The BikeBoatBoot challenge for Tŷ Hafan was born from a conversation in a pub not long after the 10nTaff challenge in late 2022. Once again, day to day life had taken over and the team had not had a chance to get back together. I suppose you could say that we were all missing each… Read More
A Decade of Photography
December 2023 marks a decade since I pursued my dream career of becoming a professional photographer. Over those ten years I have met and photographed amazing people including royalty and some of my sporting heroes. Many of the companies I dreamt of working with are now clients such as GE Aviation Wales and the National… Read More
Ten Years and Counting
It was December 2013 and my very first day as Paul Fears Photography. I was sitting in my office looking at my computer screen with a rumbling feeling of panic. I didn’t have a single customer, order or enquiry. Had I been crazy in thinking I could set up my own photography business? A decade… Read More
The Story of the 10nTaff for Tŷ Hafan
The idea of the 10nTaff challenge originated sat outside a pub in 2019. As Dads of children who have been cared for by Tŷ Hafan, Brad, Chris and I all needed a new challenge to focus on after the successful 5in55. Without something to aim for many of us struggle. However, to generate the same… Read More
Horseshoe Ridge Trail Guide
As a keen hiker and photographer, the Horseshoe Ridge Trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park in mid Wales in the United Kingdom is one of my favourites. On the trail you have the opportunity of climbing three or even four peaks in one looping hike, which ranges between 8 and 10 miles. For any… Read More
12 Photos Defining My 2021
My year, both personally and professionally, has been dictated by the ongoing pandemic. Indeed, many of the images featured in this photographic review of 2021 may not have been taken without the Covid-related changes to our everyday life. As photography is both my profession and hobby, I take a lot of photos and I thought… Read More
Most Challenging Photoshoot in 2021
2021 proved to be another challenging year for professional photographers, with restrictions due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic limiting events and social contact for much of the year. Despite the challenges, I found 2021 a busier year than 2020. I am fortunate to work with many fantastic people and businesses, many whom I have known… Read More
Wales Six Nations Success Mirrors Business Evolution
When Wales won the 2021 Guinness Six Nations Rugby Union Championship, it capped a remarkable year. The coaching team, headed up by Wayne Pivac, was under intense scrutiny after winning only three out of ten tests in 2020. As always, the critics were vocal and Wales was a rank outsider with the bookies and many… Read More
Urban Photographer of the Year Selects British Lions Fans Photograph
In 2013, I just happened to be working in Sydney Australia at the same time that the British and Irish Lions were playing the third and final test against the Wallabies. As soon as I landed in Australia I started searching for a ticket and, with the help of one of my business contacts, I… Read More
Hiking and Cycling Through a Pandemic
My first training session for the Tŷ Hafan 10nTaff challenge in 2020 took place on 2nd January, with my last on 30th December. Over those 12 months, I hiked and cycled off-road a total of nearly 1,170 miles. This involved ascending on foot 82,000 feet and on my mountain bike 47,000 feet. That equates to… Read More