Category Archives: Inspiration

Steve McCurry’s India

I’ve just received an invite to a show of Steve McCurry’s work from India in London, England. The exhibition will showcase the best of McCurry’s Indian photographs from his 35 year career as a photographer. “I think the joy of … Continue reading »

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Posted on January 7, 2013 by Jim Shannon

Holi Hunters

A couple of hours south of Delhi by train lie the misty flat lands of Braj. The area isn’t marked on many maps – being more culturally than politically defined. It’s the birthplace of Lord Krishna and once a year, … Continue reading »

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Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jim Shannon

Toby Deveson retrospective announced

My friend Toby has announced the dates for his solo exhibition at the Strand Gallery in London. It will take place 28th May–3rd June 2012, with a private view on 31st May. The Strand Gallery is part of the Proud … Continue reading »

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Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jim Shannon

Holi Hunters article for Sidetracked

My article covering a short trip to India to photograph Holi Festival has been published by Sidetracked magazine. Sidetracked is an online journal featuring personal stories of travel, journeys and expeditions. The concept is simple: to capture the emotion and … Continue reading »

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Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jim Shannon

What would Steve McCurry do?

This question started out as a simple way for photographer Joe Sheffer and I to spur each other on whilst we were photographing and filming in North Africa. It works because it’s almost impossible to answer it negatively. Whatever the situation and … Continue reading »

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Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jim Shannon

Steve McCurry London exhibition

Major exhibition for Magnum photographer announced for September 2011 in London, England Chris Beetles gallery, has just announced that it’ll be holding a major exhibition of work by Steve McCurry, one of the most influential travel and documentary photographers working … Continue reading »

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Posted on June 29, 2011 by Jim Shannon

Brighton Rock cinematography

Depicting heaven and hell on five and three quarters million quid ‘I think John is a bit of an unsung hero. He should have got a BAFTA nomination. When you’re trying to depict heaven and hell on five and three … Continue reading »

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Posted on June 28, 2011 by Jim Shannon

Cheap flights for travel photography

How to photograph faraway places inexpensively The growth of budget airline routes has made it easy to photograph some really exotic locations without parting with too much money. Here are a few suggestions (using the United Kingdom as a starting … Continue reading »

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Posted on June 22, 2011 by Jim Shannon

Sarah Outen awarded an MBE

Fantastic news – I’ve just heard that adventurer Sarah Outen has been awarded an MBE for services to rowing, charity and conservation. Sarah rowed the Indian Ocean in 2009, and is currently travelling around the world human-powered by bicycle, kayak … Continue reading »

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Posted on June 22, 2011 by Jim Shannon

Night of Adventure III

Dates announced for the third Night of Adventure – an explorers and adventurers lecture night My friend Alastair Humphreys has organised another of his Night of Adventure events, which will take place on the evening of March 15th, 2011 at … Continue reading »

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Posted on February 1, 2011 by Jim Shannon

Excellent DSLR cinematography guide

Any photographers thinking of expanding into film might be interested in The DSLR Cinematography Guide, a detailed, well-researched and free guide written by Ryan Bilsborrow-Koo. Ryan has done a really excellent job — even taking the time to provide an … Continue reading »

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Posted on November 22, 2010 by Jim Shannon

Joe Sheffer Morocco Postcard film

Adventurer, photographer and film-maker Joe Sheffer has just completed the short film he made whilst we were in Morocco in November 2010. The film features many of Morocco’s most interesting locations — the tanneries in Fes, the Sahara Desert at … Continue reading »

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Posted on November 14, 2010 by Jim Shannon
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