During a recent architectural shoot in Brixton, London I found this visually intriguing DIY shop. Unlike the surrounding area of drab grey this shop “sang out” to passing trade with its bright yellow canopy and varied products for sale, it reminded me of Ronnie Barker’s 1970′s “Open All Hours” shop.

In December I was honoured to be given a private factory tour of NOMOS watches in Saxony, Germany. As a lover of their high precision time pieces for some time now I relished this fantastic opportunity for a personal insight into their design and craftsmanship. Unlike Swiss watches, German watches are almost entirely handmade by skilled horologists with techniques and methods passed down through generations. Each watch and component is individually crafted piece by piece on site and almost entirely from raw materials.

In November I was commissioned by QUAD, to produce a portrait and document an audience Q & A with Director Ken Loach. The portrait was taken on their mezzanine floor with the Royal Crown Derby mural in the background, this is fast becoming their trademark portrait style for visiting VIP’s!

Dir. Ken Loach

Ken Loach Q &A

Ken Loach Q &A

Whilst photographing bespoke made kitchens I found this “stores dept.” at the back of the showroom. Continuing the “Stores Dept.” theme, as with the furniture factory, I decided to document this working area where everything has it’s place. I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one who has the urge to tidy things in neat boxes and rows!

Kitchen Stores

During a recent commission in October for a furniture manufacturer  Sven Chrisiansen I was given a factory tour to see “how it’s made”.

Metal Work Stores

Textile and Upholstery Dept.

In October I was given the fantastic opportunity to photograph the Hollywood actor Paddy Considine at Derby QUAD during promotion of his film Tyrannosaur. He have a brilliant insight to his work and films during an audience Q & A.

Paddy Considine

Paddy Considine Q & A

I was asked to shoot contemporary wedding dresses for an up and coming clothing designer Harriet-Jade Fashion. Using a traditional country housing setting and mixing it with modern wedding dresses certainly raised a few eyebrows among the visitors and groundsmen!

Harriet-Jade Wedding Dress

Harriet-Jade Wedding Dress

Harriet-Jade Wedding Dress

Helping a friend break into the modelling industry and update her portfolio I shot these urban fashion themed shots around Birmingham on a particularly windy and grey [summer] day, thankfully it added to the “grimy-ness” of the look! Shortly after these shots were in her portfolio she was asked to attend a Diesel casting!

Urban Fashion

Urban Fashion

I Shot this simple yet striking image whilst on location at Rutland Water during the summer. With very changeable weather throughout the day it was a case of diving for cover from the rain or shooting in the glorious sun. Oh the joys of the English weather!

Rutland Water Portrait