Last week I had the absolute pleasure of watching the Grammy-winning, blues legend Bobby Rush perform a superb set at the Camden Jazz Cafe.
In photos: blues legend Bobby Rush at the Camden Jazz Cafe – still rocking at 92 years old! Read More
Last month, a roving band of activists armed with black megaphones targeted upmarket shops selling fur in London’s West End. Here’s the scenes outside Fendi on New Bond Street:
Anti-fur protesters bring the noise to London’s West End Read More
This large scale exhibition at the Hayward Gallery was nothing short of spectacular, with huge web installations pulling you into the weird and wonderful worlf of artist Chiharu Shiota.
Dangling keys, gothic wards, dresses and massive web structures: Chiharu Shiota at the Hayward Gallery Read More
Mixing iconic performance footage, rarely heard interviews and never seen before material, David Bowie: You’re Not Alone is an absolute must-see for Bowie fans.
David Bowie: You’re Not Alone – a stunning deep dive into the world of this iconic artist – in photos Read More
Currently on display in the Burlington House courtyard (outside the Royal Academy in Piccadilly) is this striking set of large photographic prints highlighting the grave and deepening issue of space …
Our Fragile Space: a photographic exhibition highlighting the grave and deepening issue of space debris Read More
The shortlisted artists for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2026 are currently on display at the Photographers’ Gallery, and we loved the work by Polish artist Weronika Gęsicka .
Fake encyclopaedia entries and AI: Weronika Gęsicka at the Photographers’ Gallery Read More
On a glorious spring afternoon, I embarked on one of my favourite short walks in London. The 4.5 mile (7.2km) walk starts at King’s Cross and follows the Regent’s Canal …
Canalside from King’s Cross to Regent’s Park – an afternoon walk in black and white Read More
I was honoured to witness the maiden voyage of a home made coracle on the Regent’s Canal yesterday afternoon. A coracle is a small round boat made of wickerwork covered …
I witnessed the maiden voyage of HMS Coracle on the Regent’s Canal in London Read More
Here’s a random selection of photos taken on the streets of Paris in 2001 – blimey, that’s a quarter of a century ago! The photos were taken on a Sony …
Paris 2001: street photography, shopfronts, protests and signs, May 2001 Read More
Focussing on the history of consumer culture from Victorian times to the present day, the Museum of Brands is a fascinating place to spend a couple of hours.
Thunderbirds, sauce bottles, booze, cigarettes and the Beatles – a trip to the Museum of Brands, west London Read More
This powerful and thoughtful exhibition at the stunning Two Temple Place gallery explores artistic expression and mental health.
The Weight of Being at Two Temple Place – vulnerability, resilience, and mental health in art Read More
Here’s a series of 12 black and white photos taken on my OM System OM-3 camera earlier this week, coupled with the 17mm f1.8 lens. I’ve already raved enough about …
A moody and misty walk by the River Thames – 12 photos taken on an OM-3 camera Read More
The Bankside Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in London dedicated to painting and printmaking and we think it’s something of an underrated gem. Located on the Thames Path next …
See the Royal Watercolour Society’s exhibition at the Bankside Gallery – right next to the Tate Modern Read More
There’s been some Biblical snowstorms taking place on the other side of the Atlantic recently, and our good friend Jim took to the streets to grab these wonderful images. All …
The Big Freeze: 23 images of Lower Manhattan, New York City after the snowfall Read More
This small exhibition in the Barbican Library provided a wonderful insight into the world of Blondie as they climbed the charts in the late 1970s.
Blondie in Camera 1978 at the Barbican celebrates the work of photographer Martyn Goddard Read More
A major exhibition at the Design Museum documents the legendary Blitz club night that transformed 1980s London style, generating an influential creative scene from fashion and music, to film, art …
In photos: recreate the New Romantic glory days at the Design Museum’s dazzling Blitz exhibition Read More
Taken nearly a quarter of a century ago, here’s a series of 12 photos taken on the streets of Edinburgh with a Sony Cybershot DSC-F55DX camera, which boasted a modest …
On the streets of Edinburgh – twelve archive photos from May 2002 Read More
On Saturday, I travelled to Croydon Sports Arena to watch some non league football, and after studying the map thought that a route from Elmers End station through South Norwood …
A precarious walk through a waterlogged South Norwood Country Park in south London Read More
Regular readers of this blog will know that after a year of prevarication, I recently went out and bought the OM System OM-3 camera. I’m still getting to grips with …
London: umbrellas, rain and reflections with the OM System OM-3 camera Read More
I tried so bloody hard to resist buying this camera. I’ve been using Olympus cameras for decades, I already owned three (well used) models, and could barely justify shelling out …
I didn’t want to buy this thing: the beautiful OM System OM-3 camera review Read More
I’ve always loved visiting Brighton and have posted endless photo stories from my trips on this very blog. I’d thought I’d take a dip into the past, so here’s 16 …
Brighton back in 2001: sixteen photos taken around the seafront Read More
Taken around Brooklyn on a glorious afternoon, here’s a series of 12 random photos taken during another of my mega walks through the borough, strutting from Bushwick through Williamsburg and …
Brooklyn street photos: signs, contrasts, colours and flags Read More
Here’s a short selection of eight photos taken around Lower Manhattan during a recent NY visit.
New York street scenes: taking a peek, dodgy Canal St traders, pizza and foam rubber Read More
The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize showcases the work of talented young photographers, gifted amateurs and established professionals in the very best of contemporary photography.
Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025 at the National Portrait Gallery, Feb 2026 Read More
On Saturday, I travelled to Rotherhithe to watch Peckham Town defeat Bermondsey Town in an exciting five goal encounter. One of the highlights of visiting that football ground is the …
The skyscrapers of the City of London seen from Rotherhithe – 10 photos Read More
Roadworks on the elevated subway tracks above Broadway in Brooklyn seem to have gone on forever. Here’s a series of 17 photos taken during my walk from my favourite NY …
Roadworks, bridge repairs, barriers and bags: a photographic stroll under Broadway through Brooklyn, New York Read More
Launching in February 2026, the “Summit” invites guests to climb to the top of the famous Alexandra Palace complex in north London and gaze at some breath-taking views of the …
A walk across the rooftops – taking on the ‘Summit’ climb at the Alexandra Palace Read More
It’s not just The Yard that’s worth seeing at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea right now – I really enjoyed this work by PRIEST.
Priest: Paper Cut – giant sized child-like artworks at the Saatchi conceals biting social commentary Read More
In my previous life as a tech journalist I’d get invited to all sorts of product and publicity launches, but few were as dull as watching the record for texting …
Relive the excitement of watching the World Record for texting being smashed by a Finn in a headband Read More
On Saturday I was back in Camden DJing at a special David Bowie celebration at the Elephant’s Head. On the day Bowie died in 2016, I hosted a jam-packed event …
In photos: Celebrating David Bowie at the Elephant’s Head, Camden, Sat 10th Jan 2026 Read More