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A Brighton-based photographer exploring themes of identity and culture, Ian Howorth has a particular love for capturing intimate objects in different countries. He has published three photography books, Arcadia, In Passing and his latest, A Country Kind of Silence –— a collection exploring his Peruvian-British identity. He shares his insights into ensuring you have the right camera for the job.
I was born in Peru to a Peruvian mother and an English father. By the time I was 16, I’d lived in three different countries, which really got me thinking about cultural differences. Photography was a way for me to explore the ideas of identity. Part of my work has always been to look at each place I visit and identify what makes it unique. I love to see what the visual culture of a place is, especially through inanimate objects. To me, a pack of cigarettes and a bowl of porridge on a sunlit table can say a lot about a place.
The first camera I bought really informed what equipment I wanted to work with. I’ve always used 28mm and 58mm prime lenses. If something is too far away, I’ll move closer. And if that’s not possible, I won't take the shot. The most important part of developing my photography was first understanding what I wanted from the photos. Once I was clear on that, I could choose the equipment that would help me achieve those results.
If you’re starting out on your photography journey, it’s important to first understand how lenses work and what they can do for you. You can use zoom lenses of course, but I think it’s important to always have one or two prime lenses in your kit bag, ideally a 35mm or 50mm lens. Prime lenses might seem harder to use at first because they don't let you zoom, but they help you understand how a specific focal range works, which will really improve your skills.
Size, weight and price also matter. Something that’s informed my choice of equipment over the years is how much I enjoy shooting with particular cameras and lenses. For travelling, prioritise lightweight, compact and durable equipment that makes shooting as comfortable as possible. Finally, if this is your first camera, don’t feel you have to buy something expensive. All cameras follow the same rules: ISO, shutter speed and aperture. The most important thing is that you’re out there learning something and discovering your own style.
What camera you use doesn’t matter too much, but what really makes a difference when shooting different subjects is the lens. For landscape photography, I’d similarly recommend using a 24-70mm zoom lens. When you’re using a zoom lens, try to see where you’re landing on the zoom range so you’re always aware of how you’re shooting the image. The lens will tell you where you are on the zoom,
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It’s been a busy year for the capital’s luxury hotel scene. A string of high-profile, and often high-priced, openings was crowned this autumn when the long-anticipated Raffles London at the OWO flung open its doors, taking over the building that once housed the Old War Office. Beyond such headline-grabbing launches, the accommodation offering in the city remains in rude health, with plenty of character available for travellers looking beyond the very top end of the market. There are boutique hotels squirrelled away in Georgian townhouses, budget pads in the midst of Piccadilly and huge complexes offering a world of bars, restaurants and entertainment across multiple floors.