Anyone can take

beautiful photos

99% of what makes a great photo is down to the person behind the camera rather than your equipment. The Pocket Photographer aims to level the playing field and show that anyone can take beautiful photos.

All you need is a phone - and a pocket.

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  • 03

    Light

    Shooting in the early evening light can dramatically enhance your pictures.

    Photo Tip

    close up of foliage in evening light

  • 02

    Bokeh

    Focus on a foreground object to create a natural bokeh in the background of your photo.

    Photo Tip

    close up of spiderweb in morning sun

  • 01

    Composition

    Layer your compositions with foreground and background elements to create real depth.

    Photo Tip

    foreground twigs with misty background

  • 06

    Perspective

    Using the wide-angle lens greatly exaggerates the sense of perspective within the picture.

    Photo Tip

    boy standing between two beach huts

  • 05

    Vantage Point

    Create images with a unique point of view by shooting from a super-low vantage point.

    Photo Tip

    close up of dew covered grass with out of focus misty bench in background

  • 04

    Simple Things

    Capturing the simple things opens up a whole new array of photo opportunities.

    Photo Tip

    drip of water forming on branch with misty background
Actionable tips

50+

The Pocket Photographer will arm you with a mountain of easily actionable tips that will elevate your photos to the next level. This book makes photography accessible to everyone.

Photo Examples

100+

With over 100 photo examples, The Pocket Photographer not only shares simple, creative and technical knowledge but also acts as a source of inspiration for your next photo.

Dandelion infront of blue sky
Dandelion infront of blue sky
Dandelion infront of blue sky
plan view of coffee cup and leaves on a bench
plan view of coffee cup and leaves on a bench
plan view of coffee cup and leaves on a bench
dramatic blue and grey clouds
dramatic blue and grey clouds
dramatic blue and grey clouds
simple graphic orange illustration eye
simple graphic orange illustration eye
simple graphic orange illustration eye

WHAT MAKES A great SUBJECT

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Shoot what you're passionate about. People, landscapes, street photography, architecture or nature. Make taking photos what you want it to be.

Windmill at dawn purple sky
Windmill at dawn purple sky
Windmill at dawn purple sky
low tide at harbour with pink skies
low tide at harbour with pink skies
low tide at harbour with pink skies
lavender field
lavender field
lavender field
bench & tree in the mist with sun on the background
bench & tree in the mist with sun on the background
bench & tree in the mist with sun on the background
red leaf held up to camera
red leaf held up to camera
red leaf held up to camera
close up of girl's eyes
close up of girl's eyes
close up of girl's eyes

  • Marian Russell

    Amazon review

    A beautifully illustrated book brimming with helpful tips on all aspects of photography without being too overwhelming.

  • Oliver Lisher

    Amazon review

    I was looking for a book to help improve my photography without all the technical jargon. It's easy to follow and full of simple and easily achievable techniques that really help improve your photos.

  • ESK

    Amazon review

    I am a long time photographer and wanted a book for a friend which would impart them with immediate useful information without tedious waffle. This book does exactly that.

  • Neil Kinnish

    Amazon review

    I’ve followed Mike on Instagram and often been in awe of his skill to capture a moment. The opportunity to understand his process and hopefully improve my own photography is very exciting.

black and white photo ofboy wearing headphones lying on grass
black and white photo ofboy wearing headphones lying on grass
black and white photo ofboy wearing headphones lying on grass
golden leaf held up to camera
golden leaf held up to camera
golden leaf held up to camera
Creativity

Creativity is 99% of photography.

beach at sunset
Instagram

Check out my work on Instagram where I post landscape and some portrait photography.

beach at sunset
Instagram

Check out my work on Instagram where I post landscape and some portrait photography.

beach at sunset
Instagram

Check out my work on Instagram where I post landscape and some portrait photography.

portrait of young boy wearing colourful woollen hat
portrait of young boy wearing colourful woollen hat
portrait of young boy wearing colourful woollen hat
bBT Tower London
BT Tower,London

TIME: 15:17 sept,2021

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bBT Tower London
BT Tower,London

TIME: 15:17 sept,2021

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bBT Tower London
BT Tower,London

TIME: 15:17 sept,2021

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forest pathway
Halnaker,west sussex

TIME: 05:35 june,2020

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forest pathway
Halnaker,west sussex

TIME: 05:35 june,2020

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forest pathway
Halnaker,west sussex

TIME: 05:35 june,2020

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Boy standing between two beach huts
Aldwick,bognor regis

TIME: 14:19 Aug,2021

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Boy standing between two beach huts
Aldwick,bognor regis

TIME: 14:19 Aug,2021

0734

tractor tracks in field
LAVANT,CHICHESTER

TIME: 17:30 May,2019

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tractor tracks in field
LAVANT,CHICHESTER

TIME: 17:30 May,2019

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close up of pretty flower
lavant,Chichester

TIME: 11:23 april,2020

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close up of pretty flower
lavant,Chichester

TIME: 11:23 april,2020

0721

close up of pretty flower
lavant,Chichester

TIME: 11:23 april,2020

0721

signpost with bird on top
Bosham,west sussex

TIME: 09:21 april,2019

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signpost with bird on top
Bosham,west sussex

TIME: 09:21 april,2019

1022

shells on sandy beach
A beach somewhere

TIME: 12:34 july,2016

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shells on sandy beach
A beach somewhere

TIME: 12:34 july,2016

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forest pathway
bank tube,london

TIME: 21:42 June,2018

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forest pathway
bank tube,london

TIME: 21:42 June,2018

0125

forest pathway
Manhattan Bridge,dumbo

TIME: 14:10 august,2018

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forest pathway
Manhattan Bridge,dumbo

TIME: 14:10 august,2018

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forest pathway
a flower in lavant

TIME: 19:42 May,2019

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forest pathway
a flower in lavant

TIME: 19:42 May,2019

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dew on grass with tree in the mist
Chichester, west sussex

TIME: 08:52 feb,2020

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dew on grass with tree in the mist
Chichester, west sussex

TIME: 08:52 feb,2020

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