On April 17th 2025, Greg’s Snowdog and I will start the 7-day climb to Everest Base Camp. We are taking on the challenge in memory of our beautiful son Greg, whilst raising funds for Tŷ Hafan. The trip has been organised and supported by the wonderful Mark and Matt of The Events Room. Mark is… Read More
Posts By Paul Fears
Trekking Pen-y-Fan and Cribyn from Cwm Gwdi
Ascending two peaks in one trek is always fun, although this loop across some of the highest peaks in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) from the National Trust car park in Cwm Gwdi (LD3 8LE) was particularly challenging. In early February 2025, the prolonged period of cold weather meant warm clothing was essential and Dean and… Read More
The Story of the BikeBoatBoot Challenge for Tŷ Hafan
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
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