As a professional photographer who runs a photography business, including an online photography course, I am often asked if I have any tips on how to run a successful photography business. I also get e-mails from time to time from readers asking me why their photos aren’t selling. Possibly they’ve set up an online photo […]
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The Best Travel Suit for Men: 4 Suits I’ve Tested Across Years of Travel
Jess and I are lucky enough to travel a lot, with our travels taking us to all sorts of locations and venues around the world. Whilst most of our travels don’t require formal clothing, there are occasions where we need to dress up. Fancy restaurants, cruise formal nights, conferences where I’m giving photography talks, destination […]
A Guide to Visiting Pompeii
Pompeii is one of the most well-known archaeological sites in Italy, and for good reason. I first visited back in 1995, and we’ve been back several times since. Each visit, there’s been more to see as excavations continue to uncover new parts of the city. There’s a fair bit to think about before you go, […]
The Best Photography Bean Bags in 2026 (Hands-On Tested)
A photography accessory that I find useful for all sorts of things as a professional photographer is a photography bean bag. These are a versatile and highly portable product which can be used for a range of different types of photography. I first got into using a photography bean bag when Jess and I went […]
Visiting the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Ireland – Review & Tips
If you’re a fan, as I am, of the Game of Thrones TV show, you should know that you can actually tour the Game of Thrones studio where many scenes from the show were filmed. The Linen Mill Studios is found in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, just outside Belfast. It is where many iconic scenes from […]
Peak Design Camera Straps Review: Every Strap Tested
I bought my first Peak Design Slide strap in 2015. Since then, my Peak Design straps have been rained on, snowed on, covered in mud, dragged through the Ugandan jungle on a gorilla trek, and had one chewed on by a fox in a Glasgow cemetery. I’ve filed two warranty claims (both honoured), owned three […]
The Best Food Tours in London & How to Choose
If you are planning a trip to London you are probably hoping to try some of the local British food and drink. But other than fish and chips and a pint of beer, you might be wondering what else you should be trying, and where you should go to get the best of what’s on […]
Tips for Visiting Alton Towers
Alton Towers is one of our favourite theme parks in the UK. It’s home to a great many rides and attractions, from the kid-friendly rides and shows in CBeebies Land to the high-octane thrill rides such as the Smiler and Nemesis Reborn. It is the largest theme park in the UK, and we’ve been lucky […]
How to Organize and Find Your Digital Photos
If you find yourself struggling to organize your digital photo library, you are not alone. These days, it is so easy to take thousands of photos. The hard part is finding them when we want to print them out or share them with friends and family. In this guide, I’m going to share with you […]
A Detailed Guide to Planning a Trip to Wales (From a Local)
If you’re planning a trip to Wales, then you’ve come to the right place! In this guide we’re going to share everything you need to know to plan the perfect Wales trip. This is based on our experiences of travelling in Wales and also my time living in Wales, which I did for many years. […]