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!
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!
GETTING TO GRIPS WITH THE NEW OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
By Daisy Dickinson
With sophisticated looks from the much-loved OM-D E-M10 Mark III , updated sensor and borrowed ergonomics from the PEN E-PL10, the new OM-D E-M10 Mark IV just might be the best little mirrorless camera yet, and a true companion for all your picture-taking adventures..
THE OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 MARK II: SUPER VALUE, ALL ROUND PERFORMANCE
By Alan Richardson
We asked designer and enthusiast Alan Richardson how he gets on with his E-M1 Mark II and if he thinks it makes a good entry to the OM-D System.
BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE OM-D E-M1 Mark III & 300mm F4 IS PRO
By Georgina Steytler
When I received my Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO Super Telephoto Lens (and an MC-14 Teleconverter) as a prize for winning the 2020 Bird Photographer of the Year Best Portfolio, I was over the moon. Finally, I had my hands on a mirrorless and I was going to work it hard!
MY OLYMPUS PROJECT: GLASTONBURY TOR
By Michelle Cowbourne
Meet Michelle Cowbourne – AKA Glastomichelle – whose stunning scenic landscape shots of Glastonbury Tor and the Somerset Levels, all captured with the PEN-F, have come to delight thousands on Twitter…
GETTING YOUR CAMERA WILDLIFE READY
By Tesni Ward
The Olympus system is highly capable when it comes to capturing intimate images of wildlife, but sometimes it can feel like a bit of a minefield when you’re new to the system. Here’s a basic guide to get your camera wildlife ready!
HUNTING PHOTO-STORIES DURING THE PANDEMIC
By Peter Dench
Olympus Visionary and renowned photojournalist, Peter Dench, Olympus Visionary and photojournalist, Peter Dench, explains how he powered up his flash and went on the hunt for photo-stories to save his career during the pandemic.
MY LOCKDOWN TOP 6
By Mark Humpage
The photos are my personal favourites captured in the past months during Lockdown, some making National Press. It was a tough choice getting it down to 6!
MAKE YOUR BEST FRIEND YOUR BEST SUBJECT: PERFECT PET PICTURES
By Daisy Dickinson
If you’ve got a furry-friend at home why not put that special bond to the test and follow these camera techniques & tricks to bag some paw-some pics!
THE OLYMPUS MIRRORLESS REVOLUTION
By Rebecca Nason
30th January this year, a big day for me. With more than slight relief, but also a fair share of bond-breaking anxiety, I put down my Nikon gear after more than 20 years and enthusiastically raised my new lightweight pro set up – the Olympus OM-D E-M1X coupled with the 300mm F4 PRO lens and 1.4 converter.
7 FUNCTIONS YOU NEED TO TRY ON YOUR NEW OLYMPUS CAMERA
By Daisy Dickinson
You’ve just unpacked your shiny new Olympus camera. It’s a pretty exciting time, and while I’m sure the only thing on your mind right now is grabbing a lens, flipping off the lens cap and getting out shooting – there are a couple of quick things to consider which will help you get the most from your kit, straight out of the box!
A TRIP TO NEW ZEALAND WITH THE OM-D E-M1 Mark III
By David Hosking
The Olympus camera size and technological innovation have always made it attractive to wildlife photographers. It was my system of choice when I set off for New Zealand. With two OM-D E-M1 Mark III bodies, 12-40mm, 40-150mm and 300mm lenses and both teleconverters, my camera bag has never been lighter!
Q&A WITH TVTREV
with TVTrev
We meet Trevor – better known to most as TVTrev – a Midlands-based photographer specialising in capturing people, places and events with his OM-D E-M1 Mark III
MY OLYMPUS JOURNEY
By Carsten Krieger
Ireland-based professional photographer and author Carsten Krieger has had his work published in magazines and calendars and he exhibits on a regular basis. Read on to find out how the Olympus OM-D system has played a part in his own personal photography journey.
TEN TIPS TO GROW YOUR GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY
By Daisy Dickinson
Whether you’ve recently discovered green fingers or are a seasoned Monty Don, your garden or local green space offers the perfect playground for taking your time and practising new photo tips.
OLYMPUS ARCHIVE REVISITED: THE OM-X PROTOTYPE CAMERA
With thanks to John Foster and Maitani-Fan.com
During the design study of the OM-1, the Olympus design team led by Yoshihisa Maitani worked on a completely modular camera, similar to a 35mm Hasselblad. This camera was built as a prototype and was called the OM-X.
SPOTTING WILDLIFE IN RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK, INDIA BY SAM DAVIS
By Sam Davis
Sam Davis shares some amazing shots from his wildlife spotting trip to Ranthambore National Park, India.
PAPER SHAPES & SHADOWS WITH GAVIN HOEY
By Gavin Hoey
If you missed out on the live session you can now catch up on this fantastic Facebook Live with Olympus Ambassador Gavin Hoey! Even in our digital world, paper is an essential part of our lives. From books to printers, paper is everywhere and that’s exactly what Gavin uses in this Facebook live session.
AN OASIS OF TRANQUILITY
By Steve Gosling
Photographer Steve Gosling lives close to a small area of woodland, that he loves to visit with his camera. In the last couple of weeks it’s been a place that Steve has visited more often to get some images for a long term project he is working on.
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WITHOUT A LONG LENS
By Andrew Turpin
Wildlife photography is something of a battle. The first part is finding wildlife, of course, but the really tricky bit is getting up close.
OLYMPUS INNOVATION UPDATE
By Olympus Team
New lenses, new firmware and brand new OM-D webcam software. Olympus announces three new and exciting innovations coming now or in the near future.
Q&A WITH THE BRIGHT BLOOMS
with Bright Blooms
Atia’s photography brings colour and creative living together in a fresh and unique way. She writes about a broad range of lifestyle and contemporary crafts including knitting, dressmaking, home styling and gardening – all captured with her Olympus PEN
CREATIVE OLYMPUS PHOTOGRAPHY WITH IVOR RACKHAM
By Ivor Rackham
Hi, I’m Ivor, a professional photographer, photography coach and newspaper columnist based on the Northumberland coast. An avid Olympus user since buying an OM-2n 35mm film camera back in the 1980s, Olympus UK invited me to tell you a bit about my Olympus journey.
PENCIL PATTERN PHOTOGRAPHY WITH GAVIN HOEY
By Gavin Hoey
If you missed out on the live session you can now catch up on this fantastic Facebook Live with Olympus Ambassador Gavin Hoey! In this session he covers his essential photography tips to help you make amazing close up photos of colouring pencils at home.
HOW THE E-M1 MARK III OPENED MY EYES TO BIRDS
By Andy Wasley
Already a long-time E-M1 Mark II user, Andy Wasley took his downtime as an opportunity to upgrade to the E-M1 Mark III. But he was left with a challenge: what to shoot?
9 TOP TIPS FOR GREAT TRAVEL PORTRAITS BY SAM DAVIS
By Sam Davis
Inspired by his recent trip to India, Sam Davis shares his top tips for getting a great travel portrait.