Film Photography and Education
Photography - film photography in particular - can have huge impact in other spheres. Michael Elliott examines its impact on education.
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Michael Elliott
- Sep 15
- 5 min
Dispelling the Myths around Photographic Composition and Style
We're told so often that photographic composition and style must follow certain rules strictly. Michael Elliott shows why that's balderdash.
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Michael Elliott
- Sep 11
- 3 min
How Photography Can Help You Achieve Mindfulness and Well-Being
Life is stressful. How can you find ways to release that stress? Michael Elliott examines why photography is the perfect outlet.
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Michael Elliott
- Sep 7
- 5 min
Top Tips for Choosing the Perfect Photography Print for Your Home or Office
Michael Elliott dives into how to choose the perfect photography print for home or office.
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Michael Elliott
- Sep 5
- 6 min
Photography and Social Justice
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)Photography is not only a form of art, but also a form of activism. Photographers have the power to document and expose social issues.
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 31
- 3 min
Where To Buy Wall Art?
Your walls are a blank canvas to convey your character. Where do you buy art to express that? Michael Elliott explores some good sources.
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 30
- 7 min
The Art and Essence of Photography: A Review of Bruce Barnbaum’s Books
Born in 1943, Bruce Barnbaum wrote 2 highly influential books on photography: The Art of Photography and The Essence of Photography.
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 28
- 1 min
All the Fun of the Fair
A trip down memory lane as Michael Elliott talks a walk around Blackheath Funfair, snapping away with his Bessa and 15mm lens.
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 24
- 6 min
Review: Voigtlander Bessa R with Ultron 35mm f/1.7 and Jupiter 8 50mm f/2 Lenses
The Bessa R is a modern and compact camera that offers a built-in light meter, a bright viewfinder with multiple framelines.
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 23
- 4 min
The Gift of Architectural Photography on Film
Architecture photography marries two long-standing art forms in a serendipitous blend of light, lines, and profound craftsmanship.
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 18
- 7 min
The "Correct" Exposure of Film
Exposing film correctly is not a simple or straightforward task. It depends on many factors, which Michael Elliott discusses in this article
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 17
- 6 min
Wandering The Greenwich Peninsula with a Lomo LC-A
Greenwich Peninsula still has an extra-urban, industrial feel. In this journey I'm exploring that side of the peninsula.
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 16
- 6 min
Fujifilm Neopan Acros II 100: A Classic Reimagined with Enhanced Tonal Magic
Michael Elliott reminisces on the love affair between photographers and the art of black & white film photography with Fuji Neopan Acros II.
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 14
- 4 min
How to Push and Pull Film for Creative Effects
You may have heard of the terms "pushing" and "pulling" film. But what do they mean, and how can they affect your images?
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 11
- 1 min
Blast From The Past: Greenwich Park in the Snow
At the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, in winter 2020, I spent a lot of time walking around with my cameras.
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 10
- 1 min
Photo of the Week: Teatime in Nessebar
Camera: Contax G1 Lens: Carl Zeiss Planar 45mm f/2 Film: Fujichrome Velvia 100 In the baking heat of the midday sun, there are few things...
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 9
- 3 min
Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180mm f/2.8: A Vintage Gem for Portraits
The Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180mm f/2.8 is a vintage lens that can offer amazing results for a range of different photography styles.
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 3
- 1 min
Photo of the Week: Contained Solitude
In a city that never sleeps, there is never a time where there are no significant civil engineering works going on.
The show must go on...
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Michael Elliott
- Aug 2
- 9 min
Fujica GL690: A Review of the Medium-Format Rangefinder Beast
The Fujica GL690 is a medium-format rangefinder camera that was introduced in 1974 as an improved version of the G690 series.
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Michael Elliott
- Jul 27
- 1 min
Photo of the Week: Ginny Bar, Sozopol
Ginny Bar sits on the coast, a few steps from the centre of the Old Town in Sozopol.
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