Basecamp Retreats

31/03/2026

This is amazing use of light.

30th March 2023
In All Saints' Passage, the afternoon sun warms the stone walls of Trinity College's Whewell's Court.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at https://www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-light-shade and all bookshops.

28/03/2026

12/03/2026

Looking back exactly 16 years to Joshua Tree National Park. I resonate with this pla place. I've returned to it a dozen times.
Day 140 of one photograph every day for the rest of my life.

12/03/2026

This Is How To Decide If A Photo Should Be Color Or Black And White

https://www.lightstalking.com/decide-photo-color-black-white/

11/03/2026

03/03/2026

PRINTING TIPS 🖨️ ✨

For Canson® Infinity Ambassador Chris Ceaser Photography , printing is an integral part of his creative process. Through his Canson® Infinity Certified Print Lab, he translates mood, movement, and atmosphere into carefully crafted fine art prints.

💡 Chris’s tip:
If you’re introducing movement — perhaps using a long exposure or a filter — consider choosing a smooth paper to enhance the sense of calm in the final image.

He demonstrates this in his photograph of Ashness Bridge, where the flowing water contrasts with the solid stonework and the surrounding landscape. Printed on a smooth surface, the motion appears softer and more tranquil, enabling the image to come to life.

The right paper doesn’t just support the image — it also reinforces the emotion behind it.

28/02/2026

The ASC salutes a singular visual artist, Guillermo del Toro, with the Board of Governors Award.

28/02/2026

28/02/2026

PRINTING TIPS 🖨️ ✨

Canson® Infinity Ambassador Chris Ceaser Photography is a professional landscape photographer who runs a Canson® Infinity Certified Print Lab. Expert knowledge and hands-on experience guide every print decision there.

💡 Chris’s tip:
An image with a traditional photographic feel often works best on satin or glossy paper, giving the final print the timeless look and character of a classic darkroom print.

He demonstrates this with his photograph of St Paul's Cathedral in London, where the choice of paper enhances the depth and contrast, giving the print an unmistakable analogue feel.

The right paper doesn't just print an image — it completes it.