THE JOURNAL
EXPLORING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN DOGS AND ART
UNDERSTANDING YOUR SUBJECT: ‘SPEAKING DOG’
I was recently asked by the Master Photographers Association to write an article for their magazine around the importance of understanding dogs, as a photographer. This is a subject that's very close to my heart, and something I could waffle on about for hours, so...
THE IMPORTANCE OF AUTHENTICITY
I’ve been itching to write this post for months. I don’t typically write content for other photographers, but since they make up a large part of my following, there’s a chance that this might actually be worthwhile. I’ll do my best to avoid this turning into a rant....
SESSION GUIDE: CHOOSING THE PERFECT LOCATION
Is your dog an urban explorer, or a woodland wanderer? Maybe they're more of a beach bum? When it comes to choosing a location for your session, you want your dog to feel as comfortable as possible so that they can be themselves and have a great time. That way I can...
GIVING BACK AS A VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHER
Being able to give back to my community is a huge privilege, and an experience that has probably had more impact on my photography than anything else. Without the opportunity to work with the dogs and the amazing team at Animals In Need Northamptonshire, I may never...
ANIMALS IN NEED: CAN A PHOTO SAVE A LIFE?
Imagine having to leave your home. Imagine leaving your friends and family and your everyday life behind. Imagine being thrown into a world full of strange people, unfamiliar smells and sounds, and surroundings unlike anything you've ever seen before. Imagine not...
QUALIFYING AS A MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER
I need to start with a confession. When I first became a photographer, I told myself that I didn't need validation or approval from anybody, especially not an organisation or qualifying body. My time at university had left me feeling jaded, and I'd be damned if I was...
DISPLAYING YOUR ARTWORK IN YOUR HOME
For many of my clients, their biggest struggle is figuring out what to do with their photos after our session. There's a growing culture these days for saving photos onto a USB with the intention of working that part out later. Don't get me wrong, there are times when...
WELL WORTH THE WAIT: WILLOW & OAKLEY
One of my biggest fears as a photographer is that my clients won't love their photos. What if they're not what they were expecting? What if they hate them all? Combine that with my second biggest fear - rain during a session, argh! - and you've got one nervous wreck...
2019 CHARITY CALENDAR PROJECT: LOOKING BACK
At the end of 2017 I set myself a challenge. I wanted to take on something that would push me creatively throughout the year, and give me the chance to raise money for my local animal shelter, Animals In Need. And so, my 2019 Charity Calendar project was born. Fast...
FINE ART DOG PHOTOGRAPHER | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, EAST MIDLANDS, UK AND BEYOND