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. …
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 …
2025 Update. I always try to review these guides as more often than not I’ll find new spots. If you conducted a survey of 10,000 landscape photographers and asked them what their favourite time of year was, I would bet good money that 99% of them would tell you Autumn. Well maybe Winter. But probably …
Introduction Are you looking for landscape photography locations around Somerset? Here is my comprehensive list of the best spots for photos in Somerset. I’m going to keep adding to this and if I’ve missed any, please let me know in the comments at the bottom. Somerset is a large county in the South West of …
We’re edging closer to Spring. Which means one thing for landscape photographers – there is a large blue (maybe purplish?) haze teetering ever closer on the horizon… Yes – the bluebells are coming, so get your tripods ready. The question local photographers are asking is where are the best bluebell locations in and around Bristol …
For a few weeks each year, the sun rises in exactly the right position to be seen through the arch of Durdle Door, at Lulworth Cove. For a fan of sunburst photography, it really was something I couldn’t miss out on! Even though the forecast wasn’t great, it looked like the best shot I had …
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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