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Our new photo workshops (& an epic bonus week )
Hey folks, I hope you are good on this fine day. And that you are doing some brilliant photography. Di and I are excited to be launching our new workshops for the next year – including a new Introduction to Photography workshop here in Spain. On my workshops – I give you the tools that bring […]
Photo challenge: Sum up the season in one photo
We love doing photo challenges because they are simply a fantastic way to practise capturing ideas in your photos. You take a concept and then go out into the world and search for a way to capture this idea in an image. You are practising both the art of seeing and observation – and your […]
Photography is all about what you leave out
Greetings, How is everyone on this fine day? I hope life is good and your camera is getting to see some fascinating things. I agree with the great writer E.B. White when he said “Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” This is what we can use our cameras and photography for. […]
Photo Challenge: Your best photo 100 metres from your home (or work)
One thing I hear a lot is people saying they find it hard to be inspired by what’s on their doorstep. I get it, it can be so much easier to feel inspired and excited by what’s before you when you are somewhere new. But! If you want to take original and interesting photos – […]
11 creative ideas from Henry Miller (to help you become a better photographer)
Hey folks, Today I want to bring you some very relevant and useful pieces of creative wisdom from the late, great writer Henry Miller. In these days of 24 hour news, in these days of stress about the planet and politics, of uprisings and obstructions, of frustrations and injustices. (And that’s before we’ve even thought […]
New Online Live Creative Photography Masterclass
If you can’t make my workshops, or you simply want a big influx of inspiration and knowledge – my live online classes are the best opportunity to harness my and Di’s expertise and energy. I am excited to announce that when you book you get the awesome bonus of a 30 minute 1-2-1 with me. […]
Facebook Live talks
Hi all Diana and I will be hosting Live talks on Facebook from Wednesday to Sunday until July 21st. Join us for some insightful photography talk. If you can’t make the live sessions (or just hate FB) then you can watch them on my Youtube channel. Anthony Epes photography on Facebook Watch on Youtube!
Facebook Live June 27th 3pm GMT+2
Hello Photo family Diana and I will be live on Facebook today talking about Positioning and how it is a critical practice in photography. The session will only be about 20 minutes so don’t be late!
Photos of the Full Moon + 11 Mary Oliver quotes to inspire bold creativity
Good day to you all, This is Diana, hello! I hope life is good and you are having a delightful and stimulating day. This morning I was roused from my sleep around 3.30 by Anthony slipping out of bed to go off to photograph the full moon. He was heading back to the spot in […]
Video: Subject fixation
In this short video I explore the possibility that photographers don’t get the results they want. This is due to fixating on their subject. It’s wonderful to be in awe of your surrounding, but photography is a process of creation not just something beautiful.
19 powerful tips for beginner photographers (a useful checklist)
When you are starting out in photography it can be overwhelming thinking about where to start. I wanted to share my most useful tips and ideas for photographers at the beginning of their journey. But this list is also for more experienced people who want to fill any gaps in their knowledge. Or, if you’re […]
Is the East End the most interesting place to photograph in London? Yes!
I lived in London for almost two decades. It’s a city I love, even though it lacks the beautiful weather of where I grew up in California. And when you grow up in the sun, it’s hard to live with out it. So really it’s testament to what an incredible city London is that I […]
Processing your photos like an artist
I spend a lot of time processing my images. To me taking the photo is merely the start of the creation process. Processing is a time to play and work and have fun with your images – to see what we can bring out to make them the very best photos they can be. I […]
The Power of Travelling for your Photography
Greetings from Palermo, on the beautiful island of Sicily. I have just finished running a workshop and now I am shooting and filming. It’s been a great week for me! Di and I were talking recently about why travel feels so exhilarating to us. I think: We travel to see the beauty of nature and the […]
5 reasons to travel from explorer Freya Stark
Recently I started reading about Freya Stark (31 January 1893 – 9 May 1993) who was an English- Italian explorer and travel writer. She wrote extensively about travelling in the Middle East and Afghanistan, and blazed the trail for solo female travellers. By 1931 she had completed three dangerous treks into the wilderness of Iran. […]
Film: The beauty of sunrise in London, Paris and Venice
A few years ago BBC World made a beautiful 4 minute video about Anthony shooting cities at dawn. I think no-one has made a better film of Anthony talking about the beauty of photographing (and witnessing) the incredible beauty of sunrise. BBC – Casting new light on old cities Sometimes I just like […]
Capturing the Beauty, History And Culture Of Andalucia
Di and I have lived in Andalusia for over a year now and it has completely and totally captured our imaginations. Little did we know that when we set off on our travels almost two years ago we would end up finding a base in southern Spain, and falling in love with the wild and […]
2 min Essential Photo Guide: Leading Lines
We write a lot of in-depth articles about composition techniques like – Natural Framing, Negative Space – and Leading Lines. But today we want to give you just the essential meaning of how you can use Leading Lines in your photos. This is a potted guide! Leading Lines can: Take your eye on a journey – […]
The 5 best reasons to visit Palermo
Incredible food…. Italy is known for its delicious food. I know this to be true because I have travelled all over the country and eaten food that is embedded in my ‘best food memory bank’. (All of my family has this memory bank, including my kids; we love food.) Fifteen years ago I had some […]
19 reasons why I love to photograph Cuba
“Ask yourself what is really important. Have the wisdom and the courage to build your life around your answer.” Lee Jampolsky Today I want to share some of my thoughts as well as some cool quotes I’ve collected that capture why Havana and the country of Cuba is one of my favourite places to photograph. […]
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Palermo September 22nd – 26th 2020
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