Ian Middleton Photography

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Beyond the Golden Hour

The golden hour, that precious moment 30 minutes before and after sunrise and sunset. The photographer’s prime time; or is it? I’m often asked if this is the best time to take photographs. My answer is usually: “Yes, if you want golden photos!”

How much does luck play a part when taking a photo?

I captured this image on a hill in the Ljubljana Marshes, just outside the capital of Slovenia. It wasn’t planned. I was just on a walk with my family. But when I emerged at the top of the hill, I spotted this moment.

Durdle Door Great Photo Locations

Stretching 95 miles along the Dorset and Devon coast, the Jurassic Coast is a stunning place. There are many great locations for photography, but for today we are going to look at Durdle Door.

Stories

Working with Natural Light in Photography

December 12, 2019

I took this photo on an August morning from Zaosiri Beach on Lošinj Island during a second trip to this location....

Great photography locations / Quick Photography Tips

Finding great photography spots with Photohound

December 7, 2019

As you drive west on the motorway from the capital Ljubljana, you cannot miss Planina Lake when it’s full. You’ll...

Great photography locations

Best View of Ljubljana

December 5, 2019

There are many great places to get a good view of Ljubljana, but where exactly is the best view of Ljubljana?

Great photography locations

Full Moon at Blue Hour over Jamnik Church View

November 28, 2019

Coming up in a few weeks is the annual event when the full moon rises over the mountain peak behind Jamnik Church....

Quick Photography Tips / Tutorials

How to turn yourself into a ghost

November 23, 2019

In this ghost photography tutorial I show you how to turn yourself into a ghost in just one photo.

Great photography locations

A great view thanks to Photohound

November 7, 2019

Thanks to a new website called Photohound, I was able to find a very unique view of Izola on the Slovenian Adriatic...

TUTORIALS

Great photography locations / Quick Photography Tips

Finding great photography spots with Photohound

December 7, 2019

As you drive west on the motorway from the capital Ljubljana, you cannot miss Planina Lake when it’s full. You’ll...

Quick Photography Tips / Tutorials

How to turn yourself into a ghost

November 23, 2019

In this ghost photography tutorial I show you how to turn yourself into a ghost in just one photo.

Quick Photography Tips / Story behind the photo

How a faulty lens helped me with Intentional Camera Movement

October 8, 2019

I started noticing a problem with my camera lens, but that problem, I was to discover, would actually be a huge...

TUTORIALS

GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS

Great photography locations / Quick Photography Tips

Finding great photography spots with Photohound

December 7, 2019

As you drive west on the motorway from the capital Ljubljana, you cannot miss Planina Lake when it’s full. You’ll...

Great photography locations

Best View of Ljubljana

December 5, 2019

There are many great places to get a good view of Ljubljana, but where exactly is the best view of Ljubljana?

Great photography locations

Full Moon at Blue Hour over Jamnik Church View

November 28, 2019

Coming up in a few weeks is the annual event when the full moon rises over the mountain peak behind Jamnik Church....

GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS

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Photography Workshops

Are you looking to improve your photography skills?

I offer photography workshops, tours and tuition to both individuals and groups.

Just bought your first digital SLR? Or maybe you are having trouble understanding the complexities of your compact? Whether you are a budding professional or amateur enthusiast who wants to get more from your camera, there is no better way to learn the art of photography and put these new skills to practice than by travelling around a country resplendent with stunning natural landscapes, interesting people and great light.

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Durdle Door in the moonlight, Dorset, England. Captured late evening as the moonlight flooded through the rock's archway. The long exposure has also produced some nice star trails to the right of the arch. Durdle door is one of the many stunning locations to visit on the Jurassic coast in southern England.

Jurassic Coast Workshop

Join me for a weekend photo holiday and workshop on this beautiful coastline. Stretching along Dorset and Devon, the Jurassic Coast is so-named because its landscape and geology record 185 million years of the Earth’s history. It’s packed with fantastic photographic opportunities at anytime of the year, and we’ll explore some of the best locations along the Dorset stretch

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Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician at sunrise, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.

Slovenia in Spring Workshop

Join me, Ian Middleton, on my Spring in Slovenia photography workshop in the stunning alpine region. We’ll visit two beautiful glacial lakes: Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj, and travel through stunning alpine valleys and mountain vistas, visit waterfalls, rapids and gorges. We’ll photograph lovely castles and churches, on lakes, beside lakes and on hilltops, all with magnificent backdrops.

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View across Lake Bled to the island church and clifftop castle from Ojstrica, Slovenia.

Slovenia in Autumn Workshop

Join me, Ian Middleton, for my Autumn Colours in Slovenia photography workshop in the stunning alpine region of this amazing country. We’ll visit two beautiful glacial lakes: Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj, and travel through stunning alpine valleys and mountain vistas, visit waterfalls, rapids and gorges. We’ll photograph lovely castles and churches on lakes, by lakes and on hilltops, all with magnificent backdrops.

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