Amateur Photographer

Let there be

I am not a churchgoer, but I sang in my local choir as a boy soprano. It is this experience that subconsciously shaped my interest in church architecture. Although intended to worship the Almighty, church architecture may also be viewed as works of art to be enjoyed by everyone, spanning 1,000 years from the Norman Conquest to the present day. Photographically they are challenging subjects, not necessarily requiring a plethora of gear. Less is more, is the answer.

I use the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II plus the 12-100mm Pro lens. A

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