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!
BLOOMING LOVELY: 6 TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING BLOSSOM WITH OLYMPUS
By Daisy Dickinson
The buds of spring are bursting, and the blossom is finally out in full force. This confetti-like wonder of nature is one of my absolute favourite subjects and is available in such abundance (right now!) that pretty pictures are just ripe for the taking. Read on for some tips on how to capture, then go, go, go and get out with your camera before it’s gone!
PHOTOGRAPHING DARTMOOR DIPPERS WITH THE OM-D E-M1X
By Andrew McCarthy
Olympus Mentor and Wildlife Photographer Andrew McCarthy talks about his love for the dippers of Dartmoor and the best way to capture these fascinating birds.
GETTING STARTED WITH PHOTOGRAPHY: APERTURE PRIORITY
By Mike Hall
Mike Hall LRPS is back with a beginner’s guide to taking more control over your camera and unlocking your creativity using Aperture Priority
HOW TO JUMPSTART YOUR FROG PHOTOGRAPHY
By Daisy Dickinson
With World Frog Day coming up this March 20th, it’s a fantastic time to celebrate these adorable pond-dwelling creatures and a great excuse to get closer with some macro photography.
Q&A: JANICE UNITT
Meet Janice Unitt, AKA Granny Jan’s Pics – whose background in floristry and capturing floral creations with her Olympus camera led to a passion for taking artistic images of nature and wildlife.
STUCK IN A RUT? BREAK FREE WITH OLYMPUS!
By Jonathan Saull
If you’re feeling creatively uninspired, you’re not alone – here’s a blog from Jonathan Saull about his journey back to photography, inspired by his Olympus camera
FLOWER POT WARS WITH DAVID TIPLING
By David Tipling
Olympus Mentor and Wildlife Photographer David Tipling shows you how to capture fantastic action shots of garden birds!
NAVAL GAZING: REVISITING ROGER GEORGE CLARK’S RUSSIAN ODYSSEY BACK IN 1990
Written by Olympus Visionary Peter Dench
An interest in Tsarist Russia eventually led Roger George Clark to visit Kronstadt, the island fortress and base of the Russian Baltic Fleet back in September 1990.
FOUND FEATHERS: STUDIO STILL LIFE IN HIGH RES
By Marcus Clackson
I’ve been collecting found bird feathers on walks over the last couple of years and recently decided to create a project photographing some of them. The results are an interesting eclectic set of photos with a strong graphic style.
FALL IN LOVE WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
By Daisy Dickinson
Take your camera on a date and discover some heart-warming and creative ways to capture the essence of Valentine’s day.
MACRO ICE WORLD: FIVE TIPS FOR SNOWFLAKE AND ICE PHOTOGRAPHY
By Joanna Noble
Photographer Joanna shares five tips for getting started with creative snowflake and ice photos: the perfect winter project for anyone staying #HomeWithOlympus
READ NOW: OM MAGAZINE IS HERE!
Boasting 100 pages of incredible global content packed into a new digital publication, OM talks current and future plans with Aki Murata, Chief Operating Officer of OM Digital Solutions, plus – 12 Olympus photographers share their shots from around the world and tell all on how they’ve kept creative during lockdown…
WILDLIFE ON THE CHALK STREAMS
By Dick Hawkes
Over the last couple of years, I have been taking photographs with an OM-D E-M1 for my book Chalk Streams – A Unique Environment Worth Conserving. As well as showing the beauty of the landscape, an important theme of the book is to highlight the rich variety of wildlife supported by the chalk streams.
HOW TO CREATE A HOME STUDIO ON A BUDGET
By Daisy Dickinson
With the weather bleak, and an extended requirement to stay home, there’s never been a better time to hone your photography skills and consider creating your own little studio. And, contrary to what you might think, this is totally possible to do without a big budget or tonnes of space…
OUT NOW: DENCH’S LOCKDOWN DIARIES
By Peter Dench
We hear from Olympus Visionary and renowned photojournalist, Peter Dench as he shares the details of his latest publications featuring photographs captured during the 2020 lockdown.
MY OLYMPUS JOURNEY : DISCOVERING TINY THINGS THROUGH A MACRO LENS
By Jamie Rosencrans
We tracked down Jamie, AKA @this_forest_floor on Instagram, to find out more about the incredible structures and scenes found in front of their 60mm F2.8 Macro…
A PICTURE A DAY: START YOUR OWN #OLYMPUS365PROJECT
By Daisy Dickinson
If you’re looking for a little creative stability this new year, why not try taking a picture a day? The ideal activity for personal – and technical – growth, and a surprisingly welcome task to schedule during lockdown.
MY OLYMPUS PROJECT: TACKLING THE “L” FOR LICENTIATE
By Mike Hall
2020 was a challenging year for all of us, so Mike Hall – now LRPS – decided to test his photographic skills to make it a memorable year for all the right reasons! Here’s Mike’s story of becoming a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society…
RUDOLPH UNCOVERED, SNEAKY SANTA AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!
By Rob Cottle
Nature photography is helped so much by light and as the weather has been positively spiteful in South Wales recently, we just have to use what’s given to us and here was no different, so these are here just to give you a few ideas.
MY OLYMPUS PROJECT: PET PHOTOGRAPHY WITH CHARLIE THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER
By Lilly Swarfield
Want to make sure you’re getting the very best out of your camera when it comes to photographing furry friends? Join Lilly Swarfield as she shares her tips for capturing fantastic pet portraits with the help of her golden retriever, Charlie.
CAPTURING FESTIVE BOKEH
By Daisy Dickinson
Bokeh is the Japanese name given to aesthetically pleasing, out-of-focus light, and the festive season provides a better time than ever to practice capturing this stunning effect. All you’ll need is some fairy lights, your Olympus camera, and a lens with a wide aperture…
CHALLENGE YOURSELF BY GOING SMALL
By Andrew Turpin
Like a lot of photographers, I tend to fall into the trap of searching for that epic shot. I’ll trek for miles in the hope of finding a unique view, some rare wildlife, or that magical moment when the light just seems to come alive. All of that is fantastic, of course, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything, but sometimes it’s better to think small.
MOTOR MARVELLOUS: 6 TOP TIPS FOR GREAT CAR PHOTOGRAPHY
By Daisy Dickinson
With most motorsport events currently cancelled, why not recreate your own car show at home using some high-octane tips and tricks to create some slick shots that’ll have you prepped and ready for when the show and shine season returns.
TOP TIPS: FOCUS STACKING WITH AN OLYMPUS OM-D
By David Osborn
Having spent a great deal of his working life in aviation, firstly as an air traffic controller and then as an airport manager, David Osborn FRPS is now a UK based professional wildlife photographer. He joins us to share his experiences of in-camera Focus Stacking with Olympus kit.
LIGHT IT UP: HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AT NIGHT
By Tom Ormerod
Olympus Mentor Tom Ormerod talks us through his techniques and ideas for capturing festive lights on camera – the perfect subject to keep you and your cameras busy in the run up to the winter break…
A RUSH OF WINGS: PHOTOGRAPHING A BRITISH WILDLIFE SPECTACULAR
By Jules Cox
As part of a project documenting the UK’s most spectacular wildlife events, I wanted to capture Norfolk’s high tide roost whirling wader spectacular. The North Norfolk coast and the Wash provide some of the best year-round bird watching in the UK: a wonderful opportunity to watch thousands of waders moving from the vast mudflats of the Wash to the gravel pit lagoons where the birds roost.
MAKING THE SWITCH: HOW GOOD IS THE E-M1 Mark III?
By Mark Fuller
To say I am happy I made the switch would be a massive understatement. I feel my photography has gone to a new level with this kit. My images feel so much better, sharper, more vibrant. The M.Zuiko lenses are so good. The system is lighter and much easier to hand carry all day, even with the 300mm F4 PRO and an MC-14 fitted.
A FAMILY AFFAIR: WHY THE OLYMPUS SYSTEM IS PERFECT FOR TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
By Mark Richardson
The last few months have given me the chance to look through my photo library. What’s been interesting about this process has been not only rediscovering images from previous trips, but reflecting upon how I captured these images. I am pleased to report that Olympus technology has indeed been central to some of my best photography. Three past trips help illustrate.
THE OLYMPUS SYSTEM: A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES
By Caroline Benzies
Street & Landscape Photographer Caroline Benzies reflects on her first experiences with the Olympus System and how it changed her approach to photography after attending a workshop with Olympus Ambassado Steve Gosling
THE TWO JOHNNYS: A PIECE OF MUSIC HISTORY BY JILL FURMANOVSKY
Written by Mark Thackara
A number of high profile photographers have contributed prints to an auction to raise money for the Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders COVID 19 fund. Amongst them is a long time favourite of mine, Jill Furmanovsky.
RED DEER, MOBILE PHONE HUNT, FLASKS, RICH TEA AND A MINCE PIE IN OCTOBER (NO, REALLY)
By Rob Cottle
Olympus Mentor Rob Cottle looks back at the fantastic day he spent with Olympus Ambassador Geraint Radford, photographing red deer, taking over the Olympus UK Instagram stories and sharing a well earned cup of coffee!
5 TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN PORTRAITS
By Gavin Hoey
With all the fancy-dress and creepy costumes around, portrait photography is of course the perfect subject for Halloween. But how can you transform your Halloween snaps into spooky scenes? We asked Olympus portrait ambassador and Halloween super fan Gavin Hoey for some top tips.
GET OFF AUTO, AND START USING PRIORITY MODES
By Daisy Dickinson
The iAuto function on your Olympus camera is pretty great, and certainly has its place; but, it won’t necessarily allow you to realise the true potential of your photography. You just need a little know-how, and a touch of confidence to start unlocking some seriously good picture-taking.
SILENT SPRING
By Carsten Krieger
With Covid-19 seemingly putting a stop to his work, professional photographer Carsten Krieger decided to take things into his own hands. What followed would be a visual diary dedicated to dramatic scenery, wonderful wildlife and beautiful fauna and flora.
SHOW ME MARGATE: A PHOTOGRAPHY DAY-TRIP
With Peter Dench & Heather Tait
Olympus Visionary and photojournalist, Peter Dench and documentary photographer and lens based artist, Heather Tait, set out a photography day-trip to remember, an experience beyond the picture postcard.
8 REASONS YOU NEED THE OLYMPUS PEN E-PL8
By Daisy Dickinson
Perfectly portable – and a total looker – this dinky camera makes it easy to carry always, and capture incredible-quality stills and movie footage wherever you go, plus it’s a great fashion accessory, too! Here are my top 8 reasons to love this camera…
SURVIVING LOCKDOWN: LEARNING WITH OLYMPUS
By Amanda Threlfall
My last visit to the swimming pool was 4th March. My happy place. How would I survive lockdown without it? A long list of DIY, decorating and gardening is all well and good, but it doesn’t quite have the “feel good factor”. Like a Knight in shining armour, Olympus came to the rescue!
A VIRTUAL STROLL
By Rob Cottle
Olympus Mentor Rob Cottle looks back at the fantastic day he spent with Olympus Ambassador Geraint Radford, photographing birds, taking over the Olympus UK Instagram stories and sharing a well earned cup of coffee!