Join me on 28 October for a live call exclusively for premium members of the Macro & Close-up Community, where I’ll edit the mushroom photograph featured in one of my videos. I’ll take you through the transformation from the original image to the finished edit, explaining my workflow and creative decisions along the way. Not a premium member yet? Upgrade to premium to take part. I’d love to see you there!

This time, we’re exploring the colours of the season wherever you are in the world! We originally planned an autumn colours theme, but our community spans different countries and seasons, so Seasonal Colours gives everyone the chance to take part. Your challenge is to capture a macro or close-up photograph showing the colours of the season around you. Think rich autumn leaves, fresh spring flowers, vibrant summer subjects or the subtle tones of winter. Get close and explore the colours, textures and tiny details of your subject. Experiment with light, composition and creative techniques to make your image stand out. This is a macro and close-up challenge, so wider scenes and landscape photographs will not be accepted. 📅 CHALLENGE DATES: Entries open: 5th October Entries close: 8th November Live challenge review: 9th November I’ve backdated the start of the challenge to 5th October, so photographs taken from that date are eligible. I’m delighted that @Angi Wallace will be joining me to co-judge the challenge during the live call on 9th November! 📷 HOW TO ENTER: • Submit one high-resolution macro or close-up image • Include the photograph’s EXIF data • Your image must have been taken during the challenge period • Include your season in the image file name, for example: YourName_Autumn.jpg or YourName_Spring.jpg • Upload your entry using the submission form • Images added directly to the comments will not be accepted 👉 Submit your challenge entry Please photograph responsibly and take care not to damage your subjects or the habitat around them. I can’t wait to see the seasonal colours and small details from your corner of the world! 🍂🌸☀️❄️

A little later than planned this month, as I’ve been busy with workshops and reviews, but let’s celebrate what you’ve been creating! Share your favourite image you created in September and tell us a little about it. What inspired you? How did you make it? Or why is it special to you? ✅ No theme ✅ No pressure ✅ No judgement It doesn’t need to be perfect or even finished! It could be a completed piece, a fun experiment, a work in progress, or simply something you enjoyed creating. Every image is part of your creative journey, and if it means something to you, it absolutely belongs here. Don’t be shy about sharing. Your work might inspire someone else to try something new, and this is a wonderfully supportive space to celebrate what we’ve all been making. ✨ A quick reminder: this is a sharing thread, not a critique. Let’s keep it positive, friendly, encouraging and inspiring. 💬 Remember to show some love to other creators too. A like or a kind comment can make someone’s day. 🙌 Can’t wait to see what everyone created in September! 💛