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Julian Baird Photography
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Julian is a renowned Dartmoor photographer, tutor, guide and storyteller. He is also the creator of the acclaimed video series Discovering Dartmoor. Head to julianbaird.com for more details, photographs, blog posts and content.
As winter comes around, so starts my repeated long and steep walks up to Great Links Tor to capture a sunrise photograph of this magnificent tor in the glorious light of sunrise. Imagine my joy when on first walk up this year I capture this image! julianbaird.com/blog/2025/12...
A Glorious Morning at Great Links Tor - Dartmoor National Park — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
A photograph of Great Links Tor in the glorious morning light has eluded me for years but no longer thanks to this photograph.  But why am I a tiny bit disappointed?
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December 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
ach year Dartmoor transforms into a purple landscape as the heather blooms. This video follows my journey across the moor, through sunrise, sunset, changing weather and shifting conditions to photograph the heather at its absolute best. Watch it at
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When Dartmoor Turns Purple - Photographing the Magic of Heather Season — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
For a few short weeks each year, Dartmoor transforms into a purple landscape as the heather blooms across the tors. This video follows my journey across the moor, through sunrise, sunset, changing wea...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
In this video I continue my exploration of black and white landscape photography by creating a portfolio of prints using Fotospeed DUO papers and a Fotospeed Spring Back Binder. Watch at julianbaird.com/blog/2025/11...
Creating a Black and White Landscape Portfolio with Fotospeed DUO Papers & Spring Back Binders — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
In this video I continue my exploration of black and white landscape photography by creating a portfolio of prints using Fotospeed DUO papers and a Fotospeed Spring Back Binder.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Discover 10 inspiring photography books that make perfect gifts or additions to your own bookshelf. From creative inspiration to technical mastery, this On My Bookshelf gift special is packed with ideas for photographers of every level. Watch at julianbaird.com/blog/2025/11...
Best Photography Books to Gift Now or Anytime! Inspiration for Every Photographer! — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
Looking for the perfect photography gift or a new book to inspire your own creativity? In this special edition of On My Bookshelf, I’m sharing 10 amazing photography books worth gifting (or keeping fo...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Despite Vixen Tor being very much out of bounds and on private land, there are still some wonderful viewpoints to photograph.

See what else I captured on my recent visit to Vixen Tor at julianbaird.com/blog/2025/11...
Bite-Size Blog Post #50 - Vixen Tor - Dartmoor — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
Despite Vixen Tor being very much out of bounds and on private land, there are still some wonderful viewpoints to photograph.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Despite it's near roadside location, the view from Sharpitor on the western edge of Dartmoor is something I'd not experienced before but when I found myself driving by one day, I just had to pull over and take a look.

See what else I captured from Sharpitor at julianbaird.com/blog/2025/11...
Bite-Size Blog Post #49 - Sharpitor - Dartmoor — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
Despite it's near roadside location, the view from Sharpitor on the western edge of Dartmoor is something I'd not experienced before but when I found myself driving by one day, I just had to pull over...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:12 AM
In this video, I put @fotospeed Natural Smooth 310 to the test. The paper is made from 34% hemp, 33% recycled materials, and is produced with sustainability in mind but how does it actually perform when printing photographs? Find out at julianbaird.com/blog/2025/11... #PowerofPrint
Going Greener with Fotospeed's Natural Smooth 310 Paper — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
In this video, I put Fotospeed’s Natural Smooth 310 to the test. The paper is made from 34% hemp, 33% recycled materials, and is produced with sustainability in mind but how does it actually perform w...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
In this episode of On My Bookshelf, I’m looking at one of the most highly anticipated books of 2025, Headlands by Norman McCloskey. Will this follow-up to Beara and Kingdom be the crown of the trilogy? Watch at julianbaird.com/blog/2025/10...
Headlands by Norman McCloskey - On My Bookshelf S07E12 — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
In this episode of On My Bookshelf, I’m looking at one of the most highly anticipated books of 2025, Headlands by Norman McCloskey. Will this follow-up to Beara and Kingdom be the crown of the trilogy...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
In this episode of On My Bookshelf, I look at Gemini and Mercury Remastered by Andy Saunders, the acclaimed follow-up to his bestselling Apollo Remastered. Watch the episode at julianbaird.com/blog/2025/10...

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Gemini and Mercury Remastered by Andy Saunders - On My Bookshelf S07E11 — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
In this episode of On My Bookshelf, I look at Gemini and Mercury Remastered by Andy Saunders, the acclaimed follow-up to his bestselling Apollo Remastered. 
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October 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Looking for the best camera backpack for outdoor and event photography? In this video, I review the Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III, which is designed for professional photographers and content creators. But is it the best option? Find out at bit.ly/42exO2u
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Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III Review — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
Looking for the best camera backpack for outdoor and event photography? In this video, I review the Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III, one of Lowepro’s most popular modular camera bags designed for prof...
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September 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Are you thinking about purchasing the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100? Or have you just purchased it and want to know how to set it up? In this video I’ll show you how to set it up and make your first print. Watch at bit.ly/42r6MEX #CanonPRO1100 #powerofprint #Fotospeed
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 Review and Setup Guide — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
Are you thinking about purchasing the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100?  Or have you just purchased it and want to know how to set it up?  In this video I’ll show you how to set it up, make your ...
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September 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Trevose Head on the #SouthWestCoastPath, a location on North #Cornwall that will always be on my list of top coastal locations to photograph. Watch me capture this image and see why it's such a special location in my latest video at bit.ly/453yjy5
August 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
If there's one place to get light from the setting sun, it's the coast. With such a small gap between the clouds and the horizon, will my trusty friend Trevose Head give me the light I'm looking for? Find out in my latest video at bit.ly/453yjy5

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Trevose Head - An Iconic South West Coast Path Location on the North Cornwall Coast — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
If there's one place to get light from the setting sun, it's the coast.  With such a small gap between the clouds and the horizon, will my trusty friend Trevose Head give me the light I'm looking...
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August 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Every year when there are crops in the field I like to photograph The Daymark tower in south Devon. I was almost too late this year, but a beautiful summers evening presented a great opportunity to visit this iconic coastal. Watch me capture this image at bit.ly/46DsSqW
August 2, 2025 at 6:48 AM
In this video I head to the south Devon coast on a beautiful summers evening to photograph one of the South West Coast Path's best known landmarks, The Daymark. Watch it at bit.ly/46DsSqW
Photographing The Daymark - Devon's Coastal Beacon, Landmark and Icon — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
In this video I head to the south Devon coast on a beautiful summers evening to photograph one of the South West Coast Path's best known landmarks, The Daymark.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
In this episode I look at 'Visually Speaking: Mastering the Art of Photography' by Ted Forbes. Is this guide to mastering photography as a visual communication a book for your bookshelf? Find out at bit.ly/46U6FEX
Visually Speaking, Mastering the Art of Photography by Ted Forbes - On My Bookshelf S07E10 — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
In this episode I look at 'Visually Speaking: Mastering the Art of Photography' by Ted Forbes.  Is this guide to mastering photography as a visual communication a book for your bookshelf?
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July 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In this episode of On My Bookshelf I look at Wild by Jo Stephen and published by Kozu Books. Is this collection of intimate landscapes and portraits of nature a book for your bookshelf? Find out at bit.ly/3Iv4Vbg
Wild by Jo Stephen and Published by Kozu Books - On My Bookshelf S07E09 — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
In this episode of On My Bookshelf I look at Wild by Jo Stephen and published by Kozu Books.  Is this collection of intimate landscapes and portraits of nature a book for your bookshelf?
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July 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Photographing #Dartmoor can be full of highs and lows, & when you've taken the train and walked 5kms the lows can seem even worse. But this is Dartmoor and things can change very quickly. Find out what happened, and why I didn't drive in my latest video at bit.ly/44CB08p
July 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Most of us use a car to get to the locations that we want to photograph, but is it possible to go greener and use public transport? In this video I take the train to #Dartmoor. Will this save the planet or is it just too impractical? Find out at bit.ly/44CB08p
Can You Go Green and Still Get the Shot? Part 1 - Photographing Dartmoor by Train - Ditching the Car — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
Most of use a car to get to the locations that we want to photograph, but is it possible to go greener and use public transport?  In this video I ditch the car and take the train to #Dartmoor.&nb...
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July 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
In this episode of On My Bookshelf I look at Forgotten Souls by Matt Oliver and published by Kozu books. Is this collection of silver birch photographs a book for your bookshelf? Find out at bit.ly/4lrslwH

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Forgotten Souls by Matt Oliver and Published by Kozu Books - On My Bookshelf S07E08 — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
In this episode of On My Bookshelf I look at Forgotten Souls by Matt Oliver and published by Kozu books.  Is this collection of silver birch photographs a book for your bookshelf? 
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July 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Black and white landscape photography and the dance of light and shadow. The more I photograph #Dartmoor, the more opportunities I find when I also consider B&W. Watch me capture this image of Yes Tor and find out why I'm shooting B&W at bit.ly/4lmRRmY
July 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
What’s the point in creating black and white landscape photographs? Is it just a last-ditch attempt to rescue a poor photograph? In this video I tell you why I’m now using black and white and with intent. Join me on #Dartmoor to find out more - bit.ly/4lmRRmY

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The Dance of Light and Shadow - How Black and White is Changing My Landscape Photography - Part 1 — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
What’s the point in creating black and white landscape photographs?  Is it just a last-ditch attempt to rescue a poor photograph?  In this video I tell you why I’m now using black and white ...
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July 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
In this episode of On My Bookshelf I look at 'Stillness. In Motion.' by Sally Mason and published by Kozu Books. Is this 'collection of images exploring motion in nature and the beauty of the ephemeral' a book for your bookshelf? Find out at bit.ly/4exRROd
Stillness in Motion by Sally Mason and Published by Kozu Books - On My Bookshelf S07E07 — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
In this episode of On My Bookshelf I look at 'Stillness. In Motion' by Sally Mason and published by Kozu Books.  Is this 'collection of images exploring motion in nature and the beauty of the eph...
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July 4, 2025 at 7:16 AM
In this video I look at the Summit Creative Metropolis 16L Backpack. Learn more about this bag, how I’ve been using it, what I like, and what I disliked to see if this is a camera bag you should consider. Watch at
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Summit Creative Metropolis Backpack Review — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird
In this video I look at the Summit Creative Metropolis 16L Backpack.  Learn more about this bag, how I’ve been using it, what I like, and what I disliked to see if this is a camera bag you should...
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June 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Photographing Bowerman's Nose on #Dartmoor at this time of year requires a very early alarm call but it can be worth missing a couple of hours sleep! See how I captured this photo and why I like getting up in the morning in my latest video at bit.ly/4lknblH
June 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM