Adventures & Blog
Photographing a Calatrava Harp Bridge in The Netherlands
In the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, you'll find three iconic Calatrava bridges spanning the arrow-straight Hoofdvaart Canal. These extraordinary structures, completed in 2004, were designed to resemble musical instruments with their distinctive white cables stretched like strings across the water.
Photographing The Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies Van Der Rohe
To steal a phrase, ‘If the German Pavilion in Barcelona is the shrine to Van Der Rohe that all disciples of mid-century modern should visit, the Neue Nationalgalerie must surely be the temple at which to lay your offerings of thanks’. There's something almost spiritual about standing before this masterpiece of modernist architecture
Photographing The Fenix Museum Rotterdam
Have you ever stood in a space where history, architecture, and human stories converge so powerfully that you can almost feel the weight of three million journeys? That's precisely what happens when you step into Rotterdam's newest cultural landmark, the Fenix Museum
Inspiration - Where Do You Get Yours?
Where do you find real inspiration when social media feeds you nothing but impossible perfection?
I fuel my inspiration with stories of derring do, factual and fictional. I may not physically be able to hike the Himalayas or row the Atlantic, but I can digest the way those stories made me feel. I can analyse what ingredients from these tales kept me engaged and incorporate those methods into my own architectural photography career and storytelling.
Photographing the Govan to Partick Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland
The Govan to Partick bridge in Glasgow, Scotland, is a cable stayed opening swing bridge that provides a pedestrian and cycle link from Water Row in Govan to Pointhouse Quay in Partick, site of the splendid Riverside Museum. My journey continued up to Glasgow to photograph one of the UK’s newest bridges…
Kielder Observatory, where design meets the cosmos
Kielder Observatory, your invitation to discover a hidden gem where design meets the cosmos.
Discover the awe-inspiring architecture of Kielder Observatory, nestled deep within Northumberland’s Dark Skies Park, through the lens of a professional architectural photographer.
Architectural Photography: Is Winter a Good Season?
Being an architectural photographer in the UK can be challenging. The UK is not exactly known for its favourable weather conditions for photographers, especially for those whose primary aim is to showcase design and the built environment in the best possible light, quite literally.
My Architectural Awakening in North Wales
Can you pinpoint the beginning of your journey into the realm of architecture? My journey began quite serendipitously amid the carefree days of my youth. On days when the Welsh weather turned cold, or when a more mature indulgence beckoned, we would retreat to the comforting confines of the Morannedd Cafe.
People, Are They Essential in Architectural Photography?
The inclusion of people in architectural photography is a topic of debate, with some photographers preferring empty spaces for speed and minimalism, while others argue that people add context and connection. Geographical preferences and cost considerations also play a role in this decision. Ultimately, the choice reflects individual style and intention, impacting the narrative conveyed through architecture.