Littlehampton Traditional Bonfire Night and Torchlight Procession dates back 62 years and attracts thousands of people to the seaside town in West Sussex. It is a celebration of the anniversary of the overthrow of the attempt by Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators to blow up the King and Parliament on 5th November 1605. I have covered the event many times before when I was a local newspaper photographer, however this year I wanted to capture the people that take part.
Read MoreThe Messham brothers, Jake and Junior are fifth generation wall and globe of death riders. I met the guys whilst photographing a motorcycle event in Brighton and managed to persuade them into posing for a photograph.
Read MoreIt's early autumn and as the days draw shorter, the countryside around me is turning a beautiful golden colour. A recent search to find a local commercial apple orchard lead me to the Apple Day at Slindon in West Sussex. With a traditional rack and cloth oak cider press, called 'Big Bertha', being used and lots of apples, I spent the day taking photos of the traditional applying pressing process.
Read More"Click go the shears, boys, click, click, click. Wild is his blow and his hands are movin’ quick, And the ringer looks around……" Photographs of sheep shearing in Sussex.
Read MoreThe Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival is an annual event held in the beautiful West Sussex village of Findon, situated in the South Downs National Park. I have been working on an ongoing photography project to document rural life and …..
Read MoreAs I watched waiting to take my photos I thought that if I was an old tractor this is probably the way I would like to spend my last days. Being well looked after by a friendly tractor enthusiast and wheeled out in the summer months to various country fairs to be sat on and photographed. To be climbed on, driven and to play a part in childs fun memory of a family day out.
Read MoreAs I walk through the grounds of Kew Gardens in Richmond, I look for the carpet of blue. Maybe it will be around this corner or over that hill? As I walk, I'm joined by others also looking for the first sign of Spring. The enchanting colour that will melt the heart of the hardest soul. And then we arrive, a corner is turned and a path followed, we are finally greeted with an amazing carpet of bluebells…..
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Inspiration for a photographer or any artist can be tricky. Some days the ideas never stop another time its difficult to even get started. I hate days like this and in the past have always tried to push through the imaginary barrier but more often than not its been a futile fight. Until that is earlier this year……
Read MoreSundays can be abit boring especially this time of year when the days are short and the weather is bad. However don't dispear I have some exciting news. Drum roll please…….
Read MoreI have photographed Brighton Pier many times before, just as many photographers have done before me. I think that I have probably photographed every angle possible of this famous Brighton seaside attraction. At day, night, during the summer time, winter and spring. Over the years I have indeed photographed it a lot! Maybe I'm obsessed with it?
Read MoreThis year marks the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. As I walked past the memorial of "The World War Two Soldier" outside the D-Day Museum in Southsea, Portsmouth I stopped and created this photograph. My way of paying respect to the fallen.
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