Michaela Simpson

There's been the odd warm day but Spring has been so chilly, we had hailstones this morning, so a winter scene came to mind. Taken during a long weekend in the highlands when we woke up to a beautiful winter wonderland. Using the small lightweight combo of the @SigmaUK 56mm f1.4 DC DN with the Sony A6400 APS-C body. #Sigmauk #CreativeTravel #rpswomeninphotography #blackandwhite #sheclicks

Image title: H.R. Pufnstuf II For now a final in my rainforest series of images using the @sigmauk Sigma BF paired with the 20–200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary combo. Square format and jpeg. Colour mode chosen was mono with red filter. I like the compositon I was able to get with this - a fence in front of me made it a bit tricky to get further around (which would’ve been preferred) but as ever in landscape photography you have to work with what’s there. #Sigmauk #CreativeTravel @sigmauk #sharemysigma #sigmaart #sharemysigma #rpswomeninphotography #blackandwhite #spring

Another in my rainforest series of images using the @sigmauk Sigma BF paired with the 20–200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary combo. Square format and jpeg. The mono + red filter choice on the BF gets pretty close to the look of my favourite film - Kodak Tri-X :) The Sigma BF camera feels like having a sketchbook in your hands, it’s really liberating. #Sigmauk #CreativeTravel @sigmauk #sharemysigma #sigmaart #sharemysigma #rpswomeninphotography #blackandwhite #spring

Set myself a bit of a creative challenge 📷 Using the @sigmauk Sigma BF paired with the 20–200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary combo using JPEG only, square format, mono mode + red filter… no tweaking after. My favourite film is Kodak Tri-X - really punchy, loads of contrast - and the mono + red filter combo on the BF actually gets pretty close to that look :) This image is from a wander through one of the UK’s rainforests in the Lake District a couple of days ago 🌿Using the BF camera honestly feels like having a sketchbook in your hands, it’s really liberating and I’m planning to write a bit more about the experience soon. As someone whose work is influenced by Japanese culture and traditions this image feels like a Sumi drawing. I’ll be making a print of it very soon. #Sigmauk #CreativeTravel @sigmauk #sharemysigma #sigmaart #sharemysigma #sigmalens #sigmalenses #favoritethings #mirrorless #mirrorlessphotography #fullframe #rpswomeninphotography #blackandwhite #mono #travel #blackandwhite #spring

Seaside Frames — A Creative’s Ultimate Travel Combo by Michaela Simpson @simpsonstudios35mm Sigma Creator SHOOTING WITH SIGMA 🔗 /blog/item/seaside-frames Sigma Creator Michaela Simpson heads to the seaside in her latest article, Seaside Frames, taking the Sigma BF paired with the 20–200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary on a short break to Brighton and the surrounding south coast. From quiet walks along the seafront to familiar pier-side details, she reflects on the freedom of travelling light and working with a simple, intuitive setup. The piece explores how this versatile combination delivers flexibility, strong image quality, and a more relaxed way of shooting—helping even well‑photographed places feel engaging again. #SeasideFrames #Sigmauk #BrightonSeafront #TravelPhotography #CreativeTravel

Earth Day - "What happens next is up to every one of us". David Attenborough. Not sure why, but these made more sense in black & white. Maybe it’s just simpler. Less distraction.
Makes you notice the little things a bit more. A small reminder to slow down and actually take it all in - this planet’s pretty special 🌍 Shot on @sonyalpha A7Rv and @sigmauk 105 macro f2.8 DG DN Art. Afternoon light. Late Spring flower beauty. #earthday @sigmauk #AlphaSpringUK #sigmaart #sharemysigma #sigmalens #sigmalenses @sonyalpha #BeAlpha #SonyAlpha @sonyalphafemale #mirrorless #mirrorlessphotography #fullframe #rpswomeninphotography

Brighton West Pier is a magnet for photographers. There are so many compositions to choose from, but I was drawn to the quiet minimalism here - the cross lighting subtly adds depth, giving the image a more three-dimensional feel. I did shoot with the intention of making a black and white image and really enjoy being able to shoot square format in-camera too. Kase @kasefilters_uk filters have kindly loaned me a filter kit - this was made with the Kase Revolution colour neutral CPL and ND64 (6 stop) filters. It's a 30 second exposure to smooth out the water. Taken with a Sony a7Rv and Sigma 70-200 f2.8 DG DN OS | Sports @kasefilters_uk @sigmauk #sharemysigma @women_in_seascape_photography_ @sonyalpha #SonyAlpha @sonyalphafemale #sigmaart #sharemysigma #sigmalens #sigmalenses #mirrorless #mirrorlessphotography #fullframe @rpswomeninphotography #blackandwhite #womenphotographers #femalephotographer #womeninphotography #femaleartist #femalecreatives #creativephotography #inspiringwomen #supportingwomeninphotography #Minimalism #Long exposure photography #brighton

Happy International Women’s Day 💙 These images celebrate that spirit of women finding strength together in the sea. Photographing these moments has been a real privilege. This began as a photography project documenting local sea swimmers in Winter, but I was quickly welcomed into a beautiful community of incredible women who meet the North Sea with courage and laughter and really look after one another. If you’re around Whitley Bay, some of the work will be on show at The Big Local this afternoon — I’d love to see you if you can make it along. All images taken with my Sigma 70-200 f2.8 DG DN OS Sports and Sony A7Rv. #InternationalWomensDay #SeaSwimming #WomenSupportingWomen #WhitleyBay #PhotographyProject @sigmauk #sharemysigma @women_in_seascape_photography_ @sonyalpha #SonyAlpha@sonyalphafemale #sigmaart#sharemysigma#sigmalens #sigmalenses #mirrorless #mirrorlessphotography #fullframe @rpswomeninphotography #blackandwhite#sunrise #womenphotographers #femalephotographer #womeninphotography #womenwhophotograph #femalephotographer #photographycommunity #femaleartist #femalecreatives #creativephotography #femalelandscapephotgrapher #womensupportingwomen #empoweringwomen #inspiringwomen #supportingwomeninphotography

Duddo Stone Circle: Northumberland’s Hidden Gem by Michaela Simpson Sigma Creator 🔗 sigmauk.com/blog/item/duddo-stone-circle Tucked away in the Northumberland countryside, the Duddo Five Stones stand weathered by 4,000 years of history — a Bronze Age monument offering panoramic views over the Cheviot and Lammermuir Hills. A short walk through peaceful farmland leads you to this quiet, otherworldly site, where the deeply fissured sandstone pillars rise from the landscape with an almost mythical presence. Captured beautifully by Sigma Creator Michaela Simpson, whose creative eye brings a sense of atmosphere and storytelling to every location she documents. Her imagery elevates the experience of connecting with ancient places like Duddo. #DuddoFiveStones #NorthumberlandPhotography #AncientBritain #SigmaUK #LandscapeLegends

Up Close, Then Centre Stage - Music Photography - Technique, Trust and Timing my four year journey photographing Hamish Hawk using Sigma lenses. Next week I’ll be at the Photography Show in Birmingham talking about my journey photographing Hamish Hawk — from tiny pub venues to the hallowed ground of the Barrowlands. I’ll be sharing how Sigma lenses have been part of that journey, the realities of shooting live music in wildly different spaces, and the moments that shaped the work. Also looking forward to hearing from some fantastic photographers who’ll be speaking too. If you’re there, come say hello. Images taken with Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM, 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro, 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art and 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art• • Colin Prior @colinprior Beyond the Gaze Saturday 14 March: 12:00-12:30 Sunday 15 March: 13:00-13:30 • Joe Cornish @joecornishlandscape Changing Light, A Landscape Photographer’s Story Saturday 14 March: 13:00-13:30 Sunday 15 March: 11:00-11:30 • Dominic Beaven @dominicbeavenphotography Beyond the Face: Conceptual Portraiture Saturday 14 March: 14:00-14:30 Capturing Dynamic Movement in Sports and Concert Photography Sunday 15 March: 15:00-15:30 • Robin Lowry @robin_o_lowry The Joy of Bird Photography Saturday 14 March: 15:00-15:30 Sunday 15 March: 12:00-12:30 • Michaela Simpson @simpsonstudios35mm Up Close, Then Centre Stage - Music Photography - Technique, Trust and Timing Sunday 15 March: 14:00-14:30 Monday 16 March: 12:00-12:30 • Victoria Hillman @vic.hillman_flc.project Not Just A Photo: The Amazing Forgotten World Monday 16 March: 11:00-11:30 Tuesday 17 March: 14:00-14:30 • Steve Gosling @steve_gosling Behind The Scenes Monday 16 March: 13:00-13:30 Tuesday 17 March: 11:00-11:30 • Ethan Castelete @shots.by.cas The Art of Capturing Moments Monday 16 March: 14:00-14:30 Tuesday 17 March: 13:00-13:30 • Josh Dury @josh_dury_photomedia Moonlight on Stonehenge Monday 16 March: 15:00-15:30 Our Window on the Universe

Long weekend in the highlands and woke up to a beautiful winter wonderland. Packed a small lightweight combo of the Sigma 23mm f1.4 DC DN | Contemporary and the 56mm f1.4 DC DN | Contemporary using the Sony A6400 APS-C body. The snow had melted by late morning, so glad I was able to grab some images while I could. Really impressed by the colour rendering of these beautifully crafted lenses.

Grainger Market - An F1.4 Prime Challenge by Richard Simpson @simpsonstudios35mm Step inside Newcastle’s historic Grainger Market with documentary photographer Richard Simpson, who swapped his usual black‑and‑white film workflow for a trio of Sigma APS‑C F1.4 Contemporary primes: 16mm, 30mm and 56mm. Known for its character and chaos, the market is visually rich but notoriously difficult to shoot — harsh, mixed lighting, deep shadows, and a lot of unpredictability. Perfect conditions for putting fast primes to the test. Read blog 🔗 sigmauk.com/blog/item/grainger-market or click the link in our bio. #DocumentaryPhotography #StreetPhotography #UrbanPhotography #GraingerMarket #NewcastlePhotography #F14Photography #SigmaContemporary #SigmaUK #PrimeLensLife #PortraitAndPlace #EverydayStories #CreativeChallenge #PhotoWalk #APSCLenses #Sigma16mm #Sigma30mm #Sigma56mm #F14Prime #ShotOnSigma #SonyA6400 #MirrorlessPhotography #FastPrimes #CameraGearLove