Ask any photographer about their favourite light and most will say golden hour photography. In the hour after sunrise and before sunset, the sun sits low, soft and warm, wrapping everything in a flattering glow. The window is short, so I plan ahead, arrive early and shoot fast. Backlight for haze, sidelight for texture, whatever you choose, that fleeting golden light can turn an ordinary scene into something magical.

There is a strange beauty in industry, and industrial photography is about finding it. Factories, pipes and production lines are full of repetition, texture and scale that make for bold, graphic frames. I look for strong lines, dramatic light and the human moments tucked among the machinery. With safety gear on and permission sorted, heavy industry becomes an endless studio of form, process and quiet power.

In a digital world, film photography for beginners feels almost rebellious, and wonderfully refreshing. With a limited roll, you slow down, think before each frame, and embrace the grain, soft colour and happy imperfections that only analog gives. Start with a simple second-hand camera and one stock you can learn inside out. The wait for your scans is part of the magic; film teaches a patience that makes you better everywhere.