“Walking brings me peace,

Photography gives me purpose and connection.”

Black & White Countryside Photography from the Chiltern Hills and Rural England

Welcome to Walking With Pics

I'm Mark Weekes. I photograph rural England exclusively in black and white — predominantly the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, as well as other areas of the British countryside that rarely make it onto anyone's list of must-visit locations. Just a camera, a dog, and wherever the walk takes me.

Through my work I want to show that you don't need expensive equipment or a long drive to find something worth photographing. The villages, fields and footpaths close to home have as much to offer as anywhere else — you just have to learn to look at them properly. If you're thinking about picking up a camera for the first time, this site is as much for you as it is for anyone else. The barrier to starting is lower than the camera industry would have you believe.

The Chiltern Hills are also far more than a backdrop for photographs. They are one of England's most rewarding areas for walking, packed with dog friendly routes (tested and approved by my dog, Elvis), ancient woodland, hidden villages and a landscape that changes completely with the seasons. Whether you're here for the photography, the walking routes, or just to discover what the Chilterns has to offer — there's plenty to explore.

Galleries
Galleries
Photography Blogs
Photography Blogs
Walking Blogs
Walking Blogs

Welcome to my black and white world.

A view across the Chiltern Hills valley in winter light, Buckinghamshire — the landscape stretching away under a heavy sky, the treeline marking the far ridge.
A chalk farm track cuts a straight line through an open field toward a farmhouse on the horizon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire.
Lord Boston's Folly rises above the treeline on the Hedsor Estate, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire — a Grade II listed sham castle sitting quietly in the winter landscape.
A private land sign at the edge of a beech woodland, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire — light filtering through the bare winter trees onto the leaf-covered ground.
A misty winter morning on the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire — trees emerging through the haze, a fence line running into the distance.
Ancient forked tree in misty woodland, Park Wood, Chiltern Hills near Marlow — black and white forest photography by Mark Weekes, Walking With Pics
Bare winter trees reflected in flooded woodland floor, Park Wood, Chiltern Hills — black and white nature photography by Mark Weekes, Walking With Pics
A weathered wooden stile stands among overgrown hedgerow and rough grassland, South Downs

New From Walking With Pics

A digital tablet and smartphone display the cover of a book titled "More Than A Pretty Picture" by Mark Weekes, featuring a black-and-white photo of a park bench overlooking a field. The background includes a notebook, pen, and a cup with pens on a white desk.
More Than a Pretty Picture by Mark Weekes — paperback book on a wooden table with a Walking With Pics branded mug of coffee

My first book is now available.

More Than a Pretty Picture — Finding Peace, Purpose and Creative Sovereignty Through Photography.

A reflective look at what photography genuinely gives us in life — not techniques, not gear, just an honest exploration of what it does for us beyond the image itself.

Soft Back: 173 pages.

Soft Back: £14.99 — available on Amazon and in the store.

eBook - PDF Download: £7.99 — available now in the store.

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Latest Blogs

A blog post cover titled 'Park Wood & Bisham Woods: Spring Bluebells and a Woodland Wander with Elvis' with a camera on a black background.
Title slide for a blog post comparing film, CCD, and CMOS cameras, with a camera image and text asking if viewers can tell the difference.
Black background with white text that reads 'What Nobody Tells You About Building a Photography Website Blog Post' and an image of a camera on the right side.