Photography articles & Tips
Here you can read and browse all my articles, tips and tutorials
In my blog you’ll find a variety of articles about photography with tips, tutorials, stories and latest information about me and my workshops.
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Lofoten in winter
100 Reviews Milestone on TripAdvisor
After nearly four years since joining the travel review website TripAdvisor, I am absolutely delighted to have reached one hundred reviews of my landscape photography workshops, tours and 1-2-1 private tuition days
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018 for Melvin Nicholson Photography
I am delighted to have been notified that I have once again been awarded the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for the third year running having received the same accolade the past two years.
The Northern Photography & Video Show 2018 Review
I attended this year’s The Northern Photography and Video Show 2018 at Rheged near Penrith on the 12th and 13th May 2018. I attended this event as a visitor last year vowing to return this year as an exhibitor.
Take-a-View Landscape Photographer of the Year 2017-18 Exhibition
In October last year, I was delighted to have been informed that I had two images ‘Commended’ in the UK’s most prestigious landscape photography competition as run by one of the world’s most prolific landscape photographers, Charlie Waite, the Take-a-View Landscape Photographer of the Year.
Benro’s BRAND NEW GD3WH Geared Head & TMA48CXL Tripod – UNBOX & HANDS ON REVIEW
I am SO EXCITED to confirm that Benro have sent me some of their beautifully made equipment to test them out on a long term deal but before I head out in the field with the items, I thought that I would film a couple of short videos for my YouTube channel showing me unboxing them while giving a brief initial review of what I found.
The Photography Show 2018 Review – Fotospeed Talk & Nisi Filters
March always seems to come around more and more quickly with each year that passes but with it arrives the UK’s biggest photography show, The Photography Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Once again and for the second year running I was invited to present a talk on the Fotospeed stand (fine quality ink and papers). I immediately accepted.
My Top Ten Images of 2017
WELCOME to my Top Ten Images of 2017 and a brief review of the year. AMAZING is the only word that I can use to describe 2017. My workshops have grown from strength to strength with more people joining me for some memorable trips including a couple of new international ones such as Iceland (twice this year) and Ireland back in September.
Photographing the Winter Freeze, Quiraing, Isle of Skye – Landscape Photography
During my two days on Skye en-route to the Outer Hebrides, I decided to visit the iconic Quiraing in harsh, wintery, freezing conditions. I walked four miles from the roadside and back to ensure that I did not become stranded by the icy conditions.
A Scottish Winter Wonderland – Shooting Snow Scenes Video
I was driving through Bun Loyne, a rather lovely part of the Scottish Highlands, especially during a wintery snowy period and I felt compelled to pull over and spend a couple of hours photographing the gorgeous views. I decided to create a video showing you what I was enjoying shooting and to explain a little about how I went about capturing the images I did.