Welcome to my Photography Blog!
I’m Sam, and I’m here to help you take your passion for photography to the next level. Whether you’re a beginner or an enthusiast, my blog is packed with expert tips, stories, and inspiration across various photography topics, from fitness and food to real estate, headshots, and personal branding. As a seasoned photography tutor, I’ve designed content to guide you in improving your skills and mastering your camera. Browse through my blog for detailed tutorials and insights, and don’t forget to check out my one-on-one photography classes if you’re ready to dive deeper! Happy shooting!
What Are Your Food & Drink Habits?
Habits shape our daily routines, sometimes for the better, sometimes not. In this blog, I explore common food and drink habits, the challenges of changing them, and practical ways to stay hydrated. Learn easy strategies like habit stacking and hydration reminders to improve your wellbeing, all backed by expert nutrition advice.
Strawberries Photo Shoot | Dark Moody & Water Splash Photography
Explore my process for a strawberry-themed photo session designed for social media and promotional content. Learn dark moody photography techniques, reflective surfaces, leading lines, and water splash photography inspired by Chiaroscuro lighting to create dramatic, eye-catching food images.
How I Created A Photography Session For Two Vegetables That Are Perfect For Spring
Explore my process for photographing spring onions and avocados in both styled home-cooking setups and clean studio backgrounds. Learn about lighting, props, complementary colours, dark moody photography, and tips for professional food images.
Apple Pie Photography Tips | Food Styling & Flat Lay Ideas
Learn how to photograph apple pie for social media or seasonal content. This blog covers flat lay setups, complementary colour theory, lighting, prop styling, and storytelling to make your food photos stand out.
Take Better Food Photographs On Your Phone
Discover how to take better food photos on your phone. This blog covers 1:1 session tips including phone apps, Instagram styling, lighting solutions, composition rules, and essential props for creating engaging flat lay images.
Chocolate Covered Raisins Photo Shoot | Flat Lay Food Photography
A behind-the-scenes look at a chocolate covered raisins photography session, showing how I style, light, and photograph food products using a clean flat lay setup for social media.
Drink Wine Day Photography | Flat Lay & Styling Process
A behind-the-scenes look at my Drink Wine Day photo shoot, showing how I plan, style, and photograph flat lay images using colour, props, lighting, and composition for social media content.
Valentine’s Day Photography Process | Flat Lay & Social Media Content
A behind-the-scenes look at my Valentine’s Day photography process, showing how I plan, style, and shoot flat lay images for social media using props, composition, and creative lighting techniques.
10 Food Photography Tips To Try This Weekend
Ready to elevate your food photography? In this blog, I share 10 essential tips to improve your food shots, including lighting techniques, composition rules, garnishing ideas, DSLR and manual mode tips, and editing advice. Perfect for weekend practice, these tips will help your food photos look professional, eye-catching, and ready for social media or personal projects.
Food Photography Using Aperture Priority for Better Depth of Field
In this blog, I share my approach to food photography using aperture priority mode, focusing on depth of field and composition. Drawing on both studio and on-location experience in Northamptonshire, I explain how planning, styling, and camera settings work together to create professional food and restaurant images.
National Spaghetti Day | Food Photography Ideas & Styling Tips
Food photography ideas for National Spaghetti Day, focusing on pasta styling, lighting, and restaurant-ready imagery.
Bloody Mary Day: Food Photography Behind the Scenes
A behind-the-scenes look at styling and photographing a classic Bloody Mary, from concept and lighting to final edits.