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A fundamental photography habit, creating a "set of settings" that you always start from.

The importance of knowing where all the fundamental settings on your camera are - also known as "operating your camera blindfolded"!

Remember to slow down, even when you'd normally be in a rush, because the more you rush, the more mistakes you'll make, and the more time everything will take!

Location scouting is a really useful thing to do before a shoot, but what about the times when you can't get to the location before a shoot? Enter Google Maps, and google street view to give you a helping hand.

Using light well is crucial to taking great photographs, and sometimes that means thinking about how restrictive your lighting setup will be, and adjusting it to give you and your subject more freedom.

Musings on the 10 000 hours principle, and the importance of deliberate practice

Some thoughts on why you should go to in person exhibitions whenever you can, and how to make the most of them

Following on from last week's post, here's a few thoughts on the importance of seeking out good feedback whenever you can.

Some thoughts on how to deal with criticism in your work as a professional photographer, whether it's genuine or unwarranted.

Sometimes too much freedom can harm your creativity, rather than help. The right amount of constraint and structure can often be a huge benefit.

Some incredibly useful advice I was given during a portfolio review 25 years ago. Something that's deceptively simple, yet very powerful, and applies no matter what sort of photography you do. It's all about working towards making your images more like "film" than "TV"

When I first picked up a camera and started taking pictures, it took me an embarrassingly long time to learn the technical basics, and...

Are you a creative person? No? Really? See, I beg to differ - I believe that everyone's creative, but as responsible, busy adults in...

What’s behind the Focus Group?  Really simply, I want to help as many people as possible be more creative with their photography, and...