Category:Photography
A Foggy Start The beauty of a different light It’s rare, but when I wake to a morning that’s encapsulated in a dense fog, it is always camera worthy. The morning I took these images in Victoria Park, Southport, as the sun was trying its best to come through, the fog was reflecting the light and produced a wonderful soft, warm glow. With a minimal colour palette, these photographs have a stark simplicity.
Restaurant Photography Photography for the hospitality industry. A food photography shoot for the recently refurbished Wepre Inn, in Deeside, Wales. The shoot was commissioned to capture their new range of menu items. Covering starters, mains, desserts, light bites and drinks.
National Trust Great Days Out UK New or old, what’s your preference? As they say, all work and no play, makes Pat a dull photographer. So the long weekend saw me taking a trip to Tatton Park, with the camera. I DO LOVE a National Trust property! We live in a world where new and pristine are the norm, and items are resigned to the rubbish heap, just because they show some age. The National Trust however give us glimpse […]
The Art School I was commissioned by The Caterer Magazine to shoot a set of portraits of Paul Askew, the Chef Patron of Liverpool’s fine dining restaurant, The Art School. Known for its gastronomic excellence, it is now approaching its 10 year anniversary. The restaurant, based in the city’s Georgian quarter, is in a building that was originally an art school. With interiors that are a visual delight, playing homage to artist and artisans, it’s the perfect backdrop to their […]
Denbies Vineyard Surrey Days out Surrey and a trip round a British vineyard. Our visit to Denbies saw us being driven through the vineyard to the top of the steep hill that overlooks Dorking. The light on the day that we visited was sublime. Clouds were moving at pace, giving us both moody and bright light. The views from the top of the hill were stunning. Having tasted the delicious grapes which were due to be picked the following day, […]
2023 Competition I am so delighted and to be honest can’t quiet believe that I have been announced as a finalist in the Pink Lady Food Photography Competition 2023. For those who aren’t familiar with the competition it is termed as ‘The worlds leading celebration of the art of food photography and film’. With over 20 categories, they have entries submitted from 96 countries. I have been chosen as a finalist in the Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture category. The award ceremony will be in London in […]
Over the years I have photographed this pier a great deal. I love its imposing structure and the fact that it mainly stands on sand rather than being submerged in water. Yes, the tide in Southport does come in twice a day, but it always makes a very rapid retreat back the safety of deeper waters. Sadly there are no lapping waves on the shore here. But combined with a leisurely walk to watch some of the amazing sunsets we […]
The beauty of the sunsets in Southport, do make me feel very lucky. The fact that I can leave my house and within minutes be viewing the vast horizon, still feels very special. The evening these photographs were taken, the sky was changing by the minute. From oranges, to pinks and purples, with a range of both subtle and vivid colours. It was spectacular and definitely a night to sit, appreciate and exhale.
Food Photography featured in Waitrose Weekend Magazine Food Photography For Magazines Working with Chef Tim Allen, at his Michelin starred restaurant in Aughton, West Lancashire.I was fortunate enough to have my photography featured in Waitrose Weekend Magazine. When they ran a feature on pro-fixe lunches at some of the countries most up and coming restaurants.
Food Photography and Chef Portraits for Tim Allen’s new sō-lō restaurant Mar, 2022 I was lucky enough to be commissioned by The Caterer magazine for an article they were writing about chef Tim Allen. I was shooting at Tim’s new restaurant in Aughton, Lancashire. After a prestigious career where he has worked for others and achieved Michelin Stars, this is his first solo venture. An exciting challenge where Tim can now truly flex his creativity. The photo-shoot covered his new food […]
