Tag: Nature
Leeds Wild Spaces: Documenting a Community Conservation Project
Back in May, I shared the first photographs from my work with Butterfly Conservation and Leeds City Council on the Leeds Wild Spaces project.
Five months and seven shoots later, the project has now come to a close. With so many different activities, people and environments involved, I wanted to share a little more about the project and bring together some of my favourite photographs from across the seven shoots, alongside an insight into my approach to documenting the work.
Shadow & Light Monthly #86
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we dive beneath the waves for an award-winning underwater encounter, rediscover a forgotten photographer whose journey began with a wartime camera, celebrate Linda McCartney’s instinctive eye beyond her music connections, and revisit the remarkable camera that travelled all the way to the Moon. From chance encounters and hidden histories to iconic engineering, this month’s selection explores the stories behind some truly unforgettable photographs.
Shadow & Light Monthly #84
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we take to the skies with this year’s best aerial photography, step inside the creation of what is believed to be the world’s largest photograph, revisit the enduring legacy of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s “decisive moment”, and celebrate documentary photography that places people and stories at its heart. From breathtaking perspectives to pioneering photographic processes, this month’s selection is a reminder that great photography is about far more than the camera in your hands.
Partnering with Butterfly Conservation to Photograph the Leeds Wild Spaces Project
I’m delighted to be partnering with Butterfly Conservation and Leeds City Council over the next six months to document the Leeds Wild Spaces project – a city-wide initiative focused on creating new habitats for butterflies, moths and other pollinators across Leeds.
Shadow & Light Monthly #80
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we explore the rich colour legacy of William Eggleston, step into the lives of Japan’s ama divers and experience the quiet beauty of snow-covered landscapes in Hokkaido. From bold visual processes to deeply human traditions and minimalist scenes, this month’s selection highlights photography’s ability to capture both intensity and stillness.
Shadow & Light Monthly #76
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we discover stunning monochrome images taken underwater and learn the story of a pioneering aerial photographer from the 1920s. We look at a beautiful portrait series and see the incredible winners of the 2025 Nature Photographer of the Year Contest.
Shadow & Light Monthly #75
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this, the 75th edition (!) we visit the work of master photographer Ferdinando Scianna and colourful 1980s street photography from New York. We explore a beautiful cinematic series from Tokyo and see how photographers survived before PhotoShop.
Shadow & Light Monthly #74
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we look at breathtaking wildlife images and explore portraits of some of jazz music’s luminaries. We visit the glamour of 1960s New York and take a look at the poetic rhythms and patterns of ballet.
Family Photoshoot at Newmillerdam, Wakefield: BTS and Why the Little Details Matter
Have you ever wondered what a natural family shoot is really like? This family photoshoot at Newmillerdam in Wakefield shows exactly how I work: relaxed, unposed and focused on real connection.
Below you’ll find a behind-the-scenes video, thoughts on why the small details help tell the big story, and a lovely review from the family.
Shadow & Light Monthly #72
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we take a look at the working class teenagers of Belfast and explore London’s amateur boxing scene. We discover award-winning aerial photography and reflect on the anxiety of working with 36 frame exposure film.
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