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It's 5am. The birds woke me, the sun was already up, and I couldn't get back to sleep — so ...

I love the dry ice nozzle for the PMI Smoke Ninja. What it does, essentially, is cool the smoke as ...

Let me tell you about this picture of Bond, who at the time I photographed him was one of the ...

You've all heard the quote that 10,000 hours of practice is what's needed to become good at something. Well, there ...

I recorded this episode in my second favourite place on earth - the local pub - with a pint in ...

Embracing Positivity on a Challenging Day: Insights from the Mastering Portrait Photography Podcast It's Friday the 13th, a day often ...

I’m back after a bit of a stop-start spell with the podcast, and I’m talking honestly about headspace, mojo, and ...

If you’ve ever stared at a “competition worthy” image and thought, “Is this actually any good, or am I just ...

Husky voice, Friday night whiskey, and a mountain of cheese from the book launch. In this episode I lift the ...

Ten years, 50,000+ copies, four languages, and about a million stories later… the second edition of Mastering Portrait Photography is ...

This week, I’m recording late in the lounge with a glass of Irish whiskey, reflecting on the usual mix of ...

Well, it's the day after The Socieities Of Photographers Convention in London. What a blast! Judging, laughing, making friends, presenting ...

Imagine that every person had exactly the same fashion taste. Imagine if each of us had the same clothing or ...

In this episode, I am a just a touch emotional about receiving an Honorary Fellowship from the BIPP, explain a ...

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

Discover how to craft a striking low-key business portrait using just one light. Alan's session offers practical insights into shaping ...