Fly Fishing with Marina Gibson and Weber UK

A day with Weber UK means great food and great stories. I have been photographing the Weber chefs spend a day with fly fishing queen, Marina Gibson. It is incredibly satisfying to see the excitement that fishing brings to people. Documenting the whole narrative throughout the day, from lake to lunch! We were fortunate to be in the company of some amazing chefs: @melissafood @jonrfinch @huntergathercook @tbone_chops @danielcooperbbq

We enjoyed a variety of dishes, from cold-smoked trout fajitas to grilled trout and salads, making it one helluva feast next to Longstock lake on the @leckfordestate.

Capturing the lifestyle elements of the day in the form of stills and film with the Canon R5 and the RF 24mm - 70mm lens. The aim of this short film was to capture the journey of the day at Leckford Estate with Marina’s guidance and the joy that comes from good food, good grills and good company. Short film to be released soon.

Drgnfly Dorchester, Now Open!

In my recent indoor photoshoot at the newly opened Drgnfly situated in Brewery Square, Dorset, I aimed to capture the essence of the culinary experience and the Pan Asian elegant design. In each image I aimed to bring the ambiance and flavors of the Drgnfly to life.

The play of ambient lighting was a bit of a struggle especially as I was unable to use flash in order to not disturb the customers. This was overcome with adjusting the white balance and retaining the stability of how I was taking each image. High ISO and post production was also a big factor in getting this cooler for the Drgnfly aesthetic. Carefully selected angles allowed me to showcase the unique personality of the restaurant, also showcasing the finer details that created a sense of Asia. From the warm hues of the dining area to the subtle highlights on delectable dishes, every detail was meticulously considered to convey the inviting atmosphere of the venue.

I focused not only on the food but also on the moments shared within the restaurant's walls. Candid shots of diners engrossed in conversation, the skillful choreography of kitchen staff, and the interplay of shadows and reflections all contribute to a narrative that goes beyond the plate. Each photograph is a visual tale, telling the story of a culinary journey and the emotions it evokes.

My approach to this photoshoot was to bring this new restaurant to life and to allow the Drgnfly to present a visual experience that goes beyond the palate. The images capture the interplay of textures, colors, and aromas, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the sensorial experience of the restaurant.

Bank Holiday Photography Commission spent at South Deep

I have been working down the beautiful Parkstone Bay Marina in Poole, Dorset for several years with my Photography and Social Media clients Dromeas Yachts UK . South Deep is situated on the Marina’s edge and it was a pleasure to spend the bank holiday weekend photographing fresh portfolio of lifestyle content during the members summer launch night for Jimmy and the team at South Deep.

Bike Night at Locket Fuel

An evening spent at Locket Fuel! A recent content commission to kick start a new weekly event at Ashley Automotive, Bournemouth, Dorset. Head down every Thursday night for cool bikes, cool cars and a tasty hog roast!

Behind the Scenes with Baboo Gelato

Behind the scenes with Baboo Gelato for my regular social media clients Your Village Stores! Baboo Gelato was set up in 2015 by Annie Hanbury, a trained gelatiere, who wanted to combine her passion for making seriously good ice cream with the glut of fabulous ripe fruit on her doorstep. This became very clear during a recent visit to the factory.

Handmade using their own fresh, seasonal fruit to produce sensational, mouth-watering flavours like no other. Each batch of Baboo’s artisanal ice cream is carefully prepared from scratch on their premises in Bridport, Dorset, using succulent fruit, local organic milk and lashings of dedication.

Gelato is not simply the Italian name for ice cream. Although it feels very smooth, gelato is made using more milk than cream, and so is much lower in fat than traditional ice cream. There is also less air in gelato, which means it packs more flavour.

Opening the doors to a fresh new look at South Deep Cafe, Dorset

Last night I spent to evening at the relaunch of South Deep Cafe at Parkstone Bay Marina. I’m a regular visitor to the marina as this is where I work weekly so it was a pleasure to be invited to the opening and seeing the new look! Congrats Jimmy!

DNA - Finding the good and bad's for OCR Champion, Connor Hancock

Based at The Training Shed gym, sister company AM SPORT were testing out KitBrix ambassador and Yorkshire OCR champion, Connor Hancock to help him in improve in competition and overall fitness.

Photographing and documenting the details and ‘behind the scenes’ moments of Connor’s DNA test, I was able to create the content required to support the gym and DNA.