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!
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Thinking of switching systems? Pro photographer and journalist Ian Farrell spent a week with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
AN EXPLORATION OF THE WORLD
From photographing The Who on their first US tour to the war in El Salvador, National Geographic photographer and Olympus Visionary Jay Dickman has some stories to tell
5 OF THE BEST PHOTO HOTSPOTS
The OM-D E-M1X is the perfect camera for capturing action, wildlife and beautiful landscapes in any weather, and we’ve hand-picked five top locations across the world…
SNAPSHOT
From performing tricks to photographing them, Fernando Marmolejo shares his tips and techniques for shooting sports and why the OM-D E-M1X is ideal.
FOOD & DRINK PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS
Picture the scene: 10 keen photographers grouped in a stylish restaurant in St. Margarets, hungry to learn all about the ins-and-outs of Food & Drink Photography. Enter Olympus Ambassador Marcus Clackson, ready to teach exactly that!
BEHIND THE SHOT
Olympus Ambassador, Mike Inkley, shares his experience of switching from photographing sports to seals…
PROJECTS: SPORTS & ACTION
Whether you’re shooting a major sports event or documenting local action, you’ll want to get those winning shots and be creative. Try these projects out for size…
EXHIBITION: TRANS SIBERIAN WORLD CUP
Last summer the world’s greatest football tournament saw thousands of fans head to Russia to watch 32 nations compete to be world champions. It was an opportunity Olympus Visionary Peter Dench could not resist and so he set out across the country on the Trans-Siberian Railway, travelling more than 5,000 miles in seven days.
ANIMAL ANTICS WITH TESNI WARD
Olympus Ambassador Tesni Ward shares the good and bad of photographing wildlife, as well as how she got on with the new OM-D E-M1X.
DOCUMENTING THE ORION WITH OLYMPUS
Radislav Sinyak has been chronicling the development of the Orion spacecraft with his OM-D E-M5 Mark II for over a year…
SNAPSHOT: WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY
Winter landscapes can offer some amazing views, even if you’re not blessed with snow and ice, but in terms of technique, it’s often about adapting to the conditions and staying safe, more than changing how you shoot…
CREATIVE LOW-LIGHT TECHNIQUES
With the long dark nights of winter setting in, there are still plenty of photo opportunities out there – it’s the perfect time to try one of these three creative low-light techniques.
THE GREAT OLYMPUS FESTIVE PHOTOWALK
On a crisp, November morning, we invited 9 lucky DSLR users to try their hand at street photography, using a compact mirrorless camera with a big reputation: the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II.
BEHIND THE FIFA WORLD CUP
Olympus Visionary, Peter Dench, talks to us about shooting and surviving the 5,772 miles of the Trans-Siberian Railway, in the thick of the 2018 FIFA World Cup action.
BEHIND THE SHOT
Olympus Mentor and fashion photographer Magic Owen shares the story behind this captivating fashion shot of Gemma Huh.
PORTRAIT SHOOT IDEAS WITH GAVIN HOEY
Give your next portrait shoot a fresh look with these three simple but creative ideas.
PHOTOGRAPHING THE FAMOUS
Debbi Clark has had work featured in Vogue, Homme and Tatler, photographed the likes of Kate Moss and Damian Lewis and set up her own charity. We speak to the woman who’s capable of it all…
FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WITH OLYMPUS PEN
Lifestyle bloggers Julia Rebaudo (@stylonylon) and Milly Kenny-Ryder (@millykr) teamed up with Soho House to host a Food Photography workshop of 15 attendees using the Olympus PEN cameras and 17mm & 12mm lenses.
SNAPSHOT: FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY WITH JAY MCLAUGHLIN
Milan plays host to some of the most fashionable people around. In the run-up to fashion week, we ventured to the uber-chic city with our guide, Jay McLaughlin, who shared his shoot secrets with us…
GAVIN HOEY’S AVIATION APOCALYPSE
The Gatwick Aviation Museum in Charlwood, Surrey provided the perfect venue for Gavin Hoey’s Aviation Apocalypse workshop. With so much to see and shoot, the photographers were split into three groups giving everyone the chance to work with both models and get some top tips during an mini Olympus photo walk around the museum.
VINTAGE PORTRAITS AT SANDFORD LIDO
Built in 1935 Sandford Parks Lido is located near the centre of Cheltenham and retains many of it’s original 1930’s architectural features. It provided an ideal backdrop for our vintage portrait workshop hosted by the inimitable Gavin Hoey, ably supported by the Olympus team and our two models for the day Erin and Roger.
BEHIND THE SHOT – GREEN TURTLE
Feeling at home beneath the water, Lisa Michele Burns shares how she captured this magnificent creature…
DUST TO DAWN
We caught a rare moment between adventures with Olympus Visionary Philip Volkers, who’s been, quite literally, on fire for the sake of his art. Get the low-down on his new book, a compilation of images from the desert festival, Burning Man.
5 OF THE BEST APPROACHES FOR INSTA-WORTHY SHOTS
Olympus travel Ambassador and Instagram pro Martina Govindraj loves to travel, shooting unique frames from exciting perspectives wherever she goes, always with Olympus in hand. Read on to discover tips and techniques for capturing some of Martina’s favourite destinations, and the kit to shoot them with…
GIFFORDS CIRCUS – MY BEAUTIFUL OM-D E-M1 MARK II
On a fine summer’s afternoon, in the grounds of the majestic Blenheim Palace, with Giffords’ 2018 production ‘My Beautiful Circus’, 60 lucky photographers gathered for the circus themed photography workshop.
SNAPSHOT: SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Shooting a sport event and don’t know where to start? Photographer Adam Duckworth shares his top tips for shooting action with the OM-D E-M1 Mark II…
5 OF THE BEST SPORTS AND ACTION SUBJECTS TO SHOOT
Getting accredited for sports and action events is the dream for all sports photographers, but if you’re not quite at that stage yet there are still plenty of ways to get involved with the action. Grab your camera and get along to an event…
GET CREATIVE WITH YOUR MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY
Macro photography reveals the world’s hidden detail in all its glory, turning subjects once mundane, into the truly magnificent. Here are three projects for you to try…
BEHIND THE SHOT
How can you photograph a small subject and capture all the detail? Photographer and Chiswick Camera Centre owner Andy Sands talks through his focus stacking technique…
GLORIOUS COLOURS AT KEW GARDENS
GUEST POST BY NEILL TAYLOR
Last weekend I enjoyed a day shooting at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It was an event organised by Olympus UK, and provided by them as a free benefit of having recently purchased an OM-D E-M1 Mark II (to replace my trusty Mark I).
5 OF THE BEST FEATURES AND KIT FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Wildlife photography helps you to connect with nature and is a genre that not only requires patience and planning, but also the right kit. Getting frame-filling images without spooking your subjects is key, so check out these top Olympus features and kit.
SEEING NEON AT GODS OWN JUNK YARD
Despite the weather taking an unexpected turn for the better, twenty intrepid photographers shunned the sunshine and gathered instead inside the neon ‘Mecca’ that is Gods Own Junk Yard for a different kind of lighting experience. Olympus Ambassador Gavin Hoey was the host for this portrait masterclass, with the Olympus team on hand to offer advice and loan out kit to experiment with.
SNAPSHOT: WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH TESNI WARD
“Hi, my name’s Tesni and I’m a full-time wildlife photographer! Two years ago, I found myself in a difficult position without a job, so I decided to take a risk and try to become a full-time wildlife photographer; I can honestly say I’ve never looked back!” – Olympus Ambassador Tesni Ward shares her recommended kit and techniques for wildlife photography, and how she prepares.
BASKETBALL WITH THE LONDON LIONS
A basketball game featuring the London Lions and the Plymouth Raiders was always going to be an intense and exciting clash – so who would turn down an invitation for full press courtside access at one of London 2012’s iconic Olympic venues to capture the event? On the night we were joined by 9 keen photographers in the Copper Box Arena for what proved to be a truly fulfilling photographic experience.
5 GORGEOUS OLYMPUS CAMERAS AND LENSES FOR PRO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY – WITHOUT THE BULK
These are our favourite gear picks that’ll help keep you light, agile and able to capture every spontaneous shot on the big day…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT 4K
It’s time to sort your Ultra HD from your HD, your PAL from your NTSC and perfect your video workflow. Why? It’s film-making month! If you want to make your videos look their best and get the perfect accessories to help – you’ve come to the right place. Over the next four weeks, we’ll be looking at everything video-related, and that includes 4k. But, let’s start with the basics…
WHY OLYMPUS PRO CAPTURE MODE COULD SAVE THE DAY AT YOUR NEXT WEDDING
Wedding season is on its way, and one thing is clear: wedding photographers need all the help they can get. Fortunately, the Olympus tech could help save the day on your next big day. Ladies and gentlemen, we present Pro Capture Mode. Pick up the OM-D E-M1 Mark II and prepare to have your socks well and truly blown off.
BEHIND BARS WITH OLYMPUS AT GLOUCESTER PRISON
I have to say, going to prison wasn’t exactly number 1 on my bucket list – but who could possibly turn down an invite to a photography workshop in Gloucester’s very own recently decommissioned prison? So, on a crisp January afternoon I joined 30 other keen photographers in the prison’s Chapel for what promised to be a truly one-of-a-kind experience.