Award Winning North East Photographer
I am a multi-award-winning photographer specializing in editorial, public relations, and commercial photography. I am a proud member of both the British Press Photographers Association (BPPA) and Shot Up North (SUN), where I contribute to the highest standards of visual storytelling. With a career spanning over 20+ years, I have earned widespread recognition for my ability to capture powerful, emotive images that tell compelling stories across a variety of mediums.
Throughout my career, I have been highly commended and also been an overall winner in numerous photography awards, highlighting my technical skill and artistic vision. My work has garnered accolades from many industry bodies, including the British Press Photographers Association, Getty and has been recognised for creativity, impact, and storytelling ability.
British Press Photographers Association 2024
Assignments 2024 – The BPPA Exhibition
Best New Business Awards 2010
WINNER: Marketing Award
Picture of Health Photographers Competition 2009
Runner up
International Garden Photographer of the year 2008
Runner up: Life in the Garden
Press Gazette Sports Photographer of the Year 2006
Highly Commended
Press Gazette News Photographer of the Year 2005
Highly Commended
Trinity Mirror Photographers Awards
2003 – Best Sports Picture – Highly Commended
2003 – Best Nature Picture – Runner up
2005 – Best News Picture – Runner up
2005 – Best Regional Daily Picture – Runner up
Picture Editors 2003 Getty Images
Commended – Regional Photographer of the Year
Newspaper Society Photographer of the year
2003 – National Winner
2004 – Highly Commended
2005 – Highly Commended
Jim Merrington Prize: Best portfolio of pictures
2004 – Runner up
2003 – Runner up
Tom Cordner North East Press Awards
Ian Weir Memorial Award: North East Picture of the Year
2004 – WINNER