Julian Baird | Dartmoor Photographer

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?

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...

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...

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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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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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 #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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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. 

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...

#JulianBairdPhotography #GeminiAndMercuryRemastered #AndySaunders #ApolloRemastered

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...

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
#lowepro

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 ...

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

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

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...

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

#SouthWestCoastPath

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

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.

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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...

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

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? 

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

#KozuBooks #PhotographyBooks

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

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 ...

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

#LandscapePhotography

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...

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

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...

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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#summitcreative #summitcreativecamerabags

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

How Early Would You Get Up to Capture a Landscape Photograph? — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird Early morning for sunrise or late evening for sunset?  Which type of landscape photographer are you?  In this video I explain why I’m happy to set my alarm for 03:30 so I can see the sunrise...

Early morning for sunrise or late evening for sunset? Which type of landscape photographer are you? In this video I explain why I’m happy to set my alarm for 03:30 so I can see the sunrise at Bowerman’s Nose on #Dartmoor. Watch at bit.ly/4lknblH

In this episode of On My Bookshelf I dive into Kelp by Mark Littlejohn to see if this photography book is a book for your bookshelf. Find out at
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Photographing Row Tor on Dartmoor for the 1st Time - A 5 Minute Photo Adventure — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird There are Still Places I Haven't Photographed on Dartmoor Over the three years that I filmed my video series Discovering Dartmoor I greatly expanded my knowledge of Dartmoor and the locations worth p...

I've been photographing #Dartmoor for over a decade but there are still locations I've yet to photograph. So, in this 5 Minute Photo Adventure I decide to visit Row Tor to see if I've been missing out on something special! Watch at bit.ly/4dTZVZu

Land and Light by Adam Gibbs - Episode 50 of On My Bookshelf S07E05 — Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird In this special 50th episode of On My Bookshelf I take a look at Land and Light by Adam Gibbs.  Is this career spanning collection of photographs and stories a book for your bookshelf?

In this special 50th episode of On My Bookshelf I take a look at Land and Light by Adam Gibbs. Is this career spanning collection of photographs and stories a book for your bookshelf? Find out at bit.ly/3Ho3mve

This beautiful limestone pavement is perfect for those journeying the M6 as it's just 10 minutes from the motorway. Find out more in my latest 5 Minute Photo Adventure bit.ly/3ZFSjDL

And let me know what your best locations are that are just off a motorway!