Photography Is a Solitary Process
For me, photography is a deeply solitary process. It’s not something I do in the company of others, nor in groups, and…
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In a World Where Everybody Has a Camera and Takes Photos All Day, What Is Being a Photographer?
Since I started taking photography seriously ca. 2003, the craft has become democratised beyond recognition. Every pocket contains a device capable of…
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Translocation To Break Through The Ordinary
Your habitual locations tend to feel boring, empty of photographic interest. Ordinary is a curse. But are they, really? Is it really…
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The Hardware Paradox in Photography: When Tools Both Matter and Don’t
In photography, there’s a fascinating paradox: while equipment isn’t the essence of photography, it can serve as a powerful catalyst for creativity.
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Photography Rules Aren’t Recipes
A lot of the time, the first question people ask when they see a photo they like is “what camera did you…
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Where Are The Documentarians?
A while back, Josh suggested that I read a book by Austin Kleon, “Show your work“. I wasn’t convinced at first I’d…
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Story Telling Is a Myth
We’ve all heard many photographers talk about storytelling in their photography. How many YT videos can you find on the subject? It’s…
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The Four Stages of Photographer Evolution
It seems that the majority of amateur photographers go through the same predictable journey that you can track through their gear. They…
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Document Your Life 2025
In September, we organised a Substack event where people shared photos from a day in their life. Participants from all over the…
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Should I develop a Personal Style?
Most great photographers are said to have a style. Something that instantly identifies their photographs as theirs to the initiated (think Ansel…
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