Colours of Brighton
Early influences matter. The first inspirational photography book I ever bought was Himalayan Pilgrimage by Ernst Haas. I remember flicking through the book in a discount bookshop in the East … Continue readingColours of Brighton
Author: Chris Jerrey
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Don’t Crucify Creation
Part of my practice is to photograph those people who rebel against the destructive systems that rule our world. So I was privileged to be invited to Westminster Abbey by … Continue readingDon’t Crucify Creation
Softening an image taken in harsh light
We all know the situation. You have taken some photographs when the sun is high in the sky, and they show harsh transitions and deep shadows. They don’t look good. … Continue readingSoftening an image taken in harsh light
MP4 video looks overexposed when imported into Premiere
I ran into this issue, and it was a puzzle. I had recorded the footage on a very bright day on my smartphone, but it looked okay on the phone … Continue readingMP4 video looks overexposed when imported into Premiere
I Made a Video
Let me start by providing a link to the video. I’ll repeat it at the end of the newsletter, so you can either watch it now or watch it after … Continue readingI Made a Video
Qimage One
Printing has long been the most challenging aspect of my photography. I would edit my work in Lightroom, then try and print from Photoshop and be consistently disappointed. Prints looked … Continue readingQimage One
Co-Writing With AI
There is a huge buzz of interest around Generative AI. Being able to interact with a non-human being in a familiar language is a novel and intriguing experience, so it … Continue readingCo-Writing With AI
Some Thoughts About Forests
Recently, I have been thinking a lot about forests. I am very fortunate to live close to Ashdown Forest in Sussex. It is a mixed habitat of open heathland and … Continue readingSome Thoughts About Forests
Silence in an Ancient Chapel
Recently, I went to Dorset for a few days. As part of my explorations, I drove to Worth Matravers and then walked to St Aldhelm’s Chapel. This place of worship, … Continue readingSilence in an Ancient Chapel
Golden Hour
Photographers love the Golden Hour, the period before sunset when the sun is low in the sky and the light is much warmer than during the day. The low light … Continue readingGolden Hour
Farmers Protest
My protest photography usually takes place at environmental or progressive events. So attending the farmers’ protest on 19/11/2024 was a different experience. The star guests were Nigel Farage and Jeremy … Continue readingFarmers Protest
Restore Nature Now
Restore Nature Now is a campaign led by writer and TV presenter Chris Packham that aims to improve the state of nature in the UK urgently. The campaign could not … Continue readingRestore Nature Now
East Tilbury
Recently, I made a trip to East Tilbury in Essex to follow up a lead for my current photography project. As part of my project to examine the relationship between … Continue readingEast Tilbury
Wood Group
Many large corporations have persuaded themselves that their profits and shareholder value are more important than a living planet. Not only do they behave with no regard for future generations … Continue readingWood Group
Shithole
If we clear a field to grow crops, we do what we need to do. If we create a pasture for a cow, that’s a traditional way of feeding ourselves. … Continue readingShithole
The Green Desert
When Jair Bolsonaro was president of Brazil, he was frequently challenged on his encouragement of deforestation. His stock reply was an accusation of hypocrisy; “you have cut down and exploited … Continue readingThe Green Desert
Shell
Why on earth do we tolerate oil companies? Yet they are all around us, in every town. Shell is a familiar oil company brand. The red and yellow livery is … Continue readingShell
Trails
Surely the sky should just be the sky. When it breaks free from the trees and buildings, that should be the end of artifice. Beyond the skyline, the sky and … Continue readingTrails
Climate News
The climate and ecological emergency is the biggest threat facing the human world. So it would be reasonable to expect that news media would be keeping us constantly informed. Sadly, … Continue readingClimate News
From a High Place
On two occasions, I have ascended to the uppermost level of a public car park to take photographs. On both occasions, car park staff appeared to ask me if I … Continue readingFrom a High Place