Coastline Photography Project
2026 to 2036
Overview
I’ve mentioned a few times on the blog about my plans for a decade‑long photographic journey around the coastlines of the UK. The idea has fascinated me for many years, so I’ve set myself a long‑form commitment to exploring and photographing the coastline over the next decade. It’s a slow, deliberate journey that’s part creative challenge, part personal exploration shaped by the rhythms of weather, light, tide and the changing seasons.
Objective
Rather than rushing to “complete” the coastline, I’m approaching it slowly and researching each area in depth before visiting. Some days will be dedicated to golden hour photography; others will be gentle walks, quiet harbours or discovering small villages and hidden coves. Many trips will be dog friendly, with my dog trotting happily beside me.
What's it all about?
The project is rooted in a few simple principles:
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• Slow, sustainable progress with no deadlines or pressure
• Photography‑led exploration that embraces atmosphere, character, walking and discovery
• Dog‑friendly travel with beaches, cafés and routes that work for both photography and having a dog along
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Over the decade, I’ll be building a portfolio that reflects the diversity of the UK coastline, from dramatic cliffs and remote headlands to working harbours, tidal estuaries and peaceful beaches.
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I’ll be sharing highlights, reflections and selected images from the journey on the blog as the project unfolds. It’s a long and winding road, or rather a long coastline, but that’s exactly the point.