On 24th April 2025, Snowdog and I, along with Mark, Dean, Leigh, Fintan, Linus and Lokesh, reached Everest Base Camp. The exhausting trek from Lukla had taken seven days. We stood at 5364 metres above sea level, at the top of the Khumbu Glacier. The air was thin and we had to move slowly to… Read More
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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