Opportunities don't often come knocking at your door. You have to seek them for yourself. I discovered Foxglove Forge on Instagram, and my initial reaction was a strong desire to photograph this fascinating environment. So I reached out to Tony, and we made it happen. This wasn't about the money. This was about gaining experience and completely immersing myself to strengthen my skills as a photographer. I really enjoy this sort of thing and find great joy in it. Tony Canevaro is the owner and...

I often hear students and fellow photographers complain about a lack of motivation or inspiration. They feel stuck. The camera is gathering dust and they start to wonder; is this really my thing? These feelings of boredom and disinterest aren't uncommon but there are ways to avoid them and see them for what they are. Ultimately, we get bored when we aren't engaged with our environment, lack stimulation or feel restricted. In fact, these feelings are an opportunity to wake ourselves up and...

Shooting with expired colour film is a refreshing creative experience for a photographer: there are no guarantees and the results are unexpected.