About Me
Sport is about far more than just the final score. It’s the early morning alarms, the training in the rain, the nervous quiet before the start, and the relief when you cross the finish line. Whether you're running your first 10k, cheering your kids from poolside, or playing for your local club, those moments matter, and they deserve to be captured properly.
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to photograph sport at all kinds of levels. I’ve photographed the England Lionesses in a World Cup Qualifier and the fast-paced intensity of an EFL Championship play-off, alongside capturing the silverware and drama as photographer for the Leicestershire and Rutland County FA Cup Finals. Closer to home, I am deeply invested in our local sporting community as a club photographer for Nuneaton Town FC, having also served as a member of the steering group that helped establish and rebuild the newly reformed club. Working under stadium floodlights and tight press deadlines teaches you how to anticipate movement and react in a fraction of a second, but whether it’s a high-profile fixture or a Sunday morning race down the road, I bring that exact same care and focus to every event.
A lot of grassroots sport happens in tricky conditions, murky winter afternoons, harsh midday sun on an open road, or dim indoor pool lighting. My background in photography (Level 5 DipHE) gave me a solid technical grounding in how to work with difficult light so skin tones stay natural and athletes stand out cleanly against busy backgrounds of road cones or spectators. I also prefer working low to the ground rather than just standing on the sidelines; it gives runners that sense of real momentum and stride, while carefully framing swimmers against the water keeps the focus right on the effort of the race.
I am also an accredited Licentiate of the British Institute of Professional Photography (LBIPP). For me, achieving that wasn't about putting letters after my name, it was about holding myself accountable to recognised professional standards. Gaining the LBIPP involved submitting a portfolio of work to be assessed by experienced photographers to ensure my technical consistency, camera craft, and business practices meet clear quality criteria. For event organisers and parents, I hope it simply offers peace of mind that you're working with someone dedicated to doing the job properly and reliably.
As a dad of two boys who have grown up playing sport, I’ve spent plenty of weekends standing on the sidelines myself. I know firsthand how quickly those years pass and how much a good photo means to a family. That perspective shapes the values behind how I work:
Professional Standards: Local athletes work just as hard as the pros. I believe grassroots sport deserves clean, sharp, well-crafted photos that do justice to that effort.
Supporting Local Clubs: To keep things simple and accessible for club budgets, I don't charge organisers an attendance fee for community races, swim meets, or tournaments. I cover my time through optional, reasonably priced digital downloads and prints for the athletes and families.
Safety & Trust: Safeguarding always comes first. I hold an enhanced DBS on the annual update service, carry full public liability insurance, completed the NSPCC safeguarding in sport certificate, and strictly adhere to governing body guidelines like Swim England's Wavepower.
Capturing Real Emotion: Rather than posed snapshots, I look for the genuine moments, the quiet focus at the start, the exhaustion mid-race, and the genuine celebrations at the end.
If you’re organising an event across Warwickshire or the wider Midlands, or would like to update your club’s photography, please feel free to get in touch. I’d be glad to help tell your story.
