Confused about file size, resolution, cropping, and resizing? This post explains the difference using a simple chessboard illustration. Learn why enlarging an image doesn’t improve its quality—and what resizing really means.

At the Junkyard – A Ray Metzker-Inspired Mono Project

This blog explores how a visit to the Wadswick Farm junkyard became a creative exercise in minimalist, high-contrast photography inspired by Ray Metzker. Five black-and-white images show how light, shadow, and repetition can transform the ordinary into the abstract.

As we prepare the WGPC exhibition book, it’s vital to ensure your photo files are large enough for high-quality A4 printing. This article explains the minimum resolution and file size needed, and includes step-by-step instructions for checking image size on Windows, Android, and iOS—plus essential tips for iPhone users to make sure their uploads are compatible with Google Photos.

Are you an occasional photographer or a conceptual one? This blog post compares the spontaneous, memory-led approach with the idea-driven, intentional style of photography—and encourages you to reflect on where you sit along the spectrum.

Thank you to Sue W for pointing us at this BBC article about the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. They all knock my many hare photos “out of the park”!

Google Photos’ Magic Eraser is a brilliant way to remove distractions—but it requires a paid subscription (£18 per year). Apple’s equivalent tools are emerging, but only on the latest hardware/software combinations. For many of us it is only Google Photos or third-party apps like Snapseed (Google) or Photomator (Apple). Here’s what works best on your device now.

Apple has released Photomator, a new editing app that bridges the gap between Apple Photos and pro tools like Photoshop. It offers one-tap enhancements, RAW support, and layer-based editing, all synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac—ideal for refining your WGPC uploads.

Why doesn’t WGPC accept photos by WhatsApp, SMS or email? Because these methods downgrade quality, strip essential metadata, and make image organisation nearly impossible. In this blog post, I explain why Google Photos is the club’s standard platform—for sharing, learning, and preparing for print exhibitions—and how it helps ensure your work is shown at its best.

Diana’s cloud photos — one in colour, one in black and white — spark the question: is photography a faithful record of reality, or an art form shaped by interpretation? Our blog explores the balance between memory and imagination.

Inspired by Phil Penman’s ability to capture the essence of human life without showing a face, I set myself the challenge of creating a three-image portfolio entirely within Wadswick Green — discovering that sometimes the most compelling stories are right on your doorstep.

Behind the Shot: Creating a Car Portrait in Black and White

A deep dive into the planning, camera settings, and editing decisions behind this week’s monochrome highlight from my Five Zeros trip—demonstrating how technical control meets creative intent.

The Haywain by L.S. Lowry – A Digital Reimagining

Explore how a classic English landscape was reinterpreted using AI tools. This post follows the creative journey from a prompt describing Constable’s Hay Wain to a stylised version in the spirit of L.S. Lowry — complete with a tractor, digital brushwork, and a touch of irony. AI-generated, Photoshop-polished, and blogged by ChatGPT.

Understanding the exposure triangle doesn't require a manual camera — just a closer look at your photo settings. This article shows how to access and interpret aperture, shutter speed, and ISO information using Apple, Android, Windows, and Google Photos tools, helping you learn from the shots you already take.

This week’s feature explores the concept of time in photography, with a long exposure image captured using Adobe’s Project Indigo app on iPhone. I discuss how computational photography is redefining what's possible—and controversial. Plus, a guide to recreating the same image using a traditional camera and ND filter.

App Spotlight: Dramatic Black and White

A bold mobile editing app that lets you create moody, high-contrast black-and-white images with cinematic flair. A great addition to your creative toolkit—see examples and tips in this post.

Want to step beyond fully automatic settings on your camera without diving into full manual mode? Picture Styles let you explore different moods and aesthetics—right from your camera menu. This blog post explains what they are, how to find them, and why they’re a great stepping stone toward more creative photography.

Learn how to convert your photos to black and white using simple tools like Google Photos, Apple Photos, or your phone’s built-in gallery. Whether you use a camera or a phone, this guide makes it easy to add drama and emotion by removing colour. Perfect for beginners—no special software required.