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Tim Smalley

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Full-time #photographer recovering from a near-death sepsis infection in 2024. Loving the climb & almost back in the woods. ❤️ 

I specialise in teaching mindful photography in the forest. I also produce large-format commissions for the hospitality & healthcare industries. Passionate about #nature, #woodland, #trees, #climate & #mentalhealth. 

Download my free forest photography guides below ⬇️

 Born at 344ppm. 
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 #photography #woodlandphotography #landscapephotography #mindfulness

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Joined November 08, 2022

Woodland Portfolio:

https://www.timsmalley.co.uk

Links:

https://e.timsm.uk

Free Woodland Photography Guides:

https://www.timsmalley.co.uk/free-guides/

Workshops:

https://www.timsmalley.co.uk/workshops

Posts

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 26, 2026

The real secret of foggy woodland photography is slowing down, being patient, and being adaptable.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/cTb6Sj

#PhotographWoodland #FieldTestedTechniques #CameraSettings

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 26, 2026

That's when I built a repeatable RAW preparation process: four full-image tone curves that shape the file into something both neutral and flexible.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/EQYbUe

#NaturalLookingImages #EditingTechniques #RecoversShadowDetails

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 25, 2026

If you happen to find yourself out on one of those mornings when the fog is really just low cloud with ambition, it is worth reading my thoughts on woodland photography in the rain as a lot of the same gear and compositional principles apply.

Read the full article ▸ https://e.timsm.uk/cTb6Sj

#PhotographWoodland #FieldTestedTechniques #CameraSettings

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 25, 2026

Reaching for the wide-angle lens in fog is one of the most common mistakes I see photographers make, and it features in my guide to common woodland photography mistakes for good reason.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/cTb6Sj

#PhotographWoodland #FieldTestedTechniques #CameraSettings

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 24, 2026

To get closer to a clean starting point, apply four full-image tone curves using Lightroom’s masking tools

Read the full article: The 3-Step Woodland Photo Editing Workflow That Simplified My Post-Processing
▸ https://e.timsm.uk/EQYbUe

#NaturalLookingImages #EditingTechniques #RecoversShadowDetails

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 24, 2026

RAW, all sliders still at 0 but file is better prepared for editing thanks to Linear profile and 4-curves pulling both highlights and shadow detail.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/EQYbUe

#NaturalLookingImages #EditingTechniques #RecoversShadowDetails

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 21, 2026

New on my blog: Essential Woodland Photography Filters (Plus, Why I Use A Circular Polariser)

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 19, 2026

New on my blog: The Long Way Into the Woods

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 15, 2026

The best tripod for woodland photography balances stability, weight, build quality, and adaptability to the terrain.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/VDS02F

#WoodlandPhotography #TestedPicks #GearGuide

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 13, 2026

New on my blog: How to Photograph Woodland in Fog, and Come Home With Something Different

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 11, 2026

Working with natural light and embracing shadows creates images that feel timeless.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/h7UNo1

#PhotographyTips #EditingTips #WoodlandPhotography

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 08, 2026

Morning light tends to be softer and cooler, creating subtle forest shadows that simplify compositions.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/fLjBs7

#WoodlandPhotography #PhotographyTips

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 05, 2026

The quiet revolution begins with a simple question: What if the most meaningful photographic experiences are already within walking distance?

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/zUx3X6

#PhotographyTips #QuietRevolution #Mindset

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 04, 2026

Small movements make enormous differences in woodland photography, and this becomes even more critical when working with the atmospheric effects that rain creates.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/apaUKF

#WoodlandPhotography #PhotographyTips

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · May 03, 2026

When editing forest scenes, I often reduce contrast in the background while gently increasing clarity on the main subject

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/omDGLR

#PhotographyTips #PowerfulCompositions #Composition

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · Apr 24, 2026

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this article will help you understand how focal length shapes what you see and how it influences the kinds of woodland photographs you make.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/M2t0M5

#FocalLength #WoodlandPhotography #PhotographyTips

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · Apr 22, 2026

If your forest photos often feel cluttered, unbalanced, or just not quite right, edge patrol might be the missing piece.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/EWd1dH

#PhotographyTips #WoodlandPhotography #EdgePatrol

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · Apr 20, 2026

Overcast skies provide soft, even lighting that eliminates harsh shadows and bright highlights, making it ideal for woodland photography.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/STZsdX

#WoodlandPhotography #FoggyMornings #RainyDays

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · Apr 15, 2026

New on my blog: 8 of the Best Bluebell Woods in Hertfordshire (for Photographers)

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · Apr 13, 2026

New on my blog: The 3-Step Woodland Photo Editing Workflow That Simplified My Post-Processing 👉 Read more here: https://www.timsmalley.co.uk/blog/woodland-photo-editing-workflow/

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · Mar 23, 2026

Mastering where to focus in woodland photography can be harder than it sounds.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/g6WfbZ

#focusingtips #WoodlandPhotography #PhotographyTips

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · Nov 25, 2022

Replying to @Liz23smr@mstdn.party

@Liz23smr@mstdn.party I use a variety of cameras. It's my full-time income, so the main cameras I use are Sony Alpha full-frame (36x24mm sensor) cameras from the A7 series. I also have a more compact A6400 for family time/travel and an A5100 converted for infrared photography. I also have a variety of film cameras from 35mm, 6x7cm and 6x9cm medium format and 4x5-inch large format. Most of my woodland photography nowadays is shot on an A7R III.

Tim Smalley @timsmalley@mastodon.green · Nov 25, 2022

Replying to @Liz23smr@mstdn.party

@Liz23smr@mstdn.party thanks for your kind words - practice and patience are the key... and then a healthy dose of local knowledge :)