Landscape & Nature Photography Portfolio Review & Creative Development

Between 15-20 images is ideal. This gives us enough material to identify patterns and themes whilst allowing time to explore each image meaningfully within our hour together. Choose photographs that feel significant to you, not necessarily your most technically perfect images.

That’s perfectly normal and actually part of what we'll explore together. Send the images that resonate with you on an emotional level, the ones you keep coming back to, or the ones you feel say something important even if you can’t articulate what that is yet. Trust your instinct.

No. Whilst we may discuss technical aspects if they serve or hinder your message, this review focuses on meaning, intention, and creative vision. I’m more interested in what you’re trying to express than whether your highlights are perfectly preserved.

Yes, if you’d like to. Zoom allows participants to record sessions locally. Many photographers find it helpful to revisit our conversation later, as insights often deepen upon reflection.

This service is specifically designed for landscape and nature photographers because that's my area of expertise and lived experience. The questions I ask and the insights I offer are rooted in this genre and the particular relationship it creates with the natural world.

That’s absolutely fine. Many photographers work through this process simply to deepen their understanding of their own practice and find greater meaning in their creative journey. You don’t need external goals to benefit from understanding your ‘why’.

No. This isn’t about judgment or ranking. Instead, I’ll help you understand which images feel most aligned with your authentic vision and why. Some images might resonate powerfully because they capture something true; others might feel disconnected because they’re not serving your deeper story. It’s about alignment, not quality.

Camera club critiques typically focus on technical execution and adherence to compositional rules. This portfolio review explores meaning, emotion, personal vision, and the deeper story your work is telling. We’re interested in the ‘why’, not just the ‘how’. You won't hear about blown highlights unless they fundamentally undermine what you’re trying to express.

That’s entirely up to you. Some photographers use the session as a one-time deep dive to gain clarity and build confidence. Others choose to continue working with me through one-to-one tuition or transformative mentoring to further develop their vision and body of work.

That’s a completely natural feeling, and I honour it. I approach every portfolio review with compassion, respect, and understanding. This is a safe space for honest exploration. You’re not being judged — you’re being seen and heard. Many photographers tell me afterwards that the vulnerability was the most valuable part of the experience.

Yes. If you're working towards a specific goal like an exhibition, book project, magazine submission, or portfolio submission, let me know in your booking form. We can focus the session on refining your selection, understanding your narrative, and ensuring your portfolio communicates what you intend.

This review helps you recognise the style you’re already developing, often unconsciously. By identifying patterns, themes, and emotional threads in your existing work, you’ll gain clarity about your authentic voice. Style isn't something you invent; it's something you uncover.

That realisation itself is valuable! Understanding where you are — even if it's a place of exploration and uncertainty — gives you a starting point. We can work together to identify what draws you to photography, what questions you’re asking, and what direction might feel worth exploring next.