How to banish creative block

We’ve all been there. The dreaded blank canvas. The acres of white staring out at us from a computer screen: … Continue reading How to banish creative block

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Autumn’s here and by now, the chances are that lovely, relaxed feeling we brought back with us from summer holidays … Continue reading Working hard? How to keep your sanity

Autumn is the last good chance in the year for garden photographers to capture colour. Winter has a stark beauty … Continue reading The one-hour project: autumn

I have a confession to make. I don’t like Madonna. But I do admire her – and I do like … Continue reading A dash of inspiration… and a lot of hard graft

Last time I talked about what happens when you feel like you’re creatively stranded. This time, let’s explore some tools we … Continue reading Have you run aground? Working it out

Life is what happens to us while we are busy making other plans. So goes that famous quote by Allen … Continue reading Have you run aground?

Manners maketh man. William of Wykeham (1324–1404) I love this idea: that how we behave informs what we become. When … Continue reading Great etiquette: how to be a generous creative

Last time we talked about being clear about the purpose of the project, the destination and quality. This time we … Continue reading The art of collaboration: practical essentials

High summer is a fabulous time for garden photographers. The colours are vibrant, the air is warm and inviting, and … Continue reading The one-hour project: summer

Last time I talked about the initial stages of forming a collaboration with other creatives. This time, we’re looking at … Continue reading The art of collaboration: quality and clarity