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Sony RX100 VI – one of the best travel cameras

5000 miles, ten countries, one pocket camera – that was the task I set the Sony RX100 VI when it accompanied me on a five week drive through Europe from the UK to Estonia then onto Helsinki and St Petersburg, Russia. Find out why it’s one of the best travel cameras in my blog!…

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Long exposure photography tips

Long exposures can be used to create beautiful and mysterious-looking images, transforming landscape or city scenes without any post-processing. It’s become one of my favourite techniques, and in my tutorial I’ll explain everything you need to know to get started with long exposures.…

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Canon and Nikon pro mirrorless wishlist

Canon and Nikon may have concentrated on entry to mid-level mirrorless cameras so far, but both companies are expected to launch high-end models by the end of the year. In a special edition of the cameralabs video podcast, Gordon and Doug discuss their wishlist with contributions by six special guests!…

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Sony Imaging Pro Support review

Canon and Nikon may be the established names in the pro sports market, but Sony’s hungry for a piece of the action. In 2017 it launched it’s fastest pro body yet, the Alpha A9, alongside an enhanced pro support program. In this article I’ll take a look at the program so far.…

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Phone photography tips

Today’s phones feature very respectable cameras that are capable of great results. Making the most of them involves a combination of applying traditional techniques and embracing modern technology. In my series of video tutorials, I’ll show you how to take better photos with your phone! …

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South Africa Safari Photography

A classic African safari is on the bucket list of many photographers, but it can be hard to return with images that do justice to your memories. In my workshop I’ll share my tips to photographing wildlife in South Africa, and see how the latest technologies can make it easier.…

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Bangkok bites: the best streetfood in Thailand!

Of all the countries in Southeast Asia, Thailand has a special place in my heart. It was the first country I’d visited in the region, introducing me to travel which felt truly exotic. Twenty years later I returned, determined to find the best streetfood in Bangkok. Here’s my guide to finding it, photographing it and of course eating it!…

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How to use a polarizer filter

Landscape shots with distant subjects like canyon rims or mountain ranges can often look hazy even under the sunniest conditions. One of the most effective ways of cutting through this haze and capturing a vibrant photo with saturated colours and a deep blue sky is to use a polarizing filter. In this workshop I’ll show…

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