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Flipping through Utopia Ending by Gianluca Calise feels like stepping back into a chunk of my life I had not pieced together until now. From August 2012 to early 2014, I was hopping planes every Sunday from Aberdeen to Heathrow, working as a change and configuration manager on a massive IT rollout for an oil…
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Photography’s always been about grabbing a moment and pinning it down, a frozen slice of time that whispers a story or whisks us somewhere we might never tread ourselves. Back in the mid-19th century, though, it turned into something more: a passport to the world’s edges. Travel, expedition, and tourism photography kicked off as a…
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Finn Curry’s photography captures the quiet, introspective beauty of the natural world with a style that feels both tranquil and deeply emotive. Based in East Sussex, Finn has built a reputation for crafting landscapes that linger in the mind, delicate yet powerful, understated yet rich with meaning. While much of his work draws from the…
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Every now and then, a book arrives that is more than just a photobook, it’s a profound exploration of memory, identity, and the human spirit, woven together through 87 photographs and 17 short stories.
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There’s a pull to studio portraits that’s always had me hooked. It’s not just a face, it’s a whole world caught in a frame, shaped by clever lighting, a thoughtful pose, and a photographer’s quiet spark, my first introduction to the studio portrait was my school photos, from nursery right up until I left school…
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When I first picked up The Ultimate Photography Demystified by David McKay, my Nikon D5300 was still a shiny new toy, fresh out of the box after years of longing. I’d been itching to dive into photography, but the reality of its endless dials, settings, and cryptic terms like “aperture” and “histograms” hit me hard.…
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Photography has evolved rapidly in the age of smartphones, and for anyone serious about capturing professional-grade photos, the right tools are essential. Halide Mark II isn’t just another camera app—it’s a carefully crafted toolkit that transforms your iPhone and iPad into portable photography studios. Designed for photographers, enthusiasts, and professionals alike, this app goes above…
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I’ll never forget the moment I first stumbled across Moses Aurelius’ Instagram, a Blade Runner-inspired image leapt off my feed, radiating atmosphere, colour, and a story that gripped me instantly. As someone who’s always been drawn to cinematic imagery, I was hooked. What I didn’t realise then was that Moses, based in Sydney, Australia, isn’t…
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Some books don’t just sit on your shelf, they settle into your soul. Robbie Lawrence’s Long Walk Home, published by Stanley/Barker, has precisely done that for me, earning the title of my favourite photobook to date. This exquisite double-volume work, a blend of candid action shots, studio portraiture, and a lyrical essay by the late…
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It’s been six weeks since I kicked off this photography journey with my iPhone 13, and blimey, has the landscape shifted! Back then, I was wrestling with mobile limitations and chasing creative sparks. Now, I’m standing at the edge of something bigger, clutching a shiny new (I say new, it’s second hand new) Nikon D5300…