3 secrets to personal style

Personal style is what every photographer and creative strives for. That elusive thing that makes you stand out from the rest. It's something ALL of us consider and work towards as we progress through our photography careers. I remember a few years ago being very conscious about my personal style. I wanted it to be …

Social Media Influence and the Professional Athlete

This is a long post but hugely beneficial to professional athletes, so please settle in and take your time. Trust me it'll be worth it. Then you better start swimmin' Or you'll sink like a stone For the times they are a-changin'. As Bob Dylan once wrote, the times are a-changing. Well in fact they've …

9 point checklist: Do I have everything for this shoot?

Happy New Year! And welcome back to the blog. I took a little time off over the festive break to regroup and recharge but now I'm back and raring to take on 2019. Today is Friday and I'm currently midway through packing up for my first gig of the year. Even though it currently feels …

Photographer Q&A

I recently asked on my Instagram story if anyone had questions about Photography or Business and some pretty cool questions came out of it so I thought I'd share them in a blog post as I think they can bring some value to others. Whats your goal for the year? I think my biggest goal …

Instagram TopNine

Any one who follows me online will know I'm a pretty avid Instagram user (@bensnapstuff). As the end of the year draws near it's tradition for us Instagramers to look at our favourite posts of the year using a service like TopNine. If it's not something you're familiar with, basically it looks back over all …

3 Myths You Need to Know About Professional Photography

The romantic idea of professional photography, even being a professional artist, is a strong one. Exotic locations, beautiful models, assistants bending to your every will. Sounds great right? Well let me let you into some dirty little secrets of being a professional photographer....just shhhh don't tell anyone. You have your camera in your hand 20% …

The Essential Guide to Shooting in a Velodrome

Velodromes and track cycling are tricky things to shoot as a sports photographer. Limited space, low tight, lots of action. But it doesn't need to be daunting. The Velodrome at the London Olympic Park is one of my favourite venues to work in. Some of my favourite shots have come from inside it so today …

How to create a portfolio like a Pro

As a photographer, creating your portfolio can be a daunting task. You want to show off everything great you've ever taken to wow and impress prospective clients bagging you those high end money rich bookings. But in reality that's not how it works. Below are my top tips for creating a portfolio like a pro. …

A Professional’s Guide to Shooting Outdoor Sports

Every photographer at some point in time has had a go at shooting sports. Like any kind of photography it has its techniques and tools which make it easier to get good results.  As I'm asked a lot about how I get the images I do, I thought I'd put together a handy little infographic …

3 Amazing Triathlon Shots To Try Right Now

There are 3 sports where I love to work the most, Running, Triathlon and Track Cycling. For me, they're the warm fuzzy places that make me feel like home and where I can really untap my creativity and start to have some fun. I'm often asked how I get some of the shots I do …