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Cragside, Northumberland. Designed for Lord Armstrong by the architect R Norman Shaw, the radical enlargement of the previous house took place in three phases between 1870 and 1885. Making the most of its impressive site, Cragside towers over a wooded valley, with its complex series of windows, bays, advances and recesses, plus sculptural details galore. The interior is equally impressive and includes beautiful stained glass by Morris & Co, some by Morris himself. The house has many features that demonstrate Armstrong’s inventiveness: Cragside is the first house worldwide to be lit by hydro electricity. Now managed by the National Trust.

Professional photography tailored to your specific needs.

  • Do you need carefully crafted strong images to promote your project or business? Or do you need a photographic record - stills or aerial shots, or perhaps film - of your work? Get in touch so we can have an informal chat about what you might want. Read what other clients have said about working with me - here.

  • Do you want an experienced photographer who can quickly understand your project and your brief, and produce images that meet your needs and your timetable? I can help you develop your photography brief and use my experience and expertise to produce exactly what you need. My photography has been recognised with the award of a distinction from the Royal Photographic Society.

  • Do you want an understanding of architecture and historic buildings brought to your photography? I can provide that. I have many years experience of working with architects, and a degree in Architectural History. Together these mean that your project will be captured in images that reveal its beauty and functionality.

  • Do you work in the natural environment, eg in forestry? Aerial views can help you plan your work, or record progress with planting schemes.

  • Have you considered drone photography? I can offer that - find out more here.

  • I can carry out digital document restoration, working with a high resolution photograph of your artwork, historic drawing or photograph to restore it to its original condition or to an interim stage that meets your needs. Are you needing artwork photographed, whether in situ or in the studio? Employing a colour-controlled workflow and a range of lighting, I can provide high quality images of your artwork. Read more about this here.

  • Do you want strong images for use in the media, marketing material and publications? My photography has appeared in books, journals, in the print and broadcast media, and in exhibitions.

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