Welcome to the Stu Brown Photography Blog, sharing stories and photography from Saltburn-by-the-Sea, the North Yorkshire coast, and the Cleveland Way.
Here you’ll find field notes from landscape and wildlife shoots, updates from my photography workshops, and insights into working along one of the most dramatic stretches of coastline in the North East of England.
I spend most of my time outdoors — watching the tides, the weather, and the changing light across the moors and cliffs. This blog is a place to share those moments: coastal landscapes at sunrise, wildlife encounters around Saltburn and the North Yorkshire Moors, and the quiet details that make this coastline so special.
Whether you’re here to discover new locations, improve your photography, join a workshop, or simply enjoy the view — I hope these stories bring you a little closer to the landscape.
RSPB Bempton Cliffs | North yorkshire wildlife Photographers
The RSPB Bempton Cliffs reserve offers one of the most spectacular birdwatching experiences in the United Kingdom. Nestled on the dramatic Yorkshire coast, it is renowned for its towering cliffs and stunning sea views, making it an ideal location for photographers seeking to capture the beauty of gannets and other seabirds.
Photography Workshop| Maltby Village Hall
On a crisp Saturday afternoon at Maltby Village Hall, I had the pleasure of leading a photography workshop for a group of enthusiastic students. The hall, often bustling with community events, provided the perfect setting for an immersive learning experience focused on the art of photography.
Photography Workshop | Whinstone View
Recently, I had the privilege of hosting my largest photography workshop to date at Whinstone View, welcoming 16 enthusiastic students eager to expand their skills. The venue, with its picturesque landscapes and rustic charm, provided the perfect backdrop for our sessions.
Skinningrove Beach Photographer
Skinningrove Beach, located on the North Yorkshire coast, is a stunning location known for its rugged beauty, dramatic cliffs, and unique rock formations. As photographers, we are always in search of breath taking settings to capture through our lenses, and Skinningrove Beach offers an abundance of photographic opportunities.
Getting to grips with your camera Workshop | Farm Direct, Easington.
At Stu Brown Photography, we believe that everyone has the potential to capture stunning images, regardless of their level of experience. That's why we are thrilled to announce our upcoming photography workshops at the Farm Direct store in Easington and Staithes. These workshops are designed specifically for beginners who are eager to explore the art of photography and develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
Scarborough Night Photography Workshop | North Yorkshire
Photography enthusiasts, listen up! If you've always wanted to master the art of night photography and capture the mesmerizing beauty of the night sky, this was the workshop for you!On a crisp, moonlit evening, I ventured into the heart of Scarborough, armed with our cameras and a passion for capturing the magic of the night. As an experienced night photographer, I will guided the students through the technicalities and creative aspects of shooting in low light conditions, unlocking the secrets to stunning nightscapes, light trails, and mesmerizing starry skies.
Getting to Grips with your Camera | Scarborough Workshop
This is the first workshop I’ve run in Scarborough. My Getting to Grips workshops has always been received very well and inspired a lot of local photographer to book more workshops and encouraged them to take up a fabulous hobby.
Staithes Landscape Workshop | North Yorkshire Photography Workshops
Staithes is a quaint little fishing harbour village on the North Yorkshire Coast and is apart of the North York Moors National Park. It offers tight street, alleyways and a lovely harbour. All perfect for a Landscape Photography Workshop.
Saltburn-by-the-sea | North Yorkshire Landscape Photographer
Sometimes ist nice to step away from the constant working machine of a business and just be! And sometimes, just sometimes the light is just right. More times than not its not, but just sometimes!
Clithroe Beck, North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire Landscape Photographer.
Clitherbeck is just off the Danby road, thousands of locals, tourist even farmer’s will pass over this little bridge a day. They probably have no idea there is such a quite and quaint little beck running down from the moors and into the woodland.
Skinningrove, Landscape Photography workshop | North Yorkshire Landscape Photographer
It’s a secret, hidden, north east escape, Its called Skinningrove. It’s also somewhere people don’t really think to photograph or explore. Yet it been one of my favourite places since I was a child. The beach, the sea, the cliffs and the people who live there are amazing in their own right.
Wainstones | North Yorkshire Landscape Photographer
The Wainstones, Situated in the North York Moors National Park hold such a menacing cliff face, over looking Teesside and the the fabulous Rosebery Topping. It sits long a beautiful hill top walk from the view point on the Helmsley road.
Saltburn Pier | North Yorkshire Landscape Photographer
Saltburn is probably my local photographic town. Living just 2 miles away its an easy escape with the camera. Its almost the most photographed place in the area too. In fact I’d say its being photographed to death.
Blea Hill Waterfall | North Yorkshire Landscape Photographer
A difficult one to find this, but with a little guess work and tramping and there it was. There wasn’t too much water running the day I went and the scrambling over the rock I think would be bad with lots of water. However they did offer a great frame for the waterfall.
Nelly Ayres Foss Waterfall | North Yorkshire Landscape Photographer
On my many waterfall hunting sessions, This one was a little difficult. To grab this image meant walking through the slippery rocks of West Beck, which later turns in of the River Esk. To the other side then a precarious climb down the rock at the waterfall level.
Saltburn Woods | North Yorkshire Landscape Photographer
I must of walked this path a million times literally speaking. My children have played in the beck and i’ve watched dippers, wagtails bob between rocks catching insects as they go.
Thomason Foss Waterfall | North Yorkshire Landscape Photographer
This one was a little difficult to capture. I’ve tried serval times but each time the pool in front was full of children and adults alike swimming.
Robin Hoods Bay | North Yorkshire Landscape Photographer
I love Robin Hoods Bay, It started with a random night out during the national lockdown. I need to point out I was by myself….. just a random night! Spooky as it was with no one around it was nice to be capturing the the empty street and it encouraged my passion towards the village.
Staithes | North Yorkshire Landscape Photographer
With Covid lockdown feeling more like tie down, I decided to saddle up the camera bag and tripod and head out. Taking advantage of the dark nights.