Is it worth booking a family photographer in 2026?
Taking the Photograph! Smartphones have made capturing everyday moments effortless, but turning those quick snaps into timeless, print-ready art is where professional family photography comes in. While phone cameras excel at convenience, dedicated family photography in Cumbria offers distinct advantages for capturing your family at their best: Print-Quality Resolution: Mobile photos look sharp on a … Continue reading “Is it worth booking a family photographer in 2026?”
Jane Pit, Workington
Jane Pit in Workington was an undersea coal mine sunk in 1843 by Henry Curwen, featuring a distinct castellated engine house, it was built to find fresh coal after the 1837 Chapel Bank disaster
A evening stroll around Maryport Harbour
Maryport is a historic coastal town and former coal port in Cumbria, this small harbour boasts 2000 years of history, located on the Solway Firth where the River Ellen meets the sea, it offers scenic views of the Scottish coast. The town is famous for its Roman heritage, Georgian architecture, and working harbour, when the … Continue reading “A evening stroll around Maryport Harbour”
Lake District Mistiness
Good day everyone and welcome to my latest blog recording my recent visit to Elterwater . June has been a quiet month for me photography wise, until I looked at the weather apps, we were heading for a morning of pre, and post sunrise mist followed by some sunshine, ideal conditions I thought. The alarm … Continue reading “Lake District Mistiness”
Bird and Wildlife Photography
As a Lake District photographer, and a Cumbria Landscape photographer, I also participate in a little bird and wildlife photography, not as a speciality, but more of a hobbyist, a bit of fun and enjoyment. Cumbria Woodland Photography Hide My first experience of Bird Photography was at the Cumbria Woodland Photography Hide, which I have … Continue reading “Bird and Wildlife Photography”
My Photography Exploits for the month of May
The month of May was split into two defined timescales, the first two weeks produced only one photography activity, whilst the last two weeks of the month produced a flurry of activity. Garden Photo Shoot The month began with a ad hoc photo session with Cody, a short and fun session in the garden with … Continue reading “My Photography Exploits for the month of May”
April’s (photography) Adventures
April photography got off to a slow start, my first jaunt out was to Buttermere on a cold but clear spring morning for some Lake District sunrise photography. It was a bit of a punt as the weather gods were not lining up for anything special, still you need to be in it to win … Continue reading “April’s (photography) Adventures”
A Marvellous March (For my photography)
March has been a marvellous month for me, during this time I have been reasonably busy with my photography. Wasdale I started the month with a visit to Wasdale, which produced some reasonable photographs which I shared on social media, including a couple of drone shots. Isle of Harris and Lewis Shortly after this I … Continue reading “A Marvellous March (For my photography)”
A Frivolous February.
February 2026 has been a very slow and unproductive month for my photography work and my social media updates. There are the usual reasons for this, my lack of enthusiasm, time constraints, shocking weather in the Lake District, and family commitments. The major reason for my lack of photography is very personal, that being my … Continue reading “A Frivolous February.”
