As I eagerly await the arrival of hardback copies of my maiden "Two Tone Toon" photography book about Newcastle Upon Tyne, my mind is turning to the next major project to stay motivated and creative. I am toying with the idea of a similar format for a book about the historic Northumberland town...

Ever since I began taking my digital photography seriously, I've had this notion to compile a selection of my photographs captured from around the Northeast of England and create a published coffee table photography book.  Finally, I decided to zero-in on Newcastle Upon Tyne (where I live),...

Last year, I spent (probably too much) money on entering various photography competitions in order to raise the profile of my fine art photography.  I garnered a few honourable mentions and certificates (see my [About] page), but was still left feeling rather flat, because these were...

Living in the Northeast of England enables me to try out different photographic techniques in a wide variety of outdoor settings. Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, I can hop on a train westward to the Tynedale and Northumberland countryside, go east on the local Metro train to reach a number of...

When I am unable to travel far, but still have the urge for some creative photography, I sometimes just take my camera with me into town after dark and explore around the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne.  Everyday views can look magical once illuminated by street lights and neon signs. Its been...

Whenever possible, I try to combine any day-activities with my photography. Earlier in the month, I had a work-related meeting over in Gateshead, across the River Tyne, and knowing the golden hour / sunset time would be near to the scheduled closing of the meeting, I included my camera and...