Long exposure photography is a technique where the camera’s shutter is left open for an extended period, allowing more light to hit the camera sensor. This technique captures the passage of time in a single image, creating effects that are not visible to the naked eye.

Traveling and photographing new places can significantly boost your inspiration. This summer, I was incredibly fortunate to embark on a trip of a lifetime to North America, and then across the border to Ontario, Canada.

He showed me his portfolio of printed images in lovely A3 binder that he purchased at Springback Binders and I was absolutely gobsmacked how well they looked printed. I instantly knew I needed to start printing mine so I picked his brains as to how and where he got them printed and was amazed when he said he invested in a printer and printed them himself.

There are so many fantastic places to visit and capture images of in the UK, so I thought I would introduce you to my favourite places close to home to take pictures. I thought it may help with inspiration and if you have never been to Essex before I’ll tell you why you should visit and my favourite places to take my camera and snap away.

Starting with my home town -