Feeling The Buzz?

Finding ways to excite yourself after years of a hobby can be tough, but it’s still very possible

- Tom Mason

Having been stuck at home for the last few months it’s been an odd time in life. Over the last six years as a professional wildlife photographer, March through June has been rather busy. Sitting at home could have felt frustrating, but weirdly it hasn’t. As a person, I tend to be quite positive, so when the lockdown got underway I thought it was a terrific time to take stock and reflect on a few things.

One of the biggest worries about my career so far has been the fact that I didn’t want to ruin my hobby. Growing up, photography was my break from life, a chance to just enjoy and be outside with nature. The process of sitting behind the camera was pretty much as far away from stress as possible. But when you turn that into a career, things start to change. Making good images, although still creative, is