Wanderlust and a Wide-Angle Lens: Capturing the Spirit of the Scottish Highlands
Travel has always been a profound source of inspiration for my art. My recent journey through the Scottish Highlands was no exception. The raw, untamed beauty of the landscape is almost overwhelming—the dramatic peaks, the moody lochs, and the vast, empty glens. My goal was not just to document the scenery, but to capture the […]
A Study in Monochrome: Why I Love Black and White Photography
In a world saturated with color, there is a timeless elegance and power to a black and white photograph. Stripping away the hues forces you to see the world in a different way. It’s a language of light, shadow, texture, and form. For me, shooting in monochrome is not about removing something, but about adding […]
Behind the Canvas: The Messy, Beautiful Process of Creation
The final piece of art, whether a photograph or a painting, is often a polished, pristine thing. What you don’t see is the journey it took to get there—the happy accidents, the frustrating setbacks, and the glorious, chaotic mess of creation. My studio is my sanctuary, but it’s also a testament to this process. This […]
Finding Art in the Everyday: The Beauty of Mundane Objects
We often seek art in grand landscapes and dramatic portraits, but what if the most compelling subjects are the ones we overlook every day? Lately, I’ve been turning my lens towards the mundane, the simple objects that populate our lives: a wrinkled bedsheet, a collection of mismatched coffee mugs, the way dust motes dance in […]
The Golden Hour: Chasing Light and Shadow
There’s a certain magic to the hour just after sunrise and the one just before sunset. Photographers call it the “golden hour” for a reason. The light is soft, warm, and dimensional, casting long, dramatic shadows that can transform an ordinary scene into something extraordinary. It’s a fleeting period, a daily spectacle that I’ve become […]
The Golden Hour: Chasing Light and Shadow
There’s a certain magic to the hour just after sunrise and the one just before sunset. Photographers call it the “golden hour” for a reason. The light is soft, warm, and dimensional, casting long, dramatic shadows that can transform an ordinary scene into something extraordinary. It’s a fleeting period, a daily spectacle that I’ve become […]
