“While documenting a children's running club in a small Romanian town, I captured this fantastic selfie with the group. These amazing kids left me with great memories of our time together that will stay with me forever."—Scott Ramsey, a British Photographer and Documentary Maker who travels the world looking for stories.
Embark on a visual odyssey with "My Camera And The Wonderful," the captivating blog of Scott Ramsey, a multifaceted creative force as a travel photographer, videographer, filmmaker, and TV presenter. Immerse yourself in a world of breathtaking imagery, cinematic narratives, and compelling stories as Scott takes you from the serene beaches of Bali to the bustling streets of South Korea, uncovering hidden gems and vibrant scenes through both still and moving images. As a digital nomad newly settled in Southeast Asia, Scott offers a unique perspective, seamlessly blending professional photography and filmmaking tips with exhilarating travel tales.
But the adventure doesn't stop there. Follow Scott's globetrotting exploits and stay connected with The Creatives' latest projects back in London. This dynamic blog showcases not only far-flung wonders but also provides an insider's look into innovative corporate and commercial photo, video, and film assignments across London and the UK. Whether you're a photography enthusiast, a budding filmmaker, a travel dreamer, or a creative professional, Scott's blog offers a perfect blend of global exploration and professional artistry that will inspire and captivate you with every post and video. Dive into a world where each frame tells a story, and every clip transports you to new horizons.
Working as a photojournalist, you sometimes find yourself covering stories the entire world is talking about and in 2003, the Iraq War was on everybody's minds. On a very hot summers day in August, I was sent on assignment to the Royal Navy Base in Portsmouth to photograph the return of HMS Liverpool.
Read MoreI've often thought that a career as a professional photographer has some similarities to a career in the music industry. Odd, you might think but stick with me! Having photographed Mel C, Bon Jovi, Elton John, Stereophonics and the Manic Street Preachers, all in concert. I've definitely noticed similarities.
Read MoreThe weather tends to be a hot topic of conversation here in the UK. To feed this insatiable desire with weather-related news, I've often been tasked by a picture editor to head out (sometimes literal into the storm) and get some weather photos. However, on this assignment, I didn't expect to photograph a windswept Twiggy on Southsea Prom.
Read MoreIn 2003, Concorde was being decommissioned, and I had heard that the supersonic aircraft would arrive at Cardiff airport as it took its final tour around the UK. So I grabbed my cameras (for those interested - I used a Nikon D1H back then), filled a flask with coffee and headed to South Wales.
Read MoreUK professional PR Photographer, Scott Ramsey, travels to Chichester and photographs the reopening of an Independent Cinema, as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are lifted in Sussex.
Read MoreA great set of PR photographs makes a big difference when marketing your business, especially when you're sending out a press release to the media, and here's proof. Recently I was delighted when not one but two newspapers ran a story and photos that I took for one of my clients.
Read MoreAs the lockdown starts to easy here in the UK and businesses start to reopen, I’ve been back out taking photos for my clients.
Read MoreWorking as an editorial photographer in East Sussex allows me the opportunity to meet some great people in the most unlikely of places. On May 19th 2018 I spent the day photographing the people of Bexhill-On-Sea as they celebrated Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding day in style.
Read MoreDay 3 of my photography road trip and I spent the day at the world's oldest remaining covered slipway in Devonport, Plymouth. Stirling & Son is based at the boatyard and they repair and build beautiful traditional wooden boats, here’s my photo essay.
Read MoreThe 8th of May 2015 marked the 70th Anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) and the end of the second world war in Europe. Many of the services and events were held in London, however local communities were also encouraged to take part. Remembering the old black and white photographs taken at the time I wanted to document a community street party for myself and so I headed along the coast to Portsmouth in Hampshire to see if I could find one.
Read MoreIs it Christmas already? What happened to the last year? Where did it go? Is that Father Christmas with a Gorilla? Don't panic Mr Mannering! All will become clear soon enough. A few years ago whilst I was working for a press agency in Kent I was sent on a very important Christmas photo assignment to photograph Father Christmas delivering presents to some Gorillas at a local wild animal park. As Santa handed out the presents and I took my photographs I wondered to myself what does a Gorilla really want for Christmas…….?
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