The first day of filming had arrived, and I was up early in the megacity they call Seoul in South Korea. My cameras were ready, I had a plan for the day, and I was raring to go. I was eager to get started, and with patience not being one of my strong points, I decided to hit the ground running and planned to cover three stories in one day!
It was going to be a busy day, but with the help of my local guide and fixer, Jimmy, I had high hopes.
Seoul is a fantastic city, even with jetlag! But when you find yourself stuck in a hotel room far away from home, just about to embark on a three-week-long self-funded trip to create a travel documentary about a new country, even in a mega-city like Seoul (which is full of friendly souls and smiling faces) self-doubt can creep in. And if this is left to fester, worse, the Black Dog can arrive, along with his friend, Imposter Syndrome, and this combination of negativity can soon become a filmmaker or photographer’s biggest challenge on assignment.
Read MoreThe ability to blend into the background and create photographs discreetly is sometimes a real challenge for a documentary photographer. Being 6 feet tall and sporting a beard and moustache sometimes makes it particularly tricky for me, but it's all part of the fun.
Read MoreWest Sussex, my magical home county. I was born and bred here, and I have worked as a professional photographer and videographer in this beautiful county of Southern England for most of my life. And oddly, I've never felt the need to pick up sticks and live anywhere else!
Read MoreThere's always something to photograph, especially in March when back in 2017 I visited Denia to document this traditional fiesta. Fallas marks St Joesphs Day and runs from the 17th to the 19th of March, with the last day culminating in a wild night of music, fireworks and bonfires.
Read MoreUK Street Photographer, Scott Ramsey travels to Seville in Spain to photograph the city's famous April Fair. During my many years working as a professional photographer, I've learned to step away from the centre of the action/story for a moment. And this photo demonstrates why I work like this, perfectly.
Read MoreBack on the road again, TV Presenter and photographer Scott Ramsey starts filming a new documentary.
Read MoreTaking photographs in low light without a steady tripod to hand can be a real problem. This can especially be true when you're travelling, as often carrying a tripod all day isn't an option; after all, you're already weighed down with all those cameras, lenses and emergency snacks! In this blog post, I'll share a low light photography tip that I've been using for years, and that might make all the difference on your next photo adventure.
Read MoreI love travelling with my cameras and photographing some of the unique cities, landscapes and cultures I discover. In this travel photography blog update, I'm exploring Valencia in Spain and heading to the famous, Valencia Bullring the Plaza de Toros de Valencia.
Read MoreValencia is a beautiful Spanish city and one of my favourite places to wander around taking photos, especially the historic Old Town, El Carmen. It was a Sunday, so the Old Town was quiet, apart from the occasional chiming of church bells, as I wandered around. The early morning sunlight was casting its beautiful golden glow on the buildings a perfect day for some street photography.
Read MoreMy new Travel Photography Vlog Series will be launching in just a few days, and I can't wait. In my last blog post, I announced the exciting news and posted two teaser videos, and the reaction has been awesome.
”Wow, looking forward to see the full trip. Photos look great.” and “I'm looking forward to this immensely! The teasers are giving a wonderful little insight into what is to come ;)'‘
Today, I'm pleased to share the Official Trailer, and as you can see, I had some fun creating it!
This autumn watch my brand new YouTube travel photography vlog series, Travels With My Camera.
It's been months in the planning, and now finally I can give you a glimpse of what's to come 😉 Later this month, I'll be launching a brand new YouTube Travel Photography series called Travels With My Camera. Here's a sneak peek of two of the short teasers for the show.
