This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic and societal change.
What skills does a photographer need today? The 1930s
This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic and societal change.
Surrealism
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This week I finally completed the HNC in Photography and handed in my portfolio. I’ve been studying part time for the last two years or so. Overall, it’s been an enjoyable course and I’ve learned a lot. It always feels a little strange when you complete something you’ve been immersed in for a couple of years. On the one hand, I felt relieved to finally finish it, but on the other I felt a little sad that it’s over too.
Continue readingWhat skills does a photographer need today? The 1920s.
This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic and societal change.
Documentary Photography
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This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic and societal change.
The Rise of Fashion Photography
Continue readingWhat skills does a photographer need today? The 1900s.
This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic and societal change.
The snapshot is born!
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This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic and societal change.

Introduction
The last century has seen photography transform considerably, from early experiments with permanent photographs to the introduction of digital cameras and smartphones with AI capabilities.f
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When the Apple Watch series 8 launched in September in the UK I finally took the plunge and bought one. I had a ‘significant birthday’ this year. My health and fitness is generally okay for my age, but I’m at that age where certain things are starting to get harder. This prompted me into keeping a closer eye on my health.
Continue readingVasilikon Trail Run
I headed up into the mountains round Kathikas (Cyprus) today thinking it would be cooler for a run.
Spoiler alert – it wasn’t!
Continue readingTour of the Temple of Apollo Hylates (Cyprus)
Today I had the pleasure of visiting the Temple of Apollo Hylates, just outside Kourion in Cyprus.
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