Every picture, book, song, and memory shapes your photography.
In 1983, in a retrospective on his life’s work and guiding philosophy, the great Ansel Adams said:
“You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.”
Ansel Adams
We can delve deep into the legacy of Ansel Adams – and it’s worth doing. For the purposes of this post, though, it is enough for me to say one thing. We learn not just by doing but also by studying. Looking at others’ photographic work can help us appreciate their technical and creative processes. Understanding the impact of those images helps us become more thoughtful photographers. This learning experience can help us improve our own photography. With this in mind, we intend to share galleries and material with you via this Blog. The content will aim to be full of images worthy of personal study. We will share links to such content regularly on the Blog.
There have been lots of tributes to the great Martin Parr after he died in 2025, but this YouTube video by Tim Jamieson is one of the best I’ve seen:
This is an interesting gallery of award-winning photos. Especially the 1st-placed winner – an amazing aerial shot like you won’t believe! AAP Magazine 54: Nature – Discover the 25 Winning Photographers from Around the World.
More photographs worthy of a study – this time from the world of sport: World Sports Photography Awards Winners 2026.
Hedon Viewfinders at the Haven Arms, Havenside, Hedon HU12 8HH on Wednesdays at 7pm.
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Preston Show – Open Photography Competition
Hedon Viewfinders Photography Club is delighted to partner with the Preston Show once again to bring the Open Photography Competition to the family fun day on Saturday, August 8, at the Nag’s Head, Sproatley Road, Preston.