Throwback: My Channel 4 Photography Tips (25 Years Ago)
Throwback: My Channel 4 Photography Tips Some of you may have seen a throwback clip I recently shared on Instagram. It was filmed back in 2007 — 17 years ago now —
August 23, 2025
Field Notes (Journal) /
What’s unfolding. What’s forming. What lingers.
Here I share exhibition news, new work, and reflections from the studio and the field—notes on process, memory, and the shifting landscapes, both physical and internal, that shape the work.
Tiffany Roubert advanced cyanotype workshop
Teaching advanced cyanotype to Tiffany Roubert / I had the pleasure of teaching Leica-endorsed French photographer and videographer Tiffany Roubert in my London studio during a two-day advanced cyanotype workshop. Tiffany is
August 18, 2025
Gum printing artist uk
Why Gum Printing Still Matters in the UK / Why Gum Printing Still Matters in the UKBy Ian Phillips-McLaren Gum printing — or gum bichromate — is one of those processes that
August 16, 2025
Three Days of Creativity — Teaching Gum Printing to Radek Husak
Three Days of Creativity — Teaching Gum Printing to Radek Husak / I had the pleasure of teaching London-based mixed-media artist Radek Husak during a three-day gum printing workshop. Originally from Poland
August 14, 2025
Salt Printing Workshops | NEO-PICTORIAL SCHOOL of PHOTOGRAPHY in Ramsgate
Salt Printing Workshops / in Ramsgate | NEO-PICTORIAL SCHOOL of PHOTOGRAPHY I recently led a weekend of salt printing workshops at the NEO-PICTORIAL SCHOOL of PHOTOGRAPHY in Ramsgate, alongside an incredible lineup
August 4, 2025
Cyanotype Workshop London | One-to-One Tuition with Ian Phillips-McLaren
Cyanotype Workshop in London | One-to-One Tuition Cyanotype Workshop in Hackney London | One-to-One Tuition Earlier this week I ran a one-to-one cyanotype workshop in my East London studio. These hands-on sessions
July 18, 2025
A Search for the Source
The first entry in my River Chelmer project — a slow, reflective walk through the Essex countryside in search of the river’s source. Sketching, photographing, filming, and gathering pigments as I go, this is a project about material, memory, and what the river reveals over time.
July 3, 2025
New Workshops Launching from 1st July – Hackney, London.
I’m excited to announce that from the 1st of July, I’ll be running a new series of photography and alternative process workshops from my studio in Hackney, London. These one-to-one and small
June 9, 2025
Art & Artists 2nd Edition Book /
I’m happy to announce that four of my ‘Fractured Whispers’ Gum Bichromate prints – which I made to bring attention to the Scottish Rainforests were chosen for the new Art & Artists
April 13, 2025
Studies in Photography /
A wonderful way to start the year! I’m thrilled to share that my project, Fractured Whispers – created to bring attention to the dwindling Scottish Celtic Rainforests – has been featured in a 12-page
January 24, 2025
Drive By 2 /
Resurrecting “Drive By” Beyond The Edge I’m thrilled to announce the resurrection of my project, Drive By 2.0 ‘Beyond The Edge’ Originally conceived around seven years ago, capturing the essence of my
November 22, 2024
Poems From Fractured Whispers /
Bran In the heart of this enchanted wood,Where ancient roots like sinews stood,A wolf-like beast of myths does prowl,With eyes so fierce, in shadows scowl. Nature’s hand has carved this face,Seamless with
October 13, 2024
Unlocking the Art of Gum Bichromate Printing: Advantages and Getting Started /
Introduction Gum bichromate printing is a versatile and expressive alternative photographic process that offers unique advantages for artists and photographers alike. Known for its ability to create painterly, textured images, this 19th-century
September 21, 2024
Fractured Whispers: Unearthing the Stories & Myths of the Scottish Celtic Rainforests /
Welcome to “Fractured Whispers,” a fine art project that captures the enigmatic beauty and mystical essence of the Scottish Celtic rainforests. This collection of carefully crafted images, each paired with a unique
September 12, 2024
Dalkeith Palace/ DalkeithPhoto 2024 /
I had an incredible weekend at the opening of Dalkeith Photo 2024. Our exhibition and symposium were a tremendous success, attracting visitors from all over the country. The private viewing and symposium
September 5, 2024