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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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