Behind the Lens – The Olympus Photographers
Photography Inspiration: Behind the Professional Lens You’ve heard me say it before and I’ll say it again to kick off this article; photography isn’t only about what gear you have but how you use...
Gear Talk – A Review of the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Hello Gorgeous – The Olympus OM-D E-M1X has arrived! Hiking through the frozen tundra of Finnish Lapland in -20degrees, the Olympus OM-D E-M1X slung over my shoulder, I was in awe of the pastel...
Never Stop The Journey – Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Travelling as a photographer is a journey like no other. There’s the moments of light peeking over mountain tops, wispy clouds of all shapes and sizes filling the sky, cities filled with culture and...
Testing my new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II in Iceland
Photography for me has never been about gear. I’m more about landscapes than lenses and have always focused on creative perspectives over fan dangle gadgets. For the past six years I’ve had the same...
A Guide to the Photogenic Wonders + Experiences on Fraser Island
Fraser Island Photography Location Guide Imagine somewhere with a colour palette featuring many of the world’s natural wonders. Ocean blues, rainforest greens, sandy whites, mineral reds, sunset yellows and pink pastel dusks…they’re all here....
Wildlife Photography – An Interview with Rob Cottle
Wildlife Photography – An Interview with Rob Cottle Few of us have the kind of dedication that sees us wade up to our chest in chilly water to sit and wait for the perfect...
How to Learn Photography – 8 Learning Styles for Photographers
How to Learn Photography Find what works for you to learn photography As photographers we are constantly learning. Not only is gear and technology advancing quicker than toasting bread, it feels as though the...
Creative Photography Course – Information + FAQ
Online Photography Course The Creative Photography Course Online Learning | Six Monthly Workbooks | Creative Focus *For beginners and intermediate photographers looking to take their photography to the next level. I’m so excited to...
The Best Photography Locations in Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown Photography Locations, New Zealand Be prepared to have your breath taken away by mountain scenery that’s simply inspiring from all angles. Flying into Queenstown is an experience in itself but the winding roads...
Setting the Scene: Depth of Field + the Foreground
Photography Tips – Depth of Field + the Foreground Composition is one of the most important elements of photography. The way you see a scene is translated by your creative approach to framing a...
How to Use Your Camera in Extreme Climates
Photo Tips – Camera Care in Extreme Climates When venturing away on a trip with your camera you’ll probably check to see what weather you’re expecting beforehand. If you’re like me, weather forecasting is...
Beneath the Surface – Underwater Portrait Photography
The underwater world is like a blue watery canvas ready and waiting for your creative ideas. Of course there’s marine life and natural formations like rocks and coral to photograph but adding your own...
Setting the Scene: Underwater Photography
Getting Started with Underwater Photography Taking your photography below the surface opens up so many creative opportunities. Water is my favourite element to work with and once you’ve got the gear and some technical...
Perspectives: 14 Places to take Eiffel Tower Photos
Paris Photography: Eiffel Tower Photos Where to take the best Eiffel Tower Pictures… Paris is somewhere that always manages to sparkle no matter how many times you photograph it. It’s one of those fascinating...
Setting the Scene: How to Use White Balance
White Balance Photography – A quick guide to adjusting White Balance Settings White Balance is simple function that will change the way you photograph forever. If you’ve been using automatic settings on your camera...
Perspectives: The Magic of Jökulsárlón Lagoon, Iceland
Iceland Travel Inspiration – Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón is the type of place that’s hard to leave. It draws you in with its natural beauty, tranquil silence and overwhelming frozen figures that float throughout...
Behind the Lens – Working with Water
If you’ve been a long-time reader of The Wandering Lens you will have seen me mention many times how much I love incorporating the element of water into my work. Photographing water, being in...
Working as a Travel Photographer in 2021
Travel Photography Jobs in 2021 – Let’s start the conversation… Travel, ah that word conjures up so many butterflies, memories and immediately puts a smile on my face. Unfortunately, most of us didn’t use...
Minimalist Landscape Photography – A Quick Guide to taking Minimalist Photos
Minimalist Photography: How to take Minimalist Landscape Photos Minimalist landscape photography is one of the most inspiring forms of photography to capture. Those empty spaces that work to highlight a beautiful subject and scene....
Perspectives: The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto
Photographing the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove The immense size of bamboo stalks rising above is enough to overwhelm you in the best possible way. Natural beauty is on full display here at the Arashiyama Bamboo...
6 Unpopular Opinions About Photography
Musings + unpopular opinions related to photography I’m not sure about you but I love reading or hearing about unpopular opinions. There’s even an entire radio show dedicated to it in the UK and...
Setting the Scene – Intentional Camera Movement (ICM)
Intentional Camera Movement – ICM Photography: Learn how to create beautiful blurred motion! Blur in photography isn’t usually a good thing. We all want sharp, clear images with plenty of detail to showcase the...
Bryce Canyon National Park – A Photographer’s Guide
Perspectives – A Photographer’s Guide to Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon is like more National Parks in the US, a photogenic gem. Epic landscapes offering such diverse scenes, you could spend years visiting...
Creative Photography Techniques to Try with Your Camera
Creative Photography Techniques – For Beginners to Advanced! Creative photography techniques aren’t only for professionals or advanced photographers, anyone can get started by learning a few nifty little tricks to improve your photography. Your...