Getting Lost in Manchester
In August I was commissioned to spend the day with BNY Mellon employees, taking them on a photo walk around Manchester. As with any Walking Photographer Tours photo walk, I always fully research and prepare each one. So one Saturday morning prior to the event, I took a quick train ride across the Pennines into Manchester to plan an awesome photo walk that everyone would enjoy! Read more
Bringing Back the Bumbag on Ilkley Moor!
Walking Photography Gear: Baggage and clothing
Other than a camera, baggage and clothing is one of the most important accessories for any walking photographer.
Just like baggage of the emotional kind, I've managed to acquire a substantial amount of camera bags and walking clothing over the years. But there's oneaccessory I'm desperate to bring back to the heady heights of its hay day... the bumbag!
It's always amazed (and saddened) me just how far the bumbag has fallen from grace. I guess practicality and usefulness have never really been influential characteristics in the world of fashion. But then we've never cared for fashion in the practical world of photography... Have we?! Read more
Walking for Fun... Gi
Last week, I started noticing all sorts of fungus cropping up on my walks. So I decided to spend a few minutes of each day specifically looking out for mushrooms, fungus and toadstools.
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Throw Back Thursday: Muybridge
When your expecting a baby there's is A LOT of planning, preparations and decisions to make. Maybe one of the most discussed decisions in the build up and sometimes even after the birth, is the name. It took us eight and a half months to finally find a name for our son, who was born in July this year. In the end, we couldn't believe that we hadn't considered the name 'Edward' before... Read more
Photo Book of the Month: Reporting the World
Last month we finally got to watch Lee Daniels' film 'The Butler'. It was a thought provoking film with several powerful scenes and performances. Throughout the film I couldn't stop thinking about a photo I'd seen years ago at an exhibition in the Barbican. Read more
Photo Walking on Water at Swinsty Reservoir
Earlier this summer I was preparing for a photography workshop at Washburn Heritage Centre. Every workshop and photo walk I do, I always use local examples and imagery, so in June I found myself wandering the banks of Swinsty reservoir and exploring one of Yorkshire's hidden gems!Read more
Festival Season in Yorkshire
Robot Scarecrow at Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival
Those who follow my activity on Facebook or Twitter will not only know that the Burley Summer Festival is in full swing but will also know Aflie (my trusted walking companion) won Handsomest Dog and Best in Show at the annual dog show! Read more
Yorkshire's Grand Depart Part Deux
Day two of 'The Grand Depart' and after enjoying the awesome local festivities in le Burley in Wharfedale (See Le Tour in Burley post here) we decided to try and find a more unique experience for part deux. Read more
Up on Ilkley Moor with John Stidworthy
After launching Walking Photographer Tours, it wasn't long before I became a business member of the Friends of Ilkley Moor. As a member I was invited to attend the Friend's of Ilkley Moor (FoIM) AGM where I learnt a great deal about the inner workings that go into the upkeep of this celebrated moor.
I wanted to share the work of FoIM with www.WalkingPhotographer.co.uk readers and arranged an interview with John Stidworthy, who was elected Chairman for Friends of Ilkley Moor in 2013... Read more
Walking For Health in Ilkley
Since completing my Walking for Health walk leader training, I have started leading walks in the Ilkley area on the first and third Friday of every month. The walks last a couple of hours and usually finish with a coffee or tea. They're a great way to meet new people, keep active and explore the beautiful surroundings of Ilkley. Read more