I was honoured to recently collaborate with the Wales Centre for Public Policy to make a series of photographs with people who have experienced poverty in a stigma-free way. The commission took place in Swansea and the surrounding area, with people whose lives and experiences deserve to be represented with dignity. From the beginning, the aim was not simply to make obvious photographs, but to work…
Hello and welcome! I think I usually make one or two good photos a year and if you've missed last years’ selection you can see the pictures which made the cut in 2024 . It's been a year of contrasts where the beginning of 2025 was hugely frustrating and I didn’t feel particularly creativity, but as the year progressed I began working my way through new ideas and so by the end I felt in full…
I was interviewed on Artist Tales with host Heather Martin, and we had a broad conversation. Topics include How my personal history shaped my photography practice Why I’m drawn to long form photo stories about home, identity, and inequality How my process shifted from planning to exploring Influences: poetry, music, and art history (including Dutch painting) Making room for the viewer…
In this podcast interview we cover a wide range of topics including: Why I created Equal Frame Photography as a form of listening Teaching through the 5-Day Sprint Emotion as a tool in photography My project All The Rage and long form work What I wish more photographers knew...
We talk a lot about craft, gear, and technique. This post is about courage. There’s a short window when you start something new where you feel bold, energised, and strangely sure of yourself. That window is precious. Use it well and you’ll make more work in a week than you usually manage in a month. Let’s call it the Dunning–Kruger wave. What is the Dunning–Kruger effect? In simple terms: when we…
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One of the most important tools in my practice isn’t a camera. It’s my notebook. Writing by hand gives me space to think and feel — to notice what’s going on inside before it gets tangled or forgotten. I use it to remember thoughts, conversations, ideas, and impressions that might otherwise slip away. There’s something about putting pen to paper that helps things settle in a little deeper.…
The Hasselblad XPan crop gives you that wide, cinematic frame—it’s perfect for making a story with space, rhythm, and atmosphere. I was fortunate enough to be in central London as a anti-poverty protest was happening, here are a few of the pictures I made: Further Reading
[updated February 2026] Many photographers (and I’m including myself in this) aren’t great at talking about their work and practice. Reuben is one of the few who does it right, he’s thoughtful, engaging and eloquent. Sit back and let his words sink in 😊 Podcasts Photo Curios Join 2K+ subscribers and sign up for my occasional email newsletter. ✅ Personal stories and experiences. ✅ Discover…
Evelyn Glennie the extraordinary percussionist who is profoundly deaf, shared something that changed how I think about perception. She said she feels sound—vibrations, textures, rhythms—not just through her ears, but through her entire body. Through her feet, her chest, her hands. And crucially, she believes this way of experiencing sound isn’t exclusive to her—it’s available to all of us, if we…
So I’ve been thinking about Mannerism in art—this strange, slightly odd style that came about after the High Renaissance, and way before anything like modernism kicked in. It’s not a word you hear much these days, unless you’re deep in the art history weeds. But it’s stayed with me. The term Mannerism was used to describe a group of artists, many working just before Rembrandt’s time who weren’t…
In Art & Fear, by David Bayles and Ted Orland write: “To all viewers but yourself, what matters is the product: the finished artwork. To you, and you alone, what matters is the process: the experience of shaping the artwork.” That might have been true in the past. But today? Not so much. Now, process isn’t just something personal—it’s something people expect to see. Whether you like it or not,…
Photography can be a pretty lonely journey, especially when you’re working on long-term documentary projects. But one of the best things about being a photographer is the community you can create around yourself. Having a supportive group can really make a difference—it can inspire, challenge, and elevate your work in ways you might not expect. So, why is community so important in photography, and…
Hello and welcome! I believe I make one to two good photos a year and if you're new here, you might want to see which pictures made the cut in 2023 , but back to this year, let’s go 👉 The Contenders It's been an interesting year of picture making. I made photos of a broad range of topics and the highlight being the total solar eclipse in the USA. The eclipse was rolled into a multi-stop trip…
I was emailed a little while ago about advice on making photo projects: I just came across your articles now and I've got some questions to ask, I'll be glad to hear your response. How many days or weeks does it require to capture a captivating stories of a place or people? I guess my answer to this could be misleading. I think what you’re asking me is how long it takes to make a project? The…
The following is story about a heist carried out by a 13 year old (and it also happens to be true). It's also about how poetry and photography are unlikely allies, strap yourself in. I’m around 13 and missing something. I don’t have enough poetry. My parents think art is futile, without lucrative career opportunities to impress meddling aunts and uncles. All money is ploughed back into the family…
One Sunday morning I was lazing around in bed in 2017 and I got a call from renowned street artist know as The Artful Dodger or A. Dee . He was making a new artwork and I had to get to the location immediately. I hurriedly picked up my camera and hot footed it over to a spot near Camberwell. Here are a few of the pictures I made that day. Join 2k+ people and sign up to Photo Curios, an infrequent…
Hi friend, Is the camera a tool or a toy in photography? But let’s rewind, before I ask that question, I should maybe start with what I mean by ‘tool’ and ‘toy’. The camera as a tool — it’s my ever present companion and workhorse. Many of the functions common in modern cameras, such as eye-tracking autofocus and tilting back screens, are there to help us maximise the value of our tool. There are…
There’s something uniquely satisfying about seeing your digital photos transformed into high quality prints, especially when they turn out exactly as you imagined. If you’ve been wondering how to turn your stunning photographs into prints using the Printspace tool, Creativehub, you’re in the right place! In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to ensure your images come out beautifully…
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