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A Solar Halo and World Press Photo 2026 – Beyond the Frame 94/

A rare solar halo above Rajasthan, three images from the 2026 World Press Photo winners, and a reflection on what it means to keep looking when the news is relentless.
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The Distance Between Us – Beyond the Frame 93/
Street photography and human connection: using a camera to start conversations, featuring Brandon Stanton's Humans of New York and a portrait of a young…
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The Art of the Photo Essay – Beyond the Frame 92/
The art of the Photo Essay. What is it and why does it still matter? Through the lens of William Albert Allard and two award-winning photographers. Plus…
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Celebrating Women's Voices – Beyond the Frame 91/
From a birdwatching Hollywood star to an Iranian pop sensation via a chain of women’s voices, defiant, even in silence.
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Artificial Intelligence and Photography – Beyond the Frame 90/
Artificial Intelligence is going to kill digital photography as we know it. This is why I’m happy about that.
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The Rainbow Umbrella – Beyond the Frame 89/
Once upon a time in Paris, a stranger posed an unexpected question. Decades later, this is my response.
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The Psychology of Flow – Beyond the Frame 88/
Does being completely absorbed make for better photographs? From the silence of the darkroom to the chaos of Holi celebrations in India, I look at what…
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A photographer's invisible weight – Beyond the Frame 87/
Before the shutter is pressed, internal forces are already at work, shaping what we see and how we respond. This edition looks at six weighty but…
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The Tools I Trust – Beyond the Frame 86/
This week we’re looking at camera gear. What tools do I trust and why? What would I like to improve? This edition is for all readers who enjoy shiny…
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Teaching Kids Photography – Beyond the Frame 85/
Can a camera change how a child sees the world? In teaching photography to children, I discovered the most important lessons weren’t about pictures at…
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Confidence in Photography – Beyond the Frame 84/
What does confidence look like – in photography and elsewhere – and what can we do when self-belief seems elusive?
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When Photography Matters Most – Beyond the Frame 83/
When does photography matter most? In times of crisis, what is the power of photography?
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2025: The Year in Review – Beyond the Frame 82/
A review of 2025. The most popular newsletter articles and my favourite photo events, books, podcasts, documentaries, gear, and more.
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