This is an experimental type of photography called drawing. It’s done with minimal equipment and maximum creativity. Huge thanks to Sandy Morrison for sketching me at work, photographing an event at Glasgow City Chambers.⁣
⁣
I work for loads of different people. That particular event was organised by a German consultancy, with international delegates learning about sustainable house building.⁣
⁣
Most of my work comes from word-of-mouth. I’ve built up an excellent reputation from shooting professionally for over a decade. Clients tell me they hire me because I’m great at making them relax when they’re scared of a camera. ⁣
⁣
I’m comfortable working with their staff and guests, whether it’s their accounts manager, receptionists or sales team, vulnerable people or children, a bigwig investor from overseas, MPs, royalty, actors or celebrities. I’ve worked backstage at countless gigs and festivals, in live radio studios and on TV locations, partly from a long career at the BBC. ⁣
⁣
So big names and busy running orders don’t faze me. I lurk in the background shooting candids, then boss people around (nicely) when needed. Sometimes I get to tell MPs, billionaires and the police what to do :)⁣
⁣
Clients include:⁣
• Authors, creative freelancers, musicians, CEOs and small business owners. ⁣
• Celtic FC (I’ve done two book covers for them and those photos looked pretty special on billboards).⁣
• Bumble, Starling Bank, Dogs Trust, Battersea, Vets Now, Girlguiding Scotland, BBC, Glasgow 2014, Citizens Advice, National Trust Scotland.⁣
• PR agencies and marketing specialists.⁣
• Councils and housing associations.⁣
• Alzheimers Research UK, National Deaf Children’s Society, National Autistic Society, Mellow Parenting, Life Changes Trust, Lifelink, Friends of Glasgow Museums. ⁣
⁣
I’m going to share many more photos of my work soon but in the meantime you can explore my portrait, commercial and events portfolios.

September 14, 2022

Photos of the Queen's Edinburgh procession, led by King Charles and the Princess Royal, and my experience queuing for the vigil in St Giles Cathedral

I was lucky enough to get close to King Charles and Princess Anne on their procession with The Queen's hearse in Edinburgh on Monday 12 September 2022. We then queued for 5 hours to enter St Giles Cathedral to pay our respects to The Queen. A long, emotional day. So glad I did it.

November 1, 2021

Sir David Attenborough at the global premiere of The Green Planet for the BBC at COP26.

I was honoured to photograph Sir David Attenborough at last night's COP26 global premiere of The Green Planet for BBC Studios.

October 21, 2021

Me at work - examples of the type of clients I work for. Portrait photography, event photography and commercial photography.

I work for loads of different people. I’ve built up an excellent reputation from shooting professionally for over a decade. Clients include authors, creative freelancers, musicians, CEOs, small business owners, Celtic FC, BBC, Girlguiding Scotland, Dogs Trust, Battersea, Starling Bank, PR firms, councils and national charities.

June 8, 2020

Wildlife photography: swans and cygnets in Queen's Park, Glasgow

One famous southside clan asked if I’d photograph them at home when lockdown eased a little. I didn’t hesitate to say yes. So let me introduce you to the swans and cygnets of Queen’s Park in Glasgow. The wee ones are 3-4 weeks old and they were very accommodating to me and my camera. You’ll notice a few of their friends gatecrashed the shoot…

May 15, 2020

Unexpected Hamster Rescue Mission (with animal photography, of course)

I’m always looking for ways to help pets and wildlife (partly because there are so many in need, partly cos hanging out with them feeds my soul), and I recently found myself at the centre of a hamster rescue mission. Settle in for a heartwarming adventure with special guest appearances from non-rodents… and cute photos, of course, because I’m an animal photographer.