Most photographs disappear. They sit on hard drives, in negative sleeves, in camera rolls, in folders called “untitled”, “maybe”, or “sort later”. They never make it to a print, a book, a wall, or even a second look. That sounds bleak until you realise something liberating: this is how photography has always worked. The famous frame is never the whole story. Behind it sits a mess of near misses, dull attempts, awkward timing, soft focus, wrong light, strange expressions, dead

Photography is more than just pointing a camera and clicking. It is an art that requires patience, attention, and a deep connection with the subject. Many photographers rush through their shoots, eager to capture as many images as possible, but often miss the true essence of a photograph: the moment. Slowing down and waiting for that perfect instant can transform your photos and your experience behind the lens. In this post, we will explore how embracing patience and waiting

It's 2026 - why would anyone want to use a digital camera from 2016 and a 35mm film camera from 1984? Let's start the story with the Nikon Fa. My first "proper" camera was back in the 80's with a Pentax ME Super 35mm Film camera. I took some photos that I still adore 40 years later with that. In 1990 I got a 2nd hand Nikon Fa. Technologically a big step forward from the Pentax with matrix metering and 4 different modes. Built like a tank and I had that until about 2008 when I

Cold, Dull and Dark but it's always good weather for Street Photography! This was a special day - I went to London from Suffolk (2 1/2 journey) to meet with Selaru Ovidiu for a day on the streets. He shoots only with a Leica M11 and is a Leica ambassador so was hoping to get some useful tips on how to best use my Leica M10. NOTE - I did take along my Sony A7cii in case it all got too intense for me! Sony A7cii Leica M10 6.45 and out the door - drive to Stowmarket and park-up

My nearest small town is 5 miles away and the nearest "city" over 30; here's my approach to the problem of being a country boy street photographer

I recall so many world class photographers saying something like, "gear doesn't matter"; the Leica or Hassleblad with their $10k plus...

And more specifically - WHY a Leica M10 Leica M10 Beautiful Simplicity I was running a street photography workshop in Ipswich, Suffolk...