Heritage photography Blog.
Welcome to my heritage photography blog, where I share the stories behind each photoshoot. Here you can explore the history, atmosphere and creative process behind
photographing historic buildings and interiors, with the chance to view a wider selection of images from every location.
Photographing Gwydir Castle, North Wales.
Tucked away in the beautiful Conwy Valley near Llanrwst, Gwydir Castle is one of Wales's most fascinating historic houses. Dating back to the late 15th century, the castle has a rich and complex history, having served as the ancestral home of the powerful Wynn family before falling into decline and eventually being rescued through a remarkable restoration programme.
The Bodleian Library, Oxford
Over the last couple of years, I have been fortunate to photograph several of the Bodleian’s most important spaces, including the interiors of the Old Library, the Divinity School and the Radcliffe Camera
The Royal Pavilion, Brighton
Photographing the Royal Pavilion in Brighton is a truly unique experience. Few historic buildings in the UK offer such a striking blend of Regency elegance and exotic fantasy, with its onion domes, minarets and richly decorated interiors, it is unlike anything else in the country.
Palais Garnier Opera House interiors
Photographing the historic Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris is a fantastic experience for a heritage photographer. I had admired images of its stunning interiors in books, but seeing it in person was breathtaking and a wonderful opportunity to capture my own set of photographs.
Photographing the Houses of Parliament.
One of the highlights of 2024 was being commissioned to create official images for the Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster. It was a fantastic opportunity to photograph one of Britain’s most beautiful and iconic buildings.
Christmas at Lyme Park, Cheshire
For the past two years, Lyme Park in Cheshire has invited the talented artist Sophie Tyrrell to design their annual Christmas event at the hall. Sophie’s imaginative concept is titled Animal Crackers, which features a captivating menagerie of extraordinary and colourful creatures crafted from papier-mâché, various fabrics, and even vintage clothing.
Dorfold Hall interior Photography
Dorfold Hall, located in the heart of Cheshire, is a magnificent Elizabethan mansion with a rich history that spans over 400 years. I had the opportunity to photograph the interiors of this beautiful historic home a couple of years ago.
Bramall Hall interior photography
Bramall Hall is a beautiful Tudor manor house in Bramhall, near Stockport. It is a timber-framed building with the oldest parts dating from the 14th century. Linn Robinson, head of Stockport museums gave me the opportunity to photograph the hall's amazing interiors before the property reopened to the public.
Holkham Hall, Norfolk - interior photography
I was commissioned by Spears Magazine to photograph the Earl of Leicester along with his family seat, the impressive Holkham Hall in Norfolk. This 18th-century country house was constructed for the 1st Earl of Leicester and is one of England's finest examples of the Palladian revival style of architecture.
The Tabley House Collection interior photography
I recently had the pleasure of photographing the interiors of Tabley House in Cheshire. This beautiful Grade I listed stately home was built by architect John Carr of York between 1761 and 1769 for Sir Peter Byrne Leicester and is the only 18th century Palladian country house in Cheshire.
Arley Hall interiors
I recently had the opportunity to photograph the interiors of Arley Hall. This beautiful stately home in Cheshire was built for Rowland Egerton-Warburton between 1832 and 1845, to replace an earlier house on the site.
Levens Hall interior photography
Levens Hall is a manor house near the village of Leven, 5 miles south of Kendal in Cumbria. The first house on the site was a peel tower built in around 1350 but much of the present building dates from the Elizabethan era.
Christmas at Lyme Hall, Cheshire
I was fortunate to be asked to photograph the Animal Crackers Christmas event at Lyme Hall in Cheshire.