Matthew Maran Photography

Category / London

Hampstead Heath Book Spreads taster

Hampstead Heath Book Spreads taster

I’ve been in the studio all day working on layouts for the Hampstead Heath book. This is one of the most satisfying elements of creating a book as you begin to see how the images flow and connect to tell the story. Below are 3 spreads showing ...

Hampstead Heath Nature Photography Workshop 6/6/15

Hampstead Heath Nature Photography Workshop 6/6/15

We had another beautiful day on Hampstead Heath for the 7th nature photography workshop. The fine weather inspired some fantastic photography and once again the standard was very high. I love how we all interpret a scene so differently, each of us ...

Spring Nature Photography Workshop on Hampstead Heath

Spring Nature Photography Workshop on Hampstead Heath

Every season brings new photographic delights, and we were spoiled for choice in Cohen’s field in the North-Eastern end of Hampstead Heath. The greens are really fresh at this time of year and the meadows carpeted with wildflowers. Once again ...

A Head For Heights

A Head For Heights

I’ve recently been looking at a number of ways to get aerial shots of Hampstead Heath, and this week I met up with David and Conrad – tree management officers for the City Of London. They were kind enough to get me up in the Mewp (also ...

Nature Photography Workshop on Hampstead Heath 14/3/15

Nature Photography Workshop on Hampstead Heath 14/3/15

There remained a chill in the air but we had a another beautiful day on the spring workshop on Hampstead Heath. Below are some behind the scenes images and participant photos from the day. The standard was amazing. Enjoy! If you are interested in ...

Early Spring 2015

Early Spring 2015

Spring seems to have come around quickly – I’m no longer dragging myself through mud and soggy grasslands searching for kestrels and green woodpeckers, wearing multiple layers and finger-less gloves. The warm sun provides promise for ...

Last of the winter light

Last of the winter light

The days are getting longer and the scent in the air is changing. Primroses are showing, daffodils are budding and bird activity is increasing all over Hampstead Heath. Spring is just around the corner and when the skies are clear the low light is ...

New Year Kestrel images

New Year Kestrel images

In between Christmas and New Year my friend Henry and I headed up to the Heath on a beautiful sunny morning to see if we could find some kestrels to shoot. We were in luck! The deep blue sky provided the perfect backdrop for this beautiful raptor ...

Catto Gallery – Opening Night

Catto Gallery – Opening Night

The opening night at Catto Gallery was a huge success and very busy! Thanks so much to Iain, Imogen and Kate for hosing such a great evening and thanks too for everyone who made it up to Hampstead on a chilly December night. Respect to Al Newman ...