As an OM System Ambassador I was lucky to get the new 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II at the end of November 2024 to try out before the official launch. I took the lens with me to Fuerteventura, Spain to catch up with some of the wildlife species found on the island. Back in Scotland I […]
In 2024 I was invited to go to the Singing Grass Camp in the heart of the Serengeti. I was flown in by a small plane and it wasn’t long until my guide Raj had stopped the car and said ‘there’s a fresh kill nearby’. Vultures were nearby and Raj was certain something had just […]
Live ND with OM System Cameras The introduction of Live ND in OM System cameras has enabled landscape photographers to get creative results while taking away the hassle of bringing filters into the field. But, have you ever thought to use Live ND for your wildlife photography to create something more artistic? OM System cameras […]
Favourite Moments of 2024 The video was sponsored by DxO, a company that makes photo editing software that I’ve used for years now. PhotoLab 8 is a fantastic image editing tool with one of the best denoising tools built into the software (PureRaw). If you’re looking to get a away from a subscription based model […]
This year, I started doing a series on my YouTube Channel where I pick one OM System camera and one M.Zuiko lens and I go for a walk in nature to see what I can photograph. If you want to see the series of Morning Walk videos I’ve done so far check out my playlist […]
In March 2022 I made this image of a tawny owl at twilight at an ISO of 16000 with the OM-1 camera and there’s barely has any noise present! The High Res mode on the OM-1 can be used handheld to make a 50MP image. It does this by taking 12 images and combining them, […]
One of my absolute favorite features of the OM System is Pro Capture, the ability to “go back in time” to shoot the action. I will always look for opportunities to use this feature as it can create some really impactful images.
For me, spring is the absolute highlight of using pro capture. This is when I’ll be going out in my local forests looking for breeding birds so that I can photograph the parent birds as they fly to and from the nest feeding their young.
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OM-1, 300mm f/4, 1/2500, ISO 8000 Pro Capture
OM-1, 150-400mm 1.25x, 400mm, f/4.5, 1/2500, ISO 6400 Pro Capture
OM-1ii, 150-400mm 1.25x, 325mm, f/4.5, 1/4000, ISO 200 Pro Capture
In this series I pick an OM System camera and an M.Zuiko lens and I go for a photography walk, talking about the gear and settings as I find subjects to photograph.
Videos where I share some of my tips for using OM System gear
Since 2020 I have exclusively been using OM System gear for wy YouTube videos. Check out the rest of my YouTube Channel for some inspiration for your next photo adventure.
Customise your buttons, dials, and settings to your photography unique preference so you’re ready to capture those fleeting moments in nature.
This course teaches you how to setup your gear for wildlife photography so that you can get a head start and spend more time in the field making photos.
*includes updates for OM-1 Mark II
Wildlife Photographer and an OM System Ambassador with a background in wildlife biology and conservation.