Chasing the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse at Peñafiel Castle, Spain There’s a particular kind of quiet that falls over a crowd of a few hundred people in the seconds before totality. Then the light dips, the temperature drops, and for a couple of minutes the sky does something your brain can’t quite comprehend. I’d read …
Summer 2026 – your complete photographer’s guide to the region Summer is a great time for photography in the South West. The light is long, the landscape is alive, and there’s an almost embarrassing amount of things to point a lens at – from hot air balloons drifting over Bristol to wild orchids on the …
I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count (I’ve asked it myself plenty of times too…). Usually by non-photographers, usually with a slightly accusatory eyebrow raise, as if the drone has somehow made the whole thing too easy. But occasionally by other photographers too – and that’s where it gets more interesting. …
I’ll be honest – I’ve been putting off writing this one for a while. Not because I don’t have opinions on it (I very much do), but because it’s one of those topics where everyone seems to have already staked out their position before the conversation even starts. AI = bad, photography = pure, end …
If you conducted a survey of 10,000 landscape photographers and asked them what their favourite time of year was, a healthy proportion would say Winter – and honestly, it’s hard to disagree. Yes, Autumn gets all the glory with its glorious changing colours… But Winter? Winter is where the real magic happens. The light is …
Introduction If you’re looking for a guide to photographing Glastonbury Tor, you’ve come to the right place. Much like Clifton Suspension Bridge is the iconic Bristol landmark, Glastonbury Tor is the same for Somerset — and arguably one of the most photogenic and atmospheric locations in the entire South West of England. I grew up …
If you’re searching for a reliable camera bag for landscape photography, you’ll know how important durability, comfort and access are — especially on steep early-morning walks… PGYtech kindly gifted me their Onemo Tac 35L, so I packed it full to the brim with my gear and trudged up Crook Peak in the Mendips on a …
Are you looking for a canvas or print for your cafe, restaurant or office space? I have a wide range of prints and canvases available featuring Bristol and Somerset landmarks – all at a variety of sizes. Take a look at my shop to see a selection of these – I have many others available …
Earlier this year I was approached by rugby and Bristol Bears legend Harry Thacker to supply wall art for his new venture, Sivo Wellness. Set in the grounds of Leigh Court, north of Bristol, Sivo Wellness is a wellness retreat – with wood-fired saunas and cold-plunge sessions, set against a peaceful backdrop. It’s an incredible …
I was very honoured to have been commissioned by the Arts & Culture Programme at UHBW (University Hospitals Bristol and Weston) NHS trust recently to display a portfolio of imagery within the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The Arts and Culture Programme at UHBW exists to improve the look and feel of hospital spaces, and they have …
I’m Sam, an award-winning landscape photographer, living in Bristol, UK with my wife and son.
The majority of my photos are of the Bristol and surrounding area, although you will also find some from further afield (a lot further in some cases).
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