About Beyond the Frame
Hi, I’m Gavin Gough, a freelance photographer.
I work on assignment for newspapers, magazines, and NGOs, often documenting stories of people facing challenging circumstances.
I document good times, bad times and everything in-between. Here’s an example of one of the good times:
“The most important lessons I’ve learned on the road to becoming a photographer didn’t involve a camera.”
What is Beyond the Frame?
Beyond the Frame is my free newsletter. It’s mostly about photography.
I share photos and essays from my own work plus behind-the-scenes stories and workflow tips.
I like to promote the work of fellow photographers and I also write about books, films, podcasts—anything that catches my attention really.
In some way, everything I write about involves the art of storytelling and hopefully reveals something about the human condition.
Even though I’m writing about things that—in the words of Taylor Swift—“I care about but I don’t expect other people to care about”, I’ve learned that a lot of people find the same things worthy of attention.
Here are some of the encouraging comments readers have shared:
“Entertaining and educational… the gold standard in photography Substack.” — Monica Lord (Subscriber)
Hi Gavin, I would like to personally thank you for reviewing my work on your newsletter. It’s really valuable that you feel and understand so closely this work. Thank you. — Viktoria Chikalo (Photographer)
“Thank you for putting time into this publication; it is always insightful, inspirational, and informative!” — Daniel Torres (Subscriber)
“Keep up the brilliant work on Substack, your topics are right up my alley & I’m learning every time I tune into your writing.” — Anthony Marshall (Subscriber)
“I support your work because you produce quality content that intrigues and inspires me. I’m hoping that I will be sufficiently enthused to dust of my cameras and start taking photographs once more.” — Andy (Subscriber)
What is a paid subscription?
All editions are free to read but the newsletter only exists thanks to the support of a community of like-minded readers.
Three paid options
Monthly: £6/€6/$7
Annual: £55/€60/$70
Founder: £105/€120/$135
Monthly and annual subscriptions give access to extra benefits:
All editions free, including the complete archive.
Product discounts (e.g. 25% off Kodachrome Presets)
Discounts on published work; prints, zines, books etc.
Exclusive subscriber editions
Founding members also receive:
100% discount on digital products
100% discount on published work
Preferential access to photo workshops
Exclusive Founder Member content
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If this isn’t the right time for you to upgrade, I don’t mind at all and will always appreciate your readership. Perhaps you’d consider sharing Beyond the Frame instead.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you’ll find something in Beyond the Frame that interests you.
