Blog
Occasionally, I like to write to complement my photography (primarily for myself but also with the outdoor community in mind). If I’m fortunate, my thoughts make their way into print.
Buachaille Etive Mòr - The Great Herdsman of the Etive
An introduction to the popular Scottish Munro, Buachaille Etive Mòr.
Mountain running - Location, location, location
Some detail about three different locations I chose for a mountain running photo shoot near Chamonix in France.
Wild camping and photography - Bidean nam Bian
Mountain landscape photography from the summit of Bidean nam Bian, a Munro in the West Highlands of Scotland.
Patagon Journal interview
An interview with Patagon Journal, Patagonia's magazine for nature, the environment, culture, travel and outdoors.
Visiting Scotland — From Chile or Argentina
Reasons for why people in Chile or Argentina may choose to visit Scotland for outdoor adventure instead of heading south to Patagonia and enjoying their own compelling landscape.
Runner’s World - ‘Rave Run’
Words and images published as ‘Rave Run’, a regular double-page spread which opens the popular Runner’s World magazine.
Creating great outdoor sports photographs — Six things to think about
Hints and tips on what to think about if you're interested in improving your outdoor sports photography.
Licensing outdoor photography for commercial and editorial use
Advice on selling / licensing outdoor adventure images to commercial and editorial clients.
What’s the worst that can happen? Business risk management ideas for photographers
A selection of risks an outdoor photographer is open to, along with some thoughts on how to avoid or mitigate them.
Attempting Tranter’s Round, a 24-hour mountain running challenge in Scotland
Route information, logistics and photographs for runners interested in the Philip Tranter Round or Charlie Ramsay Round, two long-distance routes across the mountains above Glen Nevis in the West Highlands of Scotland.
Sea kayaking and hillwalking in Scotland — Knoydart
An editorial feature for TGO magazine on the fun and benefits of sea kayaking to climb a mountain, instead of walking. Includes ideas on sea kayaking and hill walking route ideas.
Winter camping in Scotland — Gear List
Recommended items of clothing and equipment for a winter camp in Scotland’s Munro mountains.