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Telling Incredible Stories

Nov 211 min read

Facing Up to Mike

The recent hype surrounding boxing legend Mike Tyson re-entering the ring reminded me of the time when I confronted the hard-hitting...

Nov 151 min read

The Magical Machinery Tour

It wasn't your average bus trip - high viz vests and hard hats being distributed as the coach left the Skills Academy building for a tour...

Oct 251 min read

A Fair bit of History

It may be one of the oldest fairs in the UK, with its origins dating back to the early 13th century, but last week was my first visit to...

Oct 112 min read

Out of the Darkness

Technology has moved on considerably in the 22 years that I've worked as a photographer. The quality of images that can now be produced...

Oct 71 min read

That's All Folk

Autumn can be a great time of year when it comes to light and colours. On a nice day the sun is lower in the sky than during summertime...

Sep 271 min read

Picture This

Although having my work published isn't a new concept, since going freelance it somehow feels that bit more special. Perhaps as I'm...

Aug 162 min read

The Pathway to Success

It was great to see so many happy faces yesterday while covering A-level results at QE Sixth Form College in Darlington. Plenty of young...

Jul 191 min read

At Your Service

My job often results in me having a ringside seat to events that I wouldn't otherwise witness, which is a fortunate and fantastic part of...

Jun 211 min read

Home and Away

By far the majority of my work takes place in the North East and Yorkshire - the vicinity of where I am based. However the last couple of...

May 311 min read

Getting into the Swing of Things

It's always a pleasure to see your work in print and this week a number of my images have featured in the latest edition of Tees...

May 232 min read

A Tale of Two Cities

I'm just back from a fab weekend in the Hungarian capital which has much to offer. Visually, from the beautiful architecture of the...

Apr 261 min read

Clickety Six

A very interesting day of work yesterday with politics taking centre stage as I completed a shift for The Northern Echo newspaper. Next...

Apr 191 min read

On The Ball

It was a real pleasure to cover the Patrick and Frances Connolly (PFC) Trust's annual Green and Blue Ball last weekend. Hartlepool...

Mar 281 min read

California Soul

I've said it before and I'll say it again, variety is one of the key elements that makes my job so enjoyable. At the weekend I...

Mar 221 min read

Let There Be Light

I've never classed myself as a portrait photographer although it has been a big part of my job over the last 20 years. Perhaps it's due...

Feb 231 min read

Bangers and Flash

I've found myself attending many morning networking events of late. Not to mingle with the great and good of the business world per se,...

Feb 81 min read

A Sight to Behold

Although I've visited the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle several times over the years, it still holds that wow factor for me when...

Feb 21 min read

Dry January

The start of the year is often a worrying time for the freelancer. With many businesses shutting down for the Christmas and New Year...

Dec 1, 20232 min read

Gert Lush Brizzle

When going on holiday, I'm guilty of only considering destinations further afield with warmer climates and contrasting cultures. However,...

Nov 10, 20231 min read

A Special Day in Barney

A nice return to wedding photography for me last weekend and a new venue in Runa Farm near Barnard Castle. There was a lovely rustic feel...