The World Of Matt’s Writing
What I learned from writing instructions on how to make my image
An exercise that will help you learn a lot about your image making process. Find out more in this blog
February newsletter: a tough month and One November Afternoon
Photographer Matt Parker shares the latest updates on his work, his learnings and his best books and films for the month
Why you should spend more time on a single photography theme
Your work is better when you spend more time with fewer subjects: read this blog to find out why
January newsletter: ice and cyanotypes
Photographer Matt Parker shares the latest updates on his work, his learnings and his best books and films for the month
Why thinking about sound, smell and more can help your photography
Photographers should not just think of the visual side of things when they are making images
December newsletter: ups and downs and the arrival of my new zine
Photographer Matt Parker shares the latest updates on his work, his learnings and his best books and music for the month
November newsletter: printing and planning
Photographer Matt Parker shares the latest updates on his work, his learnings and his best books and film for the month
The Benefits Of Play In Photography
What is photographic play and why can it be so beneficial?
October newsletter: small steps and big progress
Photographer Matt Parker shares the latest updates on his work, his learnings and his best books and film for the month
Is pre-visualisation bad for your photography?
Why it can be good to end up with a completely different image to the one you planned to make
September newsletter: soggy feet and freewriting
Photographer Matt Parker shares the latest updates on his work, his learnings and his best books and film for the month
Why it is dangerous to take inspiration from other photographers
When we spend too much time in awe of other photographers we risk losing our personal touch. It is always worth looking elsewhere for inspiration. Read more here
August newsletter: 1Point4 Miles vol 2 and more
Matt Parker shares the latest updates on his work, his learnings and his best books and music for the month
Why it’s okay to dislike your work
Matt Parker discusses reviewing your work as a photographer and artist and pushing yourself to further creative development
July newsletter: a virtual photo walk, plastic soup and marinading
Matt Parker shares the latest updates on his work, his learnings and his best books and music for the month
Multiple output photography: the way forward for successful projects
Matt Parker encourages people to do is to try and output their photographic projects in a number of formats and explains the benefits of this
June newsletter: Covid, Photoshop and slowing down
Matt Parker shares the latest updates on his work, his learnings and his best books and music for the month
Why it’s better to work in photography projects
What is a photography project and why is a photography project so important for a photographer . Matt Parker explains all
May newsletter: scarves, taking a breather and being busy
Matt Parker shares the latest updates on his work, his learnings and his best books and music for the month
Ask for feedback on your photography: you will learn a lot
There’s a real benefit to building up a personal photography network. Matt Parker explains why