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Martin Parr has passed away aged 73

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5m0mnvnvmo

I haven't really covered him in any depth (to my shame) here on TPE, but Martin from About Photography sat and talked with Martin a few years back

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60-EJ...

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A simple goal for 2026 in your photography - 'Shoot the Adjective, not the Noun'
Watch this video and find the hidden photos all around you

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Learn to compose like Fan Ho

FINAL CALL
If you’ve been wrestling with composition and want to understand why a frame isn’t working—and how to fix it in the moment—come join me. We’ll unpack the “rules,” focus on what actually matters, and give you a simple way to make confident choices you can repeat. You’ll leave with photographs you’re proud of and a calmer process for getting there.

Starts on Saturday 1st November
More details click here cctpe.carrd.co

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Just bumped into a fan of TPE at the airport my favourite hunting ground for photos

Always lovely to meet people who enjoy the channel have a wonderful trip, Julian and great to meet you

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Quick update — 3 photographers have already secured their spot in the upcoming Confident Composition cohort, starting Saturday, November 1st.

If you’ve ever felt like your photos are hit-and-miss — one works, the next feels a little “off” — this program is designed to change that. Over 5 weeks, we’ll dive deep into the why behind strong images so you can stop relying on lucky shots and start creating with intention.

By the end, you’ll know exactly:

Why some photos grab you while others fall flat

How to compose images that feel powerful and balanced

How to trust your instincts and see the shot before you take it

This isn’t about memorizing rules. It’s about learning the language of photography — the skill that every great photographer relies on.

There are only 12 spots total, and 3 are already gone.

👉 cctpe.carrd.co/

Let’s make sure your next photo isn’t left to chance.

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Day one of TPE at large
Stanstead to Baltimore via Iceland

I do love me an airport
Bonus points for guessing the screenshot of the kid

*it’s an Australian film* 🍿

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Milton Keynes portrait workshop — Sun 2 Nov. Small group, supportive coaching, and you’ll leave with a mini-series of portraits you’re proud of. 3 seats left.
👉 tpeppw.carrd.co/

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Are you a model, do you know a model who would like to take part in a portrait workshop next January in Vienna?


If that's yes to both, then please drop me a line (alex@photographiceye.co.uk)
Please link to your folio and give a daily rate.

Thanks

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​Howzit!

Just a quick note before the day ends:

Enrollment for The Photographer’s Compass closes at midnight tonight. After that, the doors close, and I shift my full focus to the group that’s coming together.

This isn’t a big course with thousands of people.
It’s small, personal, and designed for photographers who want something more in-depth.

Over the past fortnight, 70+ people have joined from around the world — and I’m already seeing the beginnings of something special in the group.
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And this is before any of the modules are live!

So if you’ve been on the fence…

If your photography has felt a little directionless lately…

If you’re tired of just collecting tips and ready to reconnect with why you photograph in the first place…

👉 This is your last chance to join us for this round:
​thephotographerscompassytf.carrd.co/



Here’s what a few photographers said after joining:

“I’m finally excited to pick up my camera again.”
“I’ve been missing this kind of creative energy.”
“This feels like a reset. It’s what I needed.”


The course is self-paced, but we’re all starting together this week - today!
The energy in the group is growing, and I’d love to welcome you.

After midnight tonight (midnight PST), enrollment will close.

Hope to see you inside.
— Alex

​photographerscompass.carrd.co/​

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Ever looked at your technically perfect photos and felt... nothing? 📸

I was editing my latest video about why some photos feel magical, and it hit me: We have the map, but we're missing the compass.

You know the feeling—sharp focus, perfect exposure, textbook composition. But the image could have been taken by anyone, anywhere. No soul, no story, no reason for existing beyond pressing the shutter.

The map tells you the rules. The compass tells you the direction.

Think about photographers like Olga Karlovac—her images aren't sharp, but they feel like fragments of memory. Or David Goldblatt's grainy mine photos that tell visceral stories no "perfect" shot could capture.

Here's the shift: Stop asking "How do I take this photo?" Start asking "Why should I take this photo?"

How many times have you stood with your camera, knowing exactly how to take a shot, but having no idea why you're taking it?

You're not alone. And you're not stuck there.

What you need isn't another technical tutorial. You need your compass—that sense of creative direction that helps you understand not just HOW to photograph, but WHY.

Photography doesn't have to be sharp. It doesn't have to be clear. But it does have to be honest.

Ready to find your own honesty? The Photographers Compass course launches July 16th.

Find Your Direction → photographerscompass.carrd.co/

What resonates with you more—technically perfect shots or images with soul? Let me know below! 👇

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