Photography insights for St Albans businesses & families
Advice, ideas and real stories to help you get more from professional photography
Whether you're a business owner looking for standout headshots, a brand building its visual identity, or a family wanting natural portraits, you'll find practical advice and real examples right here.
Documentary location photography for Business Improvement Districts UK
Mike Dick Photography was commissioned by St Albans City Centre BID to document the town ahead of their 2026 Ballot submission, 257 professionally post-processed images across seven subjects, shot across five sessions in spring 2026.
Family photography Hertfordshire – documentary portraits of fatherhood
Real life isn’t posed and your photos shouldn’t be either. Celebrate Fathers Day, the small, honest moments of fatherhood with documentary family photography.
Found signs and creative sparks – how the unexpected fuels better photography
While out running through the countryside, I stumbled on a surreal little scene – a pile of road signs pointing in all directions, abandoned in the long grass. It made me stop and reflect on how inspiration often comes from the most unexpected places. This post is a reminder that creative detours are sometimes the most rewarding part of the journey.