My Photography Blog
Welcome to the Chris Kendrick Photography Blog, where I share the stories, challenges and inspirations behind shooting Lake District landscapes and working as a Cumbria-based photographer. Alongside behind-the-scenes reflections from the fells and lakes, you'll also find honest photography gear reviews, covering the cameras, lenses and accessories that genuinely perform in real Lake District conditions. Whether you’re passionate about landscape photography, exploring Cumbria’s scenery, building your kit, or simply curious about the craft, there’s something here for you.
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Gear Review: Canon 85mm F/1.2 II USM Lens
My first impressions of the Canon EF 85mm F/1.2 Prime lens and includes some of the first shots I have used this for as a landscape photographer. You are going to WANT (/need!) to buy this lens.
Printing Your Photos - Why Aren’t YOU Doing It?
A look at why printing your images is important, why you should do it, and dare I say it, why you should be printing your own.
Gear Review: Polaroid Now Gen 2 Camera
A quick review of the immensely fun Polaroid ‘Now’ Gen 2 Camera. Spoiler alert: It’s pretty good fun!
Which photographers do I love, admire and am I inspired by?
In this entry, I look at 5 of my favourite photographers and speak about what it is about them that I inspires me. It was a struggle to keep the list short, but I have managed to keep it to five!
Things You Should Consider Buying as Beginner Photographer
I’ve had a think about some of the purchases I have made and then not really used, the things I wish I had bought sooner and the things I wish I just hadn’t bothered with in the first place. Now I think about what my purchases are going to add to my images and not what the internet is telling me to buy.
Why Do I Take Photos?
In this blog entry, I look at some of the reasons why photography is such a big deal for me and such a big part of my life, starting with my own failings as an artist at school and my photography jounrey up until this point.
Gear Review: Aodelan WTR2 Intervalometer and Remote Shutter Release
My first impressions and thoughts on the Aodelan WTR2 remote, wireless shutter release.
Photographing Sunrise and Sunset in The Lake District
A handy guide to some locations to photograph the sunrise and sunset in the Lake District.
From The City to The Country…
Just some thoughts on relocating from London to the Lake District and the impact it has had on my photography
Why I Love Photography
This blogs looks at some of the reasons I love photography and explores the reasons that I don’t think I will ever stop doing it… or spending money on it!
Gear Review: Lowepro Fastpack 250 AW III
In this blog I give my first impressions and a quick review of the Lowepro Fastback 250 AW III. Overall, not a bad piece of kit!
5 Quick (and free) Tips to Boost Your Photography
In this blog, I talk you through five quick and easy tips that will help you to up your photography. Best of all, these are all free and are things that you can start doing right now with a small amount of effort - be sure to read to the end for the two bonus tips!
Does Photography Gear Matter ?
In this blog, I consider the perennial question “Does photography gear matter?”. This takes into account the different places to buy from, new vs secondhand camera kit, the grey market, what you need to get started and whether your phone is any better at capturing images than a dedicated camera set up.