Be like the lily and open yourself to the opportunities that arise. A literal one this week, but I like it. The story behind the shot The landscape of the west coast of Scotland is very different to that
Open yourself to the opportunities that arise
Happy 2017!
A belated Happy New Year! The kids are back in school, the sun is shining, there are humpback whales swimming about in the sea outside and all is well with the world! Happy 2017 indeed! The story behind the shot
How to save money on your business photography
In the first post of this two part series, I talked about using free and low cost stock images to supplement your custom professional images. I also higlighted the importance of knowing when stock works, and when stock sucks! If you’re
When to save money on your business photography
Images sell. Presenting a cohesive set of images, consistent with your brand, will give your marketing a really professional polish. But when you’re just starting out, money can be tight. Not all photographers will choose to tell you this, but
Panning – How to freeze a moving object to depict speed
I was talking to a potential client recently about panning. Panning is a creative technique used to freeze action and blur the surroundings. It’s used to portray speed, where you have a moving object, such as a car, or racehorse.
Step away from the selfie
The story behind the shot – there’s actually two stories here. The first belongs to Jo Roberts, dietitian and registered nutritionist whose website went live last week. Jo’s approach to wellbeing is very much about sensible eating and wholesome food,
There is always something good in every day
The story behind the shot – this is Durness, the most north-westerly town on the mainland. The little town sprawls along a clifftop, overlooking white sand beaches punctuated with dramatic black stacks. I walked alone to the boardwalk viewpoint at
Give the ones you love wings to fly
How I love this photo! My wee boy Jamie was only three here. Stripped half naked and running wild on the beautiful white sands of Luskentyre, on the Isle of Harris. It was a chilly day, but sunny, which is as