

Benedict Brain is a UK-based photographer, journalist and artist. He is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and sits on the society’s Distinctions Advisory Panel. He is also a past editor of Digital Camera Magazine, and the author of You Will be Able to Take Great Photos by The End of This Book.
A while ago, I went on a speaking gig with an international cruise line – which was, I have to admit, quite fun work. I have been banging on over the last couple of years about the great photo opportunities there are to be had close to home, which I still stand by. However, I have to say that it was invigorating to experience new places, new people and, best of all, new light.