Through the Lens: Photographing a Defining Moment in Scottish History I knew when I was asked to photograph the count in 2014 for the Scottish Independence Referendum that, regardless of the outcome, history would be witnessed. I was, in 2014, doing a substantial amount of freelance photography for the Kilmarnock Standard and was asked to cover...

From the Skies to the Lens: Photographing Glasgow's Hospital Helipad Heli-Hi-Jinks by Guy Hinks As some of you may know, I'm a skydiver, and as such I am no stranger to heights (and falling therefrom). And since the mid 1990s I have been throwing myself willingly out of the proverbial "perfectly serviceable aeroplane". Above - me over Sky...

"Strike a Pose, Unlock Success: The Mighty Impact of Strong Headshots" I'm Guy Hinks, a multi award-winning Scottish photographer with over 15 years experience of capturing people shots up and down the UK that transcend mere pixels. Today, let's delve into a topic that's more than just a click - or a snap - it's about the transformative power of a...

How to Create Motion Blur in a Landscape Photograph A top tip on how to make the sea look creatively soft, sometimes even cotton-wool like. Here is a photograph from a few years back. It was shot on a Medium Format Camera - that means a big camera - in this case using slide film/transparency to capture the image. So this was old school - eve...

You're thinking about booking a Headshot Photoshoot. Great idea - you know its all about the visuals these days on social media. We are all very good at scrolling past profiles - and you want to stop that happening to your profile. But you have concerns. How long will the shoot take? Where will it take place? Is there enough light in ou...