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Capturing the Blue Hour: An pre-dawn visit to Seaham Lighthouse
In the quiet moments before dawn, when the world is still wrapped in slumber and the sky begins to don its blue cloak, lies a time photographers affectionately call the “blue hour.” It’s a magical time, a fleeting window where the world seems to hold its breath, and…
How To: Intentional Camera Movement
Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) is a technique where the photographer intentionally moves the camera during an exposure. Instead of maintaining stillness and freezing a moment in time ICM employs controlled motion to create dynamic, often abstract images. Think of it like panning, except there’s no subject to follow…
Dividing Lines: Finding a Niche as a Photographer
As a photographer I’m often asked “what do you photograph?” My answer is usually “well, anything, I guess”. You see, I don’t really consider myself as having a niche. I have looked to find one but I enjoy photographing such a wide variety of subjects, styles, locations and…
Analogue vs Digital Photography: The Timeless Allure of Instant Gratification
In photographic circles there’s an age-old debate that just won’t go away. A debate between digital and analogue photography, which boils down to the allure of digital convenience and instant gratification, versus the nostalgia and process of analog photography. It’s a debate that has raged on for decades,…
Darkness and Light: The Contrast of Eilean Glas
First established in 1789 by Thomas Smith, Eilean Glas Lighthouse takes its name from Glas Island on which it stands. Located on the east coast of Scalpay it was one of the first four lighthouses to be built in Scotland and continues to provide guidance to ships navigating…
Ceasefire Now: Documenting the Palestine Solidarity Campaign Marches
Capturing the Voices Since October 7th 2023 the world has witnessed an outpouring of support and solidarity for Palestine amidst escalating tensions and conflicts in the region. From city streets to local parks people from all walks of life have gathered to raise their voices, demanding an end…