Travel & Lifestyle
In this section of the blog, we explore all things travel and lifestyle. Whether it’s locations, travel tips or shooting tricks; we have guides that will help you take the best photos possible.
Read: A Winter Escape – A Photographic Guide to South Africa
Matt Parry gets away from the British winter and heads to South Africa, camera in hand. Here are his top tips on what to shoot… Read More30 November 2016
Read: How to Travel Safely as a Photographer
Be sure to keep your camera gear safe when you travel. Shuo offers his top tips Read More02 June 2016
Read: How to Choose Your One-camera, One-lens Setup for a Day Out
Pack smart, travel sensible. Giles goes over what to consider when putting together a one-camera, one-lens setup Read More11 May 2016
Read: 7 more simple ways to take better holiday photos
2016 Update: Following on from our earlier guide to getting great holiday photos, here are seven more great tips Read More01 May 2016
Read: 8 ways to take better holiday photos
Off on holiday soon? Bear these pointers in mind to capture the essence of wherever it is you’re visiting Read More10 April 2016
Read: How to photograph fireworks
Capturing fireworks can be challenging but with a bit of planning, perseverance and guidance it can be done successfully. Read More05 November 2015
Read: Churches, Temples and More: How to Photograph Religious Buildings
The ornate and beautiful architecture of places of worship can make for some stunning photographic opportunities. Here’s how to make the most of them. Read More04 October 2015
Read: Photographer’s Guide to the Lake District this Autumn
This autumn the Lake District will explode with colour, vibrancy and the beauty of nature. Find out how to make the most of it with Drew Buckley’s guide Read More29 September 2015
Read: 7 Travel Photography Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Everyone’s probably come home from holiday with photos that aren’t as good as they could have been. Let Matt Golowczynski be your guide as he runs through the seven most common travel photography... Read More06 September 2015
Read: A Photographer’s Guide to the Isle of Skye
Let Kirk Norbury be your tour guide to the best photographic locations this popular Scottish destination had to offer. Our guide to the Isle of Skye… Read More15 August 2015
Read: Packing the Essentials: A guide to holiday photography
Heading on a photo trip? You’ll have a better time if you relax and bring only what you’ll need. David Cleland runs through his bare-essentials approach to holiday photography. Read More23 July 2015
Read: A Guide to Shooting Music Festivals
Heading to Glastonbury this week? Pro photographer Paul Bayfield shares some valuable tips about how to deal with the variety of challenges unique to shooting music festivals. Read More20 June 2015
Read: Landscape Photography Guide for Hillwalkers
Braving tough outdoor environments to capture great images can be daunting. David Cleland’s guide has some great tips to help you get it right. Read More26 May 2015
Read: How to Tell Stories with Your Travel Images
Thinking more like a storyteller can transform your travel photos. Geoff Harris explains how to get the most out of a place or event when time is tight. Read More03 April 2015
Read: How to Paint with Light
Want to give your night photography a lift? Tim Coleman explains how to paint with light. Read More24 October 2014
Read: Five quick ways to inject new life into your photography
Need to get your photography moving again? Here are five tips to help inspire you. Read More16 August 2014
Read: Get your family into photography this summer
With the school holidays here, it's time for some of us to think about how to keep the kids entertained during the summer. Why not get your family into photography? Tom Mason explains how. Read More21 July 2014
Read: How to photograph live performances
Fancy photographing a gig, festival or a theatrical production? Matt Golowczynski shares a few tips on how to get started and what camera settings to use. Read More06 July 2014
Read: 10 great travel photography tips
Planning on travelling soon and need some practical advice? Geoff Harris shares ten tips for getting excellent images wherever you choose to go. Read More29 May 2014
Read: 8 ways to get completely different images
Images all look the same? Need some inspiration? Inject new life into your photography with these eight great ideas. Read More16 January 2014
