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!
PHOTOGRAPHING PRIMATES IN UGANDA WITH OLYMPUS KIT
By Robertino Patilea
Last year I had to think long and hard about whether to stick with my 10-year old Olympus and upgrade, or whether to move on to another system. If there’s one trip where you will absolutely feel you have made the right decision in going for a light camera system, it’s trekking primates in Uganda. I experienced this first-hand in June 2021.
OUT NOW: TUNING INTO NATURE
By Andy Rouse
Tuning into Nature tells the story of Olympus Photographer Andy Rouse’s personal journey during lockdown. It’s the perfect book for anyone looking for inspiration to change for the better, through the wonderful power of nature and photography.
PHOTOGRAPHING PUFFINS ON SKOMER ISLAND: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
By Rob Cottle
It’s that fantastic time of year again when we can set sail for Skomer Island in West Wales, UK, one of my favourite places, open once more for feathery fun business (other islands are available). So, I thought this an opportune time to give a little guidance on shooting puffs, to anyone lucky enough to visit.
HARK! THE FEATHERED ANGELS SING: RECORDING THE DAWN CHORUS WITH AN LS-P4 OR LS-P1
By Rob Cottle
As many in lockdown have found, spending time watching and listening to birds is a total joy and a tonic to your mental health; imagine them as your feathered psychotherapists but without the cost. Have you thought about recording them for future playback at your leisure or improving your video audio?
THE PERFECT COMBINATION
By David Tipling
David Tipling discusses using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40‑150mm F2.8 PRO & M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC‑14.
WILD GARDEN WONDERS
By Dennis Furnell
Dennis discusses his lifelong passion for the wonders that can be found in wild ponds, as well as his soft spot for amphibians!
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.
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!
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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?
DENCH’S DOLDRUMS – FROM CLUBS TO COVID WITH PETER DENCH
By Peter Dench
If you missed out on the live event you can now catch up on this intriguing look at how Olympus Visionary Peter Dench is coping with lockdown.
MACRO AT HOME WITH GERAINT RADFORD
By Geraint Radford
Discover wonderful macro photo opportunities in your own back garden with our Nature Photography Olympus Ambassador, Geraint Radford.
MAKING MIRRORLESS MOVIES WITH JIMMY CHENG
By Jimmy Cheng
If you missed out on the live event you can now catch up on this fascinating look into the world of mirrorless movies with Professional Photo and Olympus Ambassador Jimmy Cheng.
PHOTOGRAPHING GARDEN BIRDS WITH DAVID TIPLING
By David Tipling
Looking for a project for the weekend? Here’s wildlife photographer and Olympus Mentor David Tipling with his advice for simple set-ups to help capture beautiful photos of garden birds on camera.
Q&A WITH SUE CRO
You’ve almost certainly seen her photos on social media – please meet Sue Cro, a long-time Olympus user who creates breathtaking portraits of wild creatures in the summer and colourful abstracts in the winter.
GARDEN TAKEOVER WITH GERAINT RADFORD
By Geraint Radford
Hi friends, Geraint here stopping by with a few tips and tricks on how to photograph macro subjects in your garden.
Q & A: ANDREW FUSEK PETERS
Here’s the first of a new Image Space series where we ask Olympus photographers to answer our questions: we’re kicking off with Andrew Fusek Peters, who’s been brightening up social media and British newspapers with extraordinary back garden bird action shots and superb star trails…
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.