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Chasing Focus: My battle with the Kingfisher...
Could I finally get a good shot of a Kingfisher in focus..? After a late start of 4am, I found myself scrambling into a small boat that we very nearly sank on our first attempt to board. Not the most elegant beginning to a wildlife mission — but then again, nothing about photographing a kingfisher ever is. Armed with my Sony A7RV and the trusty 200–600mm, I was ready to face my long‑standing nemesis. The kingfisher: fast, erratic, tiny, and seemingly fueled by pure spite when
Ian hartstone
May 241 min read


Sail N' Snap with Sony UK | UK Shooters..
What a brilliant experience shooting with the UK Shooters community in partnership with Sony UK along the Thames. I don’t often shoot fashion models, so this was a refreshing challenge and a great chance to step outside my usual creative lane. Events like this remind me how valuable it is for creators from all corners of the industry to come together, share ideas, and learn from one another. A huge thank you to UK Shooters for organising such a well‑run event in an iconic Lon
Ian hartstone
May 121 min read


Preparing for a Summer in Japan a Photography Trip of a Lifetime...
A month of creativity from Osaka to Sapporo Japan is one of those rare places where every corner feels like a photograph waiting to happen. From neon‑lit streets to quiet temples, from humid summer mornings to the cool northern air of Hokkaido, it’s a country that rewards curiosity and patience. This summer, I’ll be travelling for a month, starting in Osaka, visiting Kyoto the ancient capital, Hiroshima taking the famous Shinkansen (Bullet train) to Tokyo, and then flying up
Ian hartstone
May 43 min read


The Secret to Photography Is Being There..!
People often ask me what camera I use, what lenses I prefer, or what editing tricks I rely on. Those things matter, of course—but they’re not the secret. The real secret to photography is far simpler, far less glamorous, and far more demanding. "You have to be there". Long before the shutter clicks, before the colours bloom across the sky, before the world wakes up, I’m already out—boots damp with dew, fingers cold, tripod slung over my shoulder. The perfect photograph rarely
Ian hartstone
May 42 min read
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