Let’s talk RAW editing—the part of photography that either makes your masterpiece shine or sends you spiralling into a black hole of slider chaos. I created this blueprint because, after years of editing bird photos, I realised I kept asking myself the same questions: Where do I start? Why does this edit look off? What

I’ve spent a good while wrestling with the idea of creating a consistent look for my bird photography. Should I stick to a certain crop? A fixed mood? Always go cold? Always go warm? The short answer: no. But the long answer… that’s this post. This is a visual style guide for my work at

When I head out with my camera, it’s usually just me. No group, no buddies, just one guy and a backpack full of gear. Not because I’m antisocial, but because solo trips simply work better for how I like to do photography. I’ve been thinking about going with others, and sure, there are good sides

I’ll be honest — I’ve been feeling a bit uneasy lately. With AI image generation evolving at breakneck speed, it’s now possible to create incredibly realistic “photographs” of birds, landscapes, or just about anything else without ever stepping outside. Just type in a prompt, hit enter, and boom: a majestic owl in golden hour light,

After years of photographing nature quietly, just for myself, I finally took a leap and set up a site 2 years ago. My selected platform was WordPress, and at the beginning, it was easy. But after a while, with all its plugins and tuning, it became a bit of a hassle for me. And when

Nature photography thrives on capturing the essence of the outdoors. From majestic landscapes to delicate wildflowers, manipulating light plays a crucial role in creating impactful images. One of the most fundamental tools for controlling light in your DSLR photography is the aperture. Aperture, often denoted by the letter “f” and a number (e.g., f/2.8, f/8),