Featured in Outdoor Photography Magazine: British Landscapes
I’m very pleased to have recently been featured in Outdoor Photography Magazine, one of the UK’s leading publications dedicated to landscape and nature photography.
The article forms part of their “In Conversation With” series and focuses on my work photographing British landscapes, particularly the woodlands and river valleys close to home here in Henley-on-Thames. It was an in-depth interview, which showcased much of my work.
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A Local Approach to British Landscapes
My photography is rooted in where I live.
Based in Henley-on-Thames, I’m fortunate to have access to ancient woodland, quiet valleys and constantly changing conditions that make this part of the UK so rewarding to photograph. (However, I occasionally travel to other countries from time to time, often to expand my woodland and mountain portfolio.)
Rather than constantly chasing distant locations, much of my local work focuses on:
Woodland photography in shifting light and weather
Mist, fog and atmosphere in the Thames Valley
Finding simplicity within complex natural scenes. Sometimes using Black and White to do so
It’s a slower, more considered approach. One that continues to reveal new images in familiar places.
This location in the Thames Valley is only 35 miles from Central London, very accessible and often overlooked by photographers.
Archival Landscape Prints (Available in the UK)
Contact me via email for advice of come to any of my exhibitions
Alongside photography itself, I produce museum-quality archival prints of my work.
These are designed for:
Living spaces and interiors
Offices and professional environments
Collectors of British landscape photography
Each print is carefully crafted for longevity, tonal depth and consistency. Some of these are limited editions.
View available prints:
https://www.fastfoxphotography.com/
I have many years of experience in producing these works for homeowners, art consultants and exhibitions. I am always ready to discuss and advise. Often, I loan my print book to allow a potential client to make a more informed decision at home.
Woodland Photography Ebook
For those wanting to improve their woodland photography, I’ve created a detailed guide:
Order in the Chaos – Demystifying Woodland Photography
Inside, I cover:
How to simplify woodland compositions
Using light direction and atmosphere
Building structure within chaotic scenes
Practical field techniques that actually work
Download the ebook:
https://www.fastfoxphotography.com/
Workshops, Talks & Tuition
I run a range of photography experiences based around British landscapes and woodland photography, including:
Small group woodland workshops in the Chilterns (sometimes Scotland on request)
Camera club talks
1-to-1 tuition (field and editing)
These are designed to help you develop a stronger understanding of composition, light and personal style.
If you’re interested, you can get in touch via the website.
YouTube: Photography Tips & British Landscapes
I also run a YouTube channel where I share:
Woodland photography techniques
Editing workflows (Lightroom, DxO, Nik Collection)
Real-world shoots across British landscapes
If you enjoy quiet, atmospheric photography and want to better understand how light shapes an image, there’s plenty there for you.
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@fastfoxphoto
Thank You to Outdoor Photography Magazine
A big thank you to Outdoor Photography Magazine for the feature and the exposure.
Woodland photography can often be seen as a more difficult or niche area of landscape work, so it’s great to see it recognised alongside broader interpretations of the British landscape.
Final Thoughts
You don’t always need dramatic locations to create meaningful images.
Some of the most rewarding photography comes from returning to the same place, understanding how the location works, and working with what’s in front of you. My advice is to keep returning, know the location and play with the varying weather conditions…and we have plenty of that here in the UK. A windswept, wet, cold photographer returning for breakfast is always going to have found something good out there.
For me, that’s what photographing British landscapes is all about.
If you have read the article, I would really appreciate any comments below.