I’ve decided it’s time to close the Lightweight Photographer, or at least pause posting while I prioritise my life. I started this blog in April 2012. At the time, many photographers viewed mirrorless and small cameras with suspicion. My passion for these little wonders was often seen as amusing and sometimes sad. Now, some 13 … Continue reading All Good Things Come To An End
I’ve shared several shots from my trip to Northumberland in recent weeks. It was a great trip, but the final day was probably the most challenging in terms of photography. The sky was clear blue with not a cloud to be seen the entire day. Only at sunset did a few clouds appear on the … Continue reading Bamburgh Beach: The Photographer’s Challenge
Last week, I shared some photos from the first day of my trip to Northumberland. This week, I want to share some from the following morning. This started with a trip down to the beach at Bamburgh to photograph the sunrise. The plan was to get up well before sunrise and head directly to the … Continue reading Northumberland Beach Photography: A Sunrise Experience
I’m just back from a trip to the Northumberland coast. Although I’m still suffering the effects of the Flu (I don’t think it could have been the Flu, given how it’s lingering), it was a fantastic trip with lots of photography opportunities. Something that’s often not appreciated is how good the light is on the … Continue reading The Magic of Coastal Light: The Northumberland Experience
Last week, the Peak District's weather forecast was for mist and fog first thing in the morning. However, all the signs pointed towards excellent photography conditions, with broken clouds replacing the mist mid-morning. All the weather forecasts agreed. The following day, I got up early and made the journey, meeting a friend around 8:00 a.m. … Continue reading Unexpected Weather In The Peak District
Yesterday, I was shooting some new photography material in Blackpool with a friend. Much of the day was spent around the town, photographing with the iPhone. Interestingly, a lot of the material we photographed 12 months earlier has gone or is inaccessible due to demolition work, but I’ll save those photos for another day. Today, … Continue reading Capturing Blackpool: Sunset and Starlings at the Pier
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that the best camera is the one you have with you. On Boxing Day, this saying was undoubtedly the case for me. The day after Christmas Day, we headed out onto the moors above home for a walk. Before leaving, I looked out the window to see thick fog. … Continue reading How Foggy Weather Led to Stunning iPhone Photos
This is my final post before Christmas and New Year, when I will be taking a break. I had hoped to share some breathtaking frozen landscape photos, but unfortunately, I haven’t had the opportunity to venture out with my camera. More importantly, we haven’t had any real frost. December has been a complete washout here, … Continue reading December Landscape Photography: From Rain to Frost
When I discuss my photography and give presentations, I notice people are often surprised when I say I practice photo editing. Not only do I spend time practising, but I frequently experiment, trying to refine and improve my skills. Many photographers seem to be under “the illusion” that once something has been mastered, we can … Continue reading Why Consistent Practice is Key in Photo Editing
The other day, I headed to Formby to meet with Steve O’Nions. Every year, we visit Formby because winter in the UK is one of the best times to photograph the beach. In the past, we’ve had some fantastic light throughout the day, and the sunsets have often been spectacular. This year, we weren’t so … Continue reading Transforming Dull Beach Photos: The Holga Advantage
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