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Automatic SD Card Backup with Linux or macOS
A step-by-step guide to building an automatic photo backup station. Plug in your camera's SD card, walk away, and let your computer handle the rest.
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Running a Website for £1.50 a Month
How I built a photography portfolio and print shop that costs less than a coffee to run. A look at the choices that keep costs minimal when you're building something that might not make any money.
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Glorious Broadmarsh?
A windy coastal walk around Broadmarsh near Havant and Bedhampton. Rough seas crashing against the defences, aggressive swans, and a picturesque boat that caught my eye. Sometimes the best locations are the ones right on your doorstep.
Read ArticleBuilding a Headless eCommerce Stack: Astro + WooCommerce + Gelato + Cloudflare
How I built a static-first photography shop using Astro as the frontend, WooCommerce as a headless backend, Gelato for print-on-demand fulfillment, and automated deployments via Cloudflare Pages
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Staunton Country Park
A midday visit to Staunton Country Park captured gorgeous winter light as the lake froze over and swans struggled to keep their balance. Beautiful winter scenes with frozen lakes, animals, and interesting structures.
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Split Images for Instagram Without Killing Your iPhone Storage
Stop filling your iPhone with Instagram exports. Learn how to process landscape photos into Instagram carousels using Docker and iOS Shortcuts—without saving a single file to your Camera Roll. Images go from Lightroom to your NAS to Instagram, keeping your phone storage clean.
Read Article HMS Prince of Wales - November 30th 2025
Photos from HMS Prince of Wales visit to Portsmouth on November 30th, 2025. Captured the aircraft carrier and the crowds that gathered to see it.
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Exploring off the beaten track
Went for my lunchtime walk feeling uninspired, then discovered a hidden pathway under a bridge I'd been crossing for ages. Found a secluded path full of interest and reminded myself that I'm taking photos for myself, not for social media validation.
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Jazz nights and laundromats
Went out on a street walk at night and discovered The Vaults in Southsea having a Jazz night. The whole room was full of energy with people dancing and laughing. Later found a fascinating laundromat with liminal vibes.
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Portsmouth Night Street Photography
Portsmouth walkabout with a fellow photographer I met on Instagram. Really good to meet with people who share the same hobby, but also great to learn from someone who has been doing this a long time.
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Emsworth Night Street Photography
I love the Tungsten glow which Emsworth produces, paired with the early evenings produces images with lots of character and interesting people going about their evening. It helped that it had been raining, meaning lots of reflections and water drops.
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Moody Street Photography: Finding Light in Shadows
My approach to capturing urban environments with dramatic contrast and atmospheric mood.
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Finding Beauty in Charity Shop Cameras
How I discovered the joy of shooting with second-hand gear and why expensive equipment doesn't define great photography.
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All these photos were shot with charity shop cameras. Check out the prints available in the shop, or get in touch if you'd like something custom.