Kim Simpson

1 week ago | fstoppers.com | Kim Simpson

No matter how meticulously you plan a portrait session, something can still go wrong. This article tells the story of a photoshoot that didn’t go to plan, and why I continued instead of canceling. As a photographer with many years of experience, I pride myself on my preparedness, and that day was no exception.

1 week ago | fstoppers.com | Kim Simpson

Neewer has released a new contender in their Z series lighting: the Z2 Pro Round Head Flash. Being new to Neewer lighting, once the Nikon-compatible version was released, I grasped the opportunity to put this through its paces in an energetic portrait shoot. Could this be the quality-on-a-budget speedlight I have been looking for? Normally, when planning a studio session, I have traditional studio strobes on my mind because that’s what I’ve used for years, as is industry standard.

1 month ago | fstoppers.com | Kim Simpson

Eighty years after the end of the Second World War, and in commemoration of VE80, I’m sharing a never-before-seen collection of images taken by my grandfather during his service as a British Army mechanic. These images offer a glimpse into the life of a young man from the West of Scotland, like many others, catapulted into a war without choice. Many images capture everyday moments: his friends, the vehicles he worked on, and quiet times by the sea.

1 month ago | fstoppers.com | Kim Simpson

Have you ever felt your photography takes a backseat when you're with others? I booked a solo overseas trip to reconnect with my photographic passion without the constraint of expectations or fitting in with the needs of others. This article might be the push you need to go on your own solo journey of discovery. What Is Wrong With Group Trips? We have all been there before, a planned trip with family or friends and you want to stop at some spots to shoot in between wider group plans.