EST. 2024
THE XC POST
Issue 06 · Spring 2026 · Free
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A Night With Norman
An exclusive account of spending the evening with legendary DJ Norman Cook at his Brighton book launch — and what happened when the camera came out.
ALSO THIS ISSUE
South Coast: After Dark
Live gig energy, honest review, Brighton grit.
Making Impact Stick
Real photos, real business, no fluff.
Studio Lighting
Top mistakes. Fixed in ten minutes.
What’s New With the Inverse Square Law? Results Are Illuminating.
Find out inside.
We Left a Canon Shooter Alone With an OM-1. Here’s What Happened.
Spoiler: they want one.
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Stories Worth Reading
What’s New With the Inverse Square Law? Results Are Illuminating.
The physics hasn’t changed. The way you use it can.
Studio Lighting: The Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How to Stop)
Top setup errors, from key light to background distance. Fixed in ten minutes.
SOUND & VISION
Pit Passes, Set Lists, and Night Buses
Live music coverage, show reviews, and audio from two regular slots: The Portrait Guy podcast with Guy Lloyd, and my segment on Slack City Radio.
PHOTOGRAPHER HUB
Shoot Smart. Kit Hard. Business Done Right.
Honest kit reviews, practical technique guides, and thoughts on running a photography business in the real world. No fluff, no paid placements dressed up as opinion.
STORIES & NOTES
No Filter. No Spin. Just the Real World of Photography.
Personal projects, places visited, things noticed, and behind-the-scenes from shoots — with client privacy protected throughout.
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