare Excursion

    When Weather Disrupts Wildlife Photography - Mountain Hare Excursion

    In today's video I'm in the Peak District with my friend Dev, and we go in search of England's only remaining population of Mountain Hare. As you can tell by the title and thumbnail, things don't exactly go to plan, but I hope you enjoy the journey and enjoy the photos we DID manage to get.

  • Autumnal & Rainy POV Nature Photography

    Autumnal & Rainy POV Nature Photography

    Sit back & relax whilst I take you with me around the beautiful Tatton Park for some nature photography. The aim was to make the most of the autumnal colours, and they were certainly out in force - it was my first time visiting the park and I'm sure I'll be back soon. I used a combination of my OM System OM-1 with my 40-150mm + 1.4 extender, and my new Google Pixel 8 Pro.

  • Quick & Easy Wildlife Photography using a Wide Angle Lens

    Quick & Easy Wildlife Photography using a Wide Angle Lens

    Join me as I take you through a quick & easy technique to capture a different perspective of common water birds you can find at most local parks. All you need is a camera, a kit zoom lens and some bird food; to find out the rest you'll have to watch the video!

  • Tips & Tricks for Photographing the Deer Rut

    Tips & Tricks for Photographing the Deer Rut

    Join me on a beautiful morning photographing the annual deer rut in Bradgate Park, Leicestershire. I go through some tips & tricks and talk you through different ideas to capture the beauty & drama of this wildlife spectacle.

  • Capturing the chaos of a Gannet Feeding Frenzy at Bempton Cliffs

    Capturing the chaos of a Gannet Feeding Frenzy at Bempton Cliffs

    Join me on a wonderful trip to photograph diving gannets off the coast of Yorkshire by Bempton Cliffs. The trip was organised through Yorkshire Coast Nature and took place at the start of August. I go through gear recommendations, settings advice and show some of my photos from the session - talking about what I thought worked and what didn't. It was an incredibly exhilarating session that I hope to do again next year.

  • Making the most of the OM System OM-1 to photograph Wall Lizards

    Making the most of the OM System OM-1 to photograph Wall Lizards

    Join me into the small world of the Wall Lizards of Bristol. I utilise some of the aspects of the OM System OM-1 (double the depth of field of a full frame camera & Pro Capture) to capture photos & footage of these beautiful reptiles.

  • In search of the Alpine Ibex in the French Alps

    In search of the Alpine Ibex in the French Alps

    Join me & my friends as we go searching in the stunning French Alps to capture some photos and footage of the Alpine Ibex.

  • Searching for the Alpine Marmot in the French Alps

    Searching for the Alpine Marmot in the French Alps

    Join me as I go searching in the stunning French Alps to capture some photos and footage of the Alpine Marmot.

  • Photographing Red Grouse in a beautiful Purple Heathland

    Photographing Red Grouse in a beautiful Purple Heathland

    Join me as I attempt to capture some photos and footage of Red Grouse in and around a beautiful purple heathland in the Peak District.

  • Part 2 - Dawn until dusk on the Isle of Mull

    Part 2 - Dawn until dusk on the Isle of Mull

    I was lucky enough to spend 3 and a half weeks on the Isle of Mull in June this year. 10 days for my own photography and 2 weeks guiding clients around the beautiful island. This video takes place over one day (from dawn until dusk), as I go around with my friend seeing what we can photograph.

  • Part 1 - Dawn until dusk on the Isle of Mull

    Part 1 - Dawn until dusk on the Isle of Mull

    I was lucky enough to spend 3 and a half weeks on the Isle of Mull in June this year. 10 days for my own photography and 2 weeks guiding clients around the beautiful island. This video takes place over one day (from dawn until dusk), as I go around with my friend seeing what we can photograph.

  • Slow shutter speed and low-key photography with Gannets

    Slow shutter speed and low-key photography with Gannets

    In today's video I'm at RSPB Bempton Cliffs visiting the gannet colony. I was there with the aim of doing some high-key photography, however the weather didn't quite play ball, so I decided to experiment with some slow shutter speed & low-key photography.

  • Photographing Beavers in Southern England

    Photographing Beavers in Southern England

    In today's video I bring you along to film & photograph a beaver colony in the South of England. It was such a privilege to spend time with these amazing animals and I hope you enjoy the video as much as I enjoyed the experience!

  • Photographing Dippers & Mandarin Ducks in the Peak District

    Photographing Dippers & Mandarin Ducks in the Peak District

    In today's video I'm in the stunning Peak District doing a recce of my favourite Dipper site ahead of my 2nd lot of Dipper workshops of the year. Join me whilst I'm checking on the progress of nest sites & get a surprise visit from a pair of Mandarin Ducks.