Inspire – An Interview with Neil Bloem, Lofoten Islands
Interview x Inspire Inspiration comes in many forms; it could be spectacular light, your subject once they step into the frame, a dream, memory or something you saw briefly on social media. What about the work of other photographers? Have you ever taken the time to browse through the creative work of others? Not to […]
I Know A Place – Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
I know a place… Where the animal kingdom roams as far as your eyes can see… Where stars have an extra twinkle and the sun exudes a blanket-like warmth… Where roars, quacks and trumpets form a daily soundtrack and where eyes glow from shrubs in the dark… Sawubona, welcome to the wilderness of Madikwe Game […]
Golden, BC – Alpine Adventures at Purcell Mountain Lodge
Visual Hotel Review – Purcell Mountain Lodge Coordinates – 51°15’39.1″N 117°18’56.1″W Flying over alpine wonders in a private helicopter, gazing upon landscapes you’ll be exploring in the coming days as you keep your eyes peeled for grizzly bears. It’s not your average way to get from A to B but wow, if an arrival to […]
Visual Hotel Review: Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver
Where pulling back the curtains reveals the bustling waterway, rugged mountain peaks and stunning scenery of Vancouver, Canada. Welcome to Fairmont Waterfront, it’s beeutiful (you’ll see why 😉). Few hotels offer the ability to photograph landscape images from your room. Not only that but you can even lie on your cushy bed and capture the […]
Underwater Photography: Kayaking Glacial Meltwater in Canada
Hidden high in the Lillooet Range of British Columbia, Canada you’ll find vibrant turquoise streams of glacial meltwater. This natural phenomenon only happens for a few weeks each year and I have to say, photographing this landscape in is something I’ll never forget. Melting rapidly as summer creeps in, the streams produce an intense clarity […]
Provence Lavender Fields – A Photographer’s Guide to the Lavender Fields of Valensole
Provence Lavender Fields – The Best Locations to visit on the Valensole Plateau… Want to skip through purple fields of Provence lavender as bees buzz happily around you and the warm summer sunshine lights up the sky above? The Provence region of France is glowing in the summertime so if you’re planning a trip to […]
Landscape Highlights of the Highest Road in France
The Col de la Bonette Coordinates – 44.3216° N, 6.8069° E I’ll confess, I didn’t actually realise we were driving on the highest paved road in France until we were nearly at the very top. Our old car was struggling more than usual, a weird puttering and grinding sound started at about 1500m in elevation […]
Location Scout: Photogenic Waterfalls to Visit in Bali
Bali is lush. It’s a tropical paradise where rainforest grows rampant, greens are greener than anywhere you’ve been before and where waterfalls shower their way through mist-filled gullies. If you’re heading for Bali and want to explore some natural wonders away from the coastline head north and be treated to cascading delights in the island’s […]
10 Photography Experiences to Have in Iceland
Iceland Photography Experiences – Where to go + What to Photograph in Iceland. Iceland and photography are like peanut butter and toast, they go together. It’s where glaciers, waterfalls and other-worldly landscapes await you and your camera, ready to provide the adventure of a lifetime. I’ve previously written a guide to Iceland’s South Coast photography […]
Enchanting Luxury at the Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Visual Hotel Review – Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, Japan Stone steps lead through an 800-year-old Japanese garden where vibrant autumn trees dance delicately over a koi pond. It’s every bit as enchanting as it sounds! You’ll find this historic garden within the grounds of the sparkling new Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto at the foot of […]
Photographing the Colours of the Cook Islands
Photographing the Cook Islands of Rarotonga + Aitutaki The Cook Islands are a bright, visual playground of tropical tones. From the sea to the sky, you’re spoilt for ever changing landscapes to photograph and if you’re a beach person, this is one place to add to your list! Having visited this corner of paradise three […]
14 Photogenic Winter Destinations in Europe
Where to go in Europe for amazing winter photos! There’s a chill in the air, snow in the mountains and magic in the sky. Winter is perhaps the most photogenic season in Europe and by far my personal favourite, offering a variety of landscapes formed by dramatic weather conditions. Photographing winter scenery is a constant […]