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Easy access photography locations are viewpoints that can be reached from roadside parking or short walks allowing photographers to capture stunning landscapes without demanding hikes.
No faffing around with post codes or grid references. Every location has been field tested and includes exact what3words coordinates, maps and parking information so you'll never get lost!
Spend less time searching and more time shooting. Ste has spent the last 15 years exploring the UK's best photography locations and personally field-tested every location featured in the guides. This ensures you get all the information you need, inspiring locations, how to get there, where to park and best time to visit.
Every location field-tested for accessibility and refined into a quick reference guide giving you reliable information to get the most out of your photography adventures.
The Lazy Photographer Method: Ste has visited every location, field tested them for accessibility and includes clear directions, parking information, what3words navigation, practical tips, and easy-to-follow location info.
Whether you’re short on time, prefer simpler routes, or just want to maximise your shooting opportunities, these guides take the guesswork out of finding great locations.
Every guide focuses on accessibility — pinpointing roadside and short‑walk locations that deliver professional‑quality shots from easy‑to‑reach viewpoints.
Perfect for photographers who want stunning images without long hikes or complicated planning.
Every location has been visited and the closest parking spot to the location identified. The what3words code for the parking spot has been captured in a QR code so you will never get lost!
These guides aren’t about cutting corners — they’re about cutting out the wasted time so you can focus on the joy of creating images.
Ste has always believed that landscape photography should be about creating images — not losing hours to blog‑hopping, guessing where to park, or hiking miles only to watch the light disappear behind a ridge.
He spent years chasing light across the UK: early alarms, long drives, missed sunrises, and more wasted hikes than he’d ever admit. Like most photographers, he loved the adventure, but he hated the inefficiency — the vague directions, the “park somewhere around here” advice, and the locations that looked nothing like the photos online.
Too many spots were impossible to find, miles from the nearest parking, poorly described, photographed from angles nobody explained, or simply not worth the effort once you finally arrived.
So, he started keeping notes. Real notes. Field‑tested, easy‑to‑reach locations with clear parking, simple access, and honest guidance about when they work — and when they don’t. Those notes became The Lazy Photographer Location Guides.
Today, every guide is built on the same idea: remove the faff, keep the adventure, and help photographers spend more time shooting and less time planning.
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These easy access photography location guides are designed for all skill levels, from hobbyists with a smartphone to seasoned photographers with full-frame gear.
Yes they are. Optimal light is often found during the golden hour and therefore sunrise and sunset information is vital for photographers. Whilst we always advise to utilise weather apps and photographers apps such as Photo Pills we highlight the best time of day and season to visit for optimal results.
Yes absolutely. We specialise in easy access locations that are either found at the roadside or within a short-walk. Ideal for those who want stunning results without the long trek. Most spots are accessible within 30 minutes or less.
Yes they are. Each location has been visited and field tested for accessibility and includes what3words links, best times to shoot, parking info, walk distances, seasonal notes, and accessibility tips, so you can plan your shoot in minutes, not hours.
Yes they do. Every location in our guides has been field tested and the nearest car parking spot to the photography location has been captured using what3words. No faffing with post codes or GPS coordinates. The what3words geocode system is accurate to within 3 meters so you will never get lost!
Each purchase includes a physical book designed to fit in your rucksack, and some guides (when updated) include a digital bonus (PDF or link to updates). Check individual product pages for details.
