Understanding photography
I’ve been a photographer for 40 years and I’m still discovering things I didn’t know, or hadn’t noticed before or didn’t know how to approach. I’ve learned some stuff and I’m still learning stuff. I hope this will give you some ideas for your own work.
Archive
Iona 2026: gallery
I’m fascinated by the architecture of ships. This is a series of shots from the decks of the P&O cruise ship Iona, on a clear day on the North Sea with deep blue skies that work well in colour, but I think black and white is best for revealing the abstract shapes and the brilliance of the light.
Alesund, Norway, 2026: gallery
Alesund is one of my favourite places in Norway. It’s a small port squeezed into a network of fjords and mountains that combines traditional architecture, modern buildings and beautiful scenic views.
Don’t just keep on doing what you’ve always done
It’s good to develop a personal style, a unique ‘look’, a personal vision that’s instantly recognisable… but how do you know you’re not just getting stuck in a rut? And how do you know what really excites and moves you if you never try anything new?
When one colour is enough
You don’t need multiple contrasting colours to make a strong colour image
Complementary colours and how they work
If colours aren’t there, can you invent them?
Are you happy to modify colours to create a strong image?
Illuminating artwork
Why composition is satisfying
Photographing the enigmatic
Light is everything
Colour contrasts work in many ways
You can contrast one colour with another, but you can also contrast a colour with ‘no colour’