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EP173 – An Amateur Photographer (I Just Earn My Living This Way)

It's 5am. The birds woke me, the sun was already up, and I couldn't get back to sleep — so ...
Black and white portrait of a sleepy Cocker Spaniel puppy with eyes closed

Backstory: Sleepy Pup

Let me tell you about this picture of Bond, who at the time I photographed him was one of the ...
EP171 Pay It Forward (Or At Least Reply)

EP171 Pay It Forward (Or At Least Reply)

Embracing Positivity on a Challenging Day: Insights from the Mastering Portrait Photography Podcast It's Friday the 13th, a day often ...
EP170 One Way? Nah. A Million Ways.

EP170 One Way? Nah. A Million Ways.

I’m back after a bit of a stop-start spell with the podcast, and I’m talking honestly about headspace, mojo, and ...
Mastering Portrait Photography Podcast episode 165 cover - will AI replace photographers

EP165 AI Won’t Take Your Job. But Another Photographer Using It Just Might

This one starts with a dodgy lane choice, a Starbucks coffee, and a misjudged underpass. As always. I’m back in ...
EP163 The Secret Sauce: Calm Under Pressure, Trust In The Kit, and a Dash of Irish Whiskey

EP163 The Secret Sauce: Calm Under Pressure, Trust In The Kit, and a Dash of Irish Whiskey

This week, I’m recording late in the lounge with a glass of Irish whiskey, reflecting on the usual mix of ...
EP162 Beyond Soft Shadows – What Really Makes Light Flattering?

EP162 Beyond Soft Shadows – What Really Makes Light Flattering?

In this episode, I dig into a question that’s always lurking in the back of a portrait photographer’s mind – ...
Ep161 AI Wrote Me an Email… and Other Adventures in Photography

Ep161 AI Wrote Me an Email… and Other Adventures in Photography

It’s a late Sunday afternoon, the sun is shining, and the smell of freshly cut grass (and the inevitable hay ...
Photographer demonstrating subject, shot composition, and lighting change techniques

EP159 Change The Subject, Change The Shot, Change Your Lighting

Imagine that every person had exactly the same fashion taste. Imagine if each of us had the same clothing or ...
EP158 Heading Home From The Awards

EP158 Heading Home From The Awards

In this episode, I am a just a touch emotional about receiving an Honorary Fellowship from the BIPP, explain a ...
EP157 After The Judging Is Done

EP157 After The Judging Is Done

So after three days of judging images for the British Institute Of Professional Photographers, it's time for me to step ...
Fitness portrait photography of athletic man in gym wear, dramatic side lighting

A Picture of Health | Fitness Portrait In Harsh Sunlight

Discover how to master fitness portraits in harsh sunlight using natural light techniques that highlight strength and vitality without losing ...

Sarah Wilkinson