It’s not too late to join in with the weekly photo project, all you need to do is take a photo inspired by the prompt and share in the Facebook group. When you share your image please take a few minutes to visit some of the other posts in the group, a few kind words […]
First Textures of 2021
The first two new texture collections of the year are now available in The Texture Shop. Click the link below each image to view more info and sample images.
Project 52 – February 2021
It’s time for the next set of prompts but it’s definitely not too late to join the Project 52 if you haven’t already. Simply take a photo inspired by the prompt and share in the Facebook group. When you share your image please take a few minutes to visit some of the other posts in […]
2021 Weekly Photo Project
Happy New Year! Well we are almost in a new year and it’s time to start all over again with another weekly photo project, I might even join in myself this year for a change. Here are the prompts for January… If you are new to the project there are very few rules, simply take […]
Rediscovered…
Do you ever take a set of photos, dismiss them immediately because they somehow aren’t quite what you had in mind then stumble across them months later and wonder why on earth you were so dismissive of them?Yes, me too! I few months ago I discovered my old Lensbaby mobile lens lurking deep in the […]
Project 52 – December 2020
It’s time for the final set of prompts for 2020 and I’ve only just realised that it’s actually a 53 week year so apologies to those of you who thought you only had 4 weeks remaining! I’ve really enjoyed seeing what everyone has shared through the year, not just the images but the stories that […]
A Busy Month – Three New Photoshop Texture Sets
I’m not quite sure what happened this month but as lockdown started I felt more inspired than ever and I’ve been busy creating new textures. There has been a lot of playing around with paints, inks and print making techniques which has been messy and great fun. So much fun that I’ve ended up creating […]
Project 52 – November 2020
The end of the year is now in sight and I’ve been giving a lot of thought to 2021 and how to proceed with the project and group. I love the friendly community that has grown over the last three years on Facebook and I enjoy seeing the wide variety of photos that are shared […]
A Brand New Texture Set – The Watercolour Collection
I’m really pleased to share the latest addition to The Texture Shop. The Watercolour Collection is based on hand painted watercolours and is combined with lots of digital layers to create a painterly set of textures that are suitable for all genres of photography. For more details, or to buy a set, please click here.
Project 52 – October 2020
It’s time for another set of prompts! As always it’s not too late to join in, all you need to do is take a photo during the week inspired by the prompt and share with the group. You can use a phone or a camera and all levels of photographic ability are very welcome, it’s […]
Embracing the Blur – Shooting Wide Open with the Lensbaby Velvet 85 (or 56)
Shooting wide open with the Lensbaby Velvet 85 – my tips for better focus.
Project 52 – September 2020
September’s prompts are here and although we are well into the second half or the year it’s not too late to join in, we have new people joining the group all the time. All you need to do is take a photo during the week inspired by the prompt and share with the group. You […]
Project 52 – August 2020
Time for another set of prompts! If you haven’t joined already you will still be very welcome in the group. Simply take a photo inspired by the current week’s prompt and share with the community in the Facebook Group. Phones, cameras and all skill levels are equally welcome and there’s no need to shoot any […]
Exciting News!
I’m really excited to share the news that I have recently been invited to become a Lensbaby Ambassador. If you follow my blog or are connected with me on social media I’m sure you will already know how much I love my Lensbaby lenses so it really is an honour to be invited to be […]
I’m Still Here!
Every month when I post the next prompts I notice how I’ve neglected the blog recently and feel guilty. But not for long! Just before we headed into lockdown I’d been feeling a little restless and uninspired – photography wise, not life in general. I wasn’t worried, I get that feeling every so often and […]