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In this section of the blog, we explore all things travel and lifestyle. Whether it’s locations, travel tips or shooting tricks; we have guides that will help you take the best photos possible.

A Photographer's Guide to East Lothian

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Scotland's East Lothian offers abundant photographic potential in all weathers. Here are the best photo locations Read More

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A Photographer's Guide to Derwent Water

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Tim Coleman provides an expert's guide to one of the Lake District's most popular and photogenic regions – Derwent Water Read More

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A Photographer's Guide to Birmingham

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Think you know Birmingham? Dave Musson runs through the city's greatest photographic spots Read More

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A Photographic Tour of Iceland

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Matt Parry picks up his camera and heads to Iceland, giving us his tips on where to go and what to shoot Read More

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A Winter Escape – A Photographic Guide to South Africa

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Matt Parry gets away from the British winter and heads to South Africa, camera in hand. Here are his top tips on what to shoot… Read More

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How to Travel Safely as a Photographer

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Be sure to keep your camera gear safe when you travel. Shuo offers his top tips Read More

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How to Choose Your One-camera, One-lens Setup for a Day Out

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Pack smart, travel sensible. Giles goes over what to consider when putting together a one-camera, one-lens setup Read More

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Churches, Temples and More: How to Photograph Religious Buildings

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The ornate and beautiful architecture of places of worship can make for some stunning photographic opportunities. Here’s how to make the most of them. Read More

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Photographer’s Guide to the Lake District this Autumn

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This autumn the Lake District will explode with colour, vibrancy and the beauty of nature. Find out how to make the most of it with Drew Buckley’s guide Read More

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7 Travel Photography Mistakes and How to Fix Them

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Everyone’s probably come home from holiday with photos that aren’t as good as they could have been. Let Matt Golowczynski be your guide as he runs through the seven most common travel photography... Read More

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A Photographer’s Guide to the Isle of Skye

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Let Kirk Norbury be your tour guide to the best photographic locations this popular Scottish destination had to offer. Our guide to the Isle of Skye… Read More

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Landscape Photography Guide for Hillwalkers

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Braving tough outdoor environments to capture great images can be daunting. David Cleland’s guide has some great tips to help you get it right. Read More

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How to Tell Stories with Your Travel Images.

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Thinking more like a storyteller can transform your travel photos. Geoff Harris explains how to get the most out of a place or event when time is tight. Read More

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Get your family into photography this summer

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With the school holidays here, it's time for some of us to think about how to keep the kids entertained during the summer. Why not get your family into photography? Tom Mason explains how. Read More

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Read: 10 great travel photography tips

Planning on travelling soon and need some practical advice? Geoff Harris shares ten tips for getting excellent images wherever you choose to go.  Read More

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Images all look the same? Need some inspiration? Inject new life into your photography with these eight great ideas.

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Images all look the same? Need some inspiration? Inject new life into your photography with these eight great ideas. Read More

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Dungeness is an intriguing place unlike anywhere else I have ever been in the UK. The vast shingle landscape is dominated by two nuclear power stations. 

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22 November 2011: Dungeness is an intriguing place unlike anywhere else I have ever been in the UK. The vast shingle landscape is dominated by two nuclear power stations. Read More

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And this raises an important first question: how big a part of the trip will photography be? 

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And this raises an important first question: how big a part of the trip will photography be?  Read More

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Whether you are a keen photographer, avid bird watcher, videographer or super sleuth (I believe “Spook” is the trendy term for this) a car provides an excellent hide...

Read: Working From A Car - Beanbags, Manfotto Clamp 035, Ergorest, Bob Rigby Car Mount

Whether you are a keen photographer, avid bird watcher, videographer or super sleuth (I believe “Spook” is the trendy term for this) a car provides an excellent hide... Read More

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