Light and Dark

Created for Black Chalk Wine's Paragon and Inversion releases, this concept explores a theme of duality echoed through contrasting lighting treatments. One expansive and embracing light, while the other relying on precise, controlled placement of illumination. Texture provides a visual thread between the two, with chalk rock sourced from the vineyard itself. Each bottle featuring a light shielding dark coloured glass to act as a barrier against light exposure.

Monochrome

Dried flowers became the focus of this study in monochrome. With exploration into tonal range and also accompanying background texture.

Feeling Zen

Enjoying a quiet moment with these two aroma diffusers from Made By Zen. Approached in a restrained way, placing the product within a calm, considered setting that echoes the sense of calm they are designed to create.

Precious Sheffield Metal

Selected works by Sheffield-based silversmith Janet Leitch, photographed with a considered arrangement of objects highlighting the relationship between form and material.

Contemporary Porcelain

Produced for ceramicist Deborah Buckley, this project combined still life and interior-styled imagery, united by a consistent approach to styling and composition. Wildflowers were incorporated to bring a sense of natural authenticity and complement the handcrafted nature of the work. Images from the series were subsequently featured in both British GQ and Wired magazine.

Here’s to a Single Malt

A project for whisky producer Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery. The work involved managing the inherent challenge of photographing glass; controlling reflections while preserving the material’s clarity and character. To ground the imagery in place, elements from the local landscape were introduced, including beach pebbles and a vintage table selected for its worn patina. Barley grains from the client’s own farm was incorporated alongside a textured backdrop, reinforcing the natural origins of the whisky.

Fossils in Glass

This project involved capturing product and detail imagery for Whitby Distillery’s gin range. Uniquely featuring an ammonite design to the base of the bottle with the rest of the design offering a nod to the sea and maritime history. My part ensuring that each and every bottle’s detail was carefully captured in the right light.

Inspired Homewares

A series of finely crafted wooden pieces by craftsman Bob Bryant, made in the Lake District using a selection of locally sourced hardwoods. To reflect the makers nod to mid-century styling these photographs placed the items in a similar context.

Proper Porcelain

Using a pared-back approach to props and styling works well with ceramics, as does using hard materials such as granite, stone and tile. The solidity of these materials providing a natural habitat for the work. Stone or tile is a great choice but is limited in terms of size. For the shoot I painted backgrounds similar in tone and texture to concrete or stone. These work much better than bought-in vinyl backdrops as studio lighting can be tweaked into accentuating real texture.

Wild at Heart

Styling and photographing a series of works by artist Katy Haynes. Including use of natural elements combined with objects drawn from historic industry, such as bobbins and vintage scissors. Intended to reflect both the handmade nature of the prints and their industrial screen-print origins, balancing organic forms with more utilitarian references.

It’s a Chocolate Affair

Scrumptious flavoured chocolates from York’s Chocolate Affair, styled and photographed in the studio. Living close to York, the city’s confectionery heritage feels familiar, with historic names such as Terry’s and Rowntree’s still visible through enduring ghost signs across the city.

Blossfeldt Glass

Glass sculpture inspired by the macro photography right at home.