Kim Simpson

1 week 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 week 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.