Whether you’re looking for photography & equipment tips, event write-ups, inspirational articles featuring our Ambassadors & Visionaries, or just a good read, this is the place for you. Make sure to check back regularly for the latest posts!
TIME TO REFLECT AND REFOCUS
By Marcus Clackson
One of the few positives we can take from the current situation and the disruption to our normal working lives has been the extra time it has gifted us…so much time!
HELLO ISOLATION NATION!
By Rob Cottle
Since moving house a few years back, I’ve run a small project of photographing birds through the double-glazed office (mostly pigeons, but I love pigeons) or kitchen windows and in these weird hermit-like times of self-isolation, I thought it a good time to write a blog about it.
ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY – LOOKING BEYOND THE OBVIOUS
By Steve Gosling
As someone who likes to be out and about in the fresh air, I have been working hard to avoid going stir crazy. Read on to find out which activities have helped to keep me both entertained and sane!
WORKING WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PORTRAITURE IN ISOLATION
by Jay McLaughlin
For anyone that specialises in photographing people, quarantine can present a challenge. That doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t practice and hone your craft though, so I thought I’d share a few tips for photography at home.
IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS
by Peter Dench
Coronavirus has confined and compromised our practice, our passion. Photographers are limited to what is immediately accessible. A fair amount of my time as a freelancer is sat alone trying to think of ideas for projects and things to do, I may have an advantage. It’s time to put away the passport and journey to inner space, to the centre of our lives.
DISCOVERING VIDEO
By Andrew Turpin
Writer and photographer Andrew shares how he discovered the charm of video, during what was meant to be a wildlife photography trip to Wales.
EXPLORING DURMITOR
by Matt Holland
Montenegro is a popular destination, it’s full of many wonders from its golden sand beaches and magical green-tinted lakes in the South, moving to the Black Mountains of the north, home to the famous Tara River and Đurđevića Tara Bridge.
STORYTELLING FOR ADVENTURE FILMMAKING WITH ELLIE CARTWRIGHT
Olympus Mentor Ellie Cartwright shares her top tips for storytelling in short-form action and adventure filmmaking. Learn how to grab attention in the first few seconds to keep your audience wanting more!
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Q&A WITH ANDY ROUSE
Wildlife Photographer Andy Rouse answers all your questions in our latest video. From his favourite species’ to photograph in the UK, to the age-old RAW or JPEG conundrum, find out everything you wanted to know and more!
CREATING SHALLOW DEPTH-OF-FIELD PORTRAITS WITH GAVIN HOEY
Join Olympus Ambassador Gavin Hoey for this video tutorial as he demonstrates how to create shallow depth-of-field portraits. He’s shooting using the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III teamed with M.Zuiko 45mm F1.2 PRO lens.
5 OF THE BEST FEATURES OF THE OM-D E-M5 MARK III
It’s the newest addition to the OM-D family and one of the most eagerly awaited models. Check out five of our favourite features of the brand new OM-D E-M5 Mark III, and find out why it will be a much-loved camera for photographers of all genres…
A GLYDERAU WILDCAMP
by Grant Hyatt
Wild camps on Glyder Fach have provided me with way more than my fair share of spectacles and phenomena, from faint Northern Lights, mystical Noctilucent Clouds, a crystal clear Milky Way, vibrant sunsets and sunrises, but I’ve never spent a wintry night up there…until now!
CAPTURING MOVEMENT IN A MOMENT
by Rob Cottle
Last year I luckily found myself travelling to Tokyo and after having a play with the E-M1X before leaving, the idea popped into my head to show movement in my travel shots using the mind-boggling in-camera live Neutral Density filter.
OLYMPUS LANDSCAPES WITH DAVID HUGHES
Olympus recently organised a Landscape Photography workshop on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Since it combined two of my favourite things, Dorset and my passion for photography, it was a must.
OLYMPUS EVENT: HANGING OUT WITH FLYING FANTASTIC
It was a real treat to be invited to the exciting Flying Fantastic Aerial Fitness school for an afternoon of acrobatic artistry and the chance to photograph talented aerialists using the latest Olympus equipment.
PROJECTS WITH TOM ORMEROD
Landscape photography can require some real dedication to find the perfect spot with the perfect conditions. Next time you’re out, try these landscape projects from Tom Ormerod
ANDY ROUSE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 MARK III
Interview with Andy Rouse
by Mark Thackara
Andy Rouse talks to Mark Thackara about his first impressions of the E-M1 Mark III used on his recent trip to India and shares a few of his favourite shots so far.
TOUGH ON TOUR: REEF RESTORATION WITH SEA LIFE
We are proud to support SEA LIFE’s Positive Change program by providing a Tough TG-6 camera for their trip to Indonesia.
HOPELESS WANDERERS: SHOOTING SOUTH SNOWDONIA WITH OLYMPUS OM-D E-M5 MARK II
by Matt Holland
The final camp for 2019. One final outing to see the year off in style and attempt to get some early snow and the week prior to the trip was looking very promising with heavy snow forecasted for the mountains.
BEHIND THE SHOT: LITTLE WHALES
Olympus Ambassador and wildlife photographer Tesni Ward captured this golden lioness portrait on a bucket list trip of a lifetime. Read her story…
‘WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? DAVID BAILEY?’
Sharp, witty and definitely not PC, the Olympus ads of the 1980s and ’90s were a masterclass in branding. Peter Dench goes behind the scenes to find out more
SNAPSHOT WITH MARTINA GOVINDRAJ
Olympus Ambassador Martina Govindraj was one of the lucky few to get their hands on the OM-D E-M5 Mark III ahead of its launch. Here she shares her first thoughts…
SALISBURY CATHEDRAL NATIVITY
by Ash Mills
In early 2019 Salisbury Cathedral asked their Visual Arts Advisor Jacquiline Creswell to come up with ideas for a new Nativity Scene to replace the paper mache figures created by Peter Rush which have been used since 2004.
MACRO FOCUS STACKING
by Geraint Radford
Howdy! Geraint here, Olympus Ambassador and biscuit addict. Here’s a little blog post to discuss my favourite feature on my E-M1 Mark II and E-M1X – inbuilt Focus Stacking. I use this feature to capture handheld images of the macro world.
ROMAN BATHS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
by Gavin Hoey
One of the many amazing things about being an ambassador with Olympus UK is getting the opportunity to work in locations that I would never be able to access myself. So when Olympus asked if I’d be interested in running a portrait session during a low light workshop at the Roman Baths in Bath, I jumped at the chance.
ME & ORLA: FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE OLYMPUS PEN E-PL10
Interview with Sara Tasker (@meandorla)
by Emma Parlons (@lifeofyablon)
Straight out of the box I was struck by how lightweight it was. It’s easily the most portable of all my cameras, and yet it packs in all the functionality that I need and use on a daily basis.
JOURNEY TO JAPAN
Olympus Mentor Rob Cottle jets off on a whirlwind trip to the Land of the Rising Sun to discover stunning landscapes, wildlife and culture.
CROSSNESS ENGINES PORTRAIT WORKSHOP
by Gavin Hoey
One of the reasons I love working with Olympus UK is their willingness to run workshops in unexpected places. So when they asked me to find a portrait workshop location and I suggested a sewage pumping house, Olympus said let’s do it!
ESCAPE WITH SEASCAPES
by Tom Ormerod
My camera has to be able to stand up to the elements, take the occasional wave splash and be resistant to sand and grime. The OM-D E-M1 Mark II is perfect for the job, class leading weather sealing (when paired with an Olympus M.Zuiko PRO lens) in a small lightweight body, great for those long walks to secluded coves.
100 YEARS OF OLYMPUS EXHIBITION
Olympus marks its 100th birthday this year and to conclude various celebrations and events throughout the year they have joined up with individuals also celebrating this momentous landmark to create a unique portrait project.
SNAPSHOT WITH JIMMY CHENG
Olympus Ambassador Jimmy Cheng is one of the lucky few to get their hands on the OM-D E-M5 Mark III ahead of its launch. Here he shares his first thoughts…
OLYMPUS IN ISTRIA
by Emma Parlons (@lifeofyablon)
Shared by Croatia, Slovenia and Italy during its long and troubled history, this region boasts beautiful scenery, pretty towns and some really warm and inviting inhabitants.
VINTAGE LOCATION SHOOT AT CARTERS STEAM FAIR
On one not-so-fine day in October, we headed to Reading for an exclusive event at the incredibly picturesque Carters Steam Fair; a traditional English travelling funfair with rides dating from the 1890s to the 1960s!
WHY THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE (I)PHONE
by Katherine Ormerod
If you’re thinking of changing the game for your blog or social imagery, but don’t want to be lugging around a massive kit of equipment, join the Olympus club—and you’ll never look back.
JURASSIC COAST VIEWS, ROCKS & STARS
by Tom Ormerod
At the end of August, I had the pleasure of running my first workshop for Olympus on the wonderful Jurassic Coast in my home county of Dorset. Olympus had been fantastic and helped get all the admin sorted and the people booked in. We had a possible 11 hours of activity planned and I couldn’t wait to get going.
BEHIND THE SHOT: PERCHED ELE
Olympus Ambassador and wildlife photographer Tesni Ward captured this golden lioness portrait on a bucket list trip of a lifetime. Read her story…
PROJECTS WITH MARTINA GOVINDRAJ
Try something a little different with your travel photography: take the time to find a fresh perspective or new style of photography, or experiment with different lenses.
BEHIND THE SCENES: INTERVIEW WITH PETE ALDRIDGE, POWER MAXED RACING TEAM PHOTOGRAPHER
As the BTCC season reaches a climax, Mark Thackara talked to PMR Team Photographer Pete Aldridge about how he has been getting on both with a first full season shooting for the team and with Olympus kit.