Why do photographers do what we do? I guess the same motivation applies with any profession: we want to make money, win recognition and do something we enjoy. Every now and again, though, I’m taken by surprise when someone has a very different idea of what it’s all about.
Read MoreCapture the Moment!
Here are all my posts on photography, covering techniques, trips, research, exhibitions, talks and workshops. Watch out for my latest article every Saturday.
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Nine ways to make money from wildlife photography
The obvious question for a lot of amateur photographers is ‘How do I make money from wildlife photography?’ The answer is that I’m still trying to work it out! All I can do is tell you what I’ve done myself and give you a few ideas.
Read MoreIn the Wild exhibition and caption competition
I had my first exhibition at Lumi Arts from 20-30 November 2018, with a private view on the opening Thursday night. It was great to have a chat with so many friends and other guests, and we had quite a few visitors during the week. I haven’t seen any sales yet, but you never know…!
Read MoreWorld Wildlife Exhibition and caption competition
Review of wildlife photography exhibition at 508 King's Road and winners of the caption competition
Read MoreUniversal Language
My latest exhibition was Universal Language at The Framers Gallery (or Artefact), 36 Windmill Street, London W1T 2JT.
Read MoreBlack, White & Silver
I contributed a few black and white landscape prints to Black, White & Silver at 508 King's Road. The exhibition ran from 24 May to 5 June, and I sold this image of Hong Kong from the Peak.
Read More508 King's Road 2016
My Wildlife of the World show at 508 King's Road ran from 22-28 November 2016.
Read MoreGlaziers' Art Fair 2016
I went to the very first Glaziers' Art Fair last year when I was invited along by the Oxford University Society, and I came back this year with my four enormous wildlife prints.
Read MoreParallax Art Fair 2016
As somebody once wrote, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." I sold a print of my pig worth £495 but had a laptop worth £2,500 stolen!
Read MoreNorman Plastow Gallery 2016
My travel and wildlife photography exhibition is over now, so I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who came along. I hope you all enjoyed the show!
Read MorePutney Artists' Open House 2016
I just wanted to thank everyone who came to my Open House exhibition on 1-2 October. I hope you enjoyed the show!
Read MorePutney Lawn Tennis Club Christmas Craft Fair
Thanks to everyone who braved the wind and rain last night to come along to my tennis club's Christmas Craft Fair. I only sold three cards - the baby owl and the 'peekaboo pig', obviously! - but it was fun to have a chat to the other stallholders and show off my work to a few more innocent punters!
Read MoreGlaziers' Art Fair
Dentists. Nobody much likes dentists, but I won't hear a word said against them. The first two prints I ever sold were bought by a dentist, and I've just sold seven more to another one!
Read MorePutney Artists' Open House 2015
I just wanted to thank everyone who came to my Open House exhibition over the last two weekends. It was nice to be able to show off my work and tell a few stories about taking the pictures, and I hope you enjoyed the exhibition.
Read MoreExhibition at the Norman Plastow Gallery
My travel and wildlife photography exhibition is over now, so I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who came along. I hope you all enjoyed the show!
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