A winter photo essay capturing the atmosphere of Christmas in St Albans. From low winter sun and long shadows to glowing lights and rain-soaked streets, these 18 images explore how light, weather, and fleeting moments shape the story of a place and reflect the same approach I bring to every client shoot.

A behind the scenes look at the panto portraits I photographed at the Abbey Theatre in St Albans, capturing colourful characters, backstage moments and the fun spirit of classic British pantomime.

Events happen once. The photographs last forever – or at least they should. Professional event photographer Mike Dick covers the full range of occasions across Hertfordshire, St Albans and London, from corporate conferences to sporting events, community celebrations to private parties.

Join me behind the lens at The Small Business Hub curry club lunch in St Albans, a vibrant networking event full of energy, conversation and connection. As a Hertfordshire event photographer, I love capturing authentic moments that tell the real story of local business life and community spirit.

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and style of the Goodwood Revival. From roaring vintage engines and rain-soaked racing to elegant 1950s fashion, this legendary motorsport festival offered endless photographic moments and a timeless atmosphere.

The Redbourn Classics Motor Show is one of my favourite events to photograph, and this year marked my fourth visit. From polished Ferraris and Porsches to everyday classics like Minis and Fiat Pandas, it’s always a joy to capture the cars, the atmosphere, and the people who make the day so special.

After 23 years in St Albans I'm still finding new corners. This second photowalk takes you off the beaten track – into museum cells, up to Art Deco rooflines, and out to a genuine wartime gun emplacement near Napsbury.

Twenty-three years of living here means I know where the light falls, which doors are worth your time, and which alleyways most people walk past without looking up. This is my guide to the unusual photo spots in St Albans.

Join me behind the lens at the 29th Harpenden Lions Highland Gathering, a vibrant Scottish-themed day out full of caber tossing, pipe bands, and pure community spirit. From heavy events to haggis hurling, discover why this local favourite is a photographer’s dream and a must-visit family event.

We set off on a 1,500-mile Scottish road trip in search of storms, mist, and moody skies, instead, we found endless blue and blazing sun. From distillery drams in Stirling to almost Caribbean sands at Morar, our journey was full of surprises (and sunburns!). Join us as we share the unexpected magic of Scotland in bright, postcard-perfect weather, a trip that proved sometimes the best stories come from plans that don’t go quite as planned.

I swapped my usual kit for 10 very different cameras, from a big mirrorless to a quirky Polaroid, to see how each would change my approach. The results? Playful, surprising and a big reminder that it’s not about the gear – it’s about the joy of creating.

Enormous eyeballs, a 1,700-year-old martyrdom, 12-foot Roman soldiers and bishops wilting in 30-degree heat. The annual St Albans Alban Day Pilgrimage is one of the most visually extraordinary community events in Hertfordshire, and one of the most underserved photographically. Here's what it looked like in 2025.

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.

Most people look past the ferry to reach Mull. I looked at the ferry itself. Bold colour, graphic shapes and the sharpest light I have seen in Scotland.

Ian Henderson of The Pink Elephant makes charcuterie boxes that look as extraordinary as they taste. Here is how personal branding photography and food photography work together to tell the full story of a creative food business in St Albans.

I wanted one photograph that showed everything: the chaos, the effort, the mad energy of an obstacle race ramp. The single frame was never going to do it. So I built one instead. Here is how composite photography, a camera strap and a World War Z reference produced the image I was after.

Creativity thrives on experimentation, not perfection. A simple mindset shift, borrowed from James Clear's Atomic Habits, that changes how you approach every shoot, every project, and every creative block.

A helicopter, a stone bridge, a point-and-shoot camera, and a boulder I didn't see coming. A story about presence over perfection.

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.