**UPDATE** 21st July 2010

 

A few weeks ago I ventured up to Gloucestershire to shoot at a location I have wanted to use for some time, the famed ships graveyard on the River Severn. The rusty bones and weathered timber hulls lent a unique atmosphere to the occasion.  I was fortunate to have the lovely Helen Diaz as my companion.  The combination of such a terrific model with a really great setting on a perfect summer's evening made this a perfect shoot - what could be better! 

 

**UPDATE**6th July 2010

 

The first in a long overdue series of updates!  The fine weather towards the end of May was a real bonus for a weekend workshop on the wilds of Exmoor.  Fellow photographer Howard and myself had the pleasure of working with three fabulous models, Erin, Allegra and Magenta.  I have been planning a shoot using more than one model for some time and this proved the perfect opportunity to try out the idea.  However, I could not have anticipated how well all three models would take to it.  The girl's combined imaginations breathed life into the concept beautifully, making for a truly memorable creative experience as I hope the three new galleries show.

**UPDATE**4th May 2010

 

Sometimes it can be easy to overcomplicate a photo shoot; too many props or a cluttered background can take away from the beauty of the subject.  So I reminded myself to keep it simple when Erin and I got together for a brief indoor shoot recently.  Thankfully in figure photography, like cooking, being able to work with the best quality ingredients brings the best results! 

 

**UPDATE** 19th April 2010

 

A few weeks ago, on a misty day in the depths of Dartmoor, I was able to collaborate with the inspirational Ivory Flame once again.  Lately I have wanted to explore the deep connection between humankind and the earth.  Something that our ancient ancestors understood but that we in the modern world seem to have forgotten; our lives are all too often artificial and detached from the natural world.  The two new galleries created are in the spirit of rekindling this relationship.

 

**UPDATE** 8th March 2010

 

There's a new gallery added today from my first outdoor shoot this year, featuring the wonderful Allegra.  This set of images continues my "desolation angels" theme. The temperature was only a couple of degrees above freezing so I had no right to expect anything from the day.  However I hadn't counted on Allegra's tenacity and utter dedication to her craft.  I'm delighted to say her gentle beauty shines through in every picture, as I'm sure you'll agree.

 

**UPDATE** 5th January 2010

 

Taking pictures is all about capturing a feeling, a fleeting moment, a slender slice of time that lives on through the images.  My work with women is an attempt to catch the essence of feminine beauty, to portray something of the magical allure that surrounds the fairer sex.  A rare indoor session with my friend Cody before xmas has resulted in a wonderful set of images which I hope does just that.  See the new gallery entitled "night music" and judge for yourself?

 

**UPDATE** 27th December 2009

 

I've finally caught up with editing pics from last month's shoots - there's a new location gallery added today featuring the unique and lovely Ivory Flame.  I first worked with this lady a couple of years ago, since then she has risen to the dizzy heights of the modeling world, becoming a favourite of artists around the globe.  It was a pleasure to make the most of a brief opportunity to work together once more when she visited Devon recently. 

 

**UPDATE** 12th December 2009

 

A rare dry, mild afternoon last month gave me the chance to work with the fabulous Erin once more.  This time we headed deep inland, to a quiet woodland.  The gallery added captures something of the innocence of being at one with nature in such a peaceful setting. The easy grace and growing confidence Erin portrays means I have to keep reminding myself that this was only her second shoot!

 

**UPDATE** 9th December 2009

 

It had the pleasure of working with Joceline a little while back at a fine art figure workshop. Given her impressive resume and reputation as an international model, I had very high expectations which Joceline exceeded with consumate ease and charm.  Lithe, elegant, ridiculously flexible and with a wicked imagination, it's easy to see why this lady is at the top of her game.

 

**UPDATE**  14th November 2009

 

I have recently been interviewed for the international fine art figure site "Universe D'Artistes" by fellow photographer Howard Nolan.  It was an enjoyable process and made me focus on the reasons behind my art, the inspiration and the process involved in making my images. It's nice to be recognised by one's peers!

 

To read the interview, please go to the following link:

 

http://www.universdartistes.com/? zx=84f392be249746e

 

**UPDATE**  9th November 2009

 

I have been fortunate to work with some wonderful, inspirational models in my time.  Someone who has a special place in my art, (& my heart come to that), is Cody.  We first met back in 2006 and I have enjoyed working with her every year since then.  Our latest escapade was a marvelous couple of days exploring the wilds of Devon & Cornwall.  Once again, Cody, like the sun she always brings with her, absolutely shone.  There are 4 new location galleries added as a celebration of this joyous endeavour.

 

**UPDATE** 17th October 2009

 

I am proud to present a new location gallery featuring Erin, a lovely new model and muse! The wild North Devon coast, once home or wreckers and rievers, was the setting for this series. Incredible as it may seem, this was Erin's debut photoshoot but, blessed with a beautifully toned figure and boundless enthusiasm, she has taken to artistic modeling with aplomb. What a find!

 

**UPDATE** 7th October 2009

 

At last some sunshine!  September provided some opportunities to shoot outdoors once more.  One such adventure gave me the good fortune to meet and work with the hugely talented Artemis.  Seldom have I worked with a new model with such instinctive ability and affinity with figure work.  Bathed in the early evening light, Artemis positively glowed against the backdrop of a secluded cove, the rust red rocks warmed by the setting sun as I think the resulting set of images added to the location gallery will show. 

 

**UPDATE** 30th September 2009

 

Just added a gallery of indoor work from my second shoot with Magenta.  This was a brief shoot that was part of a fine art workshop organised by my friend Howard at Unison Arts Group.  I am genuinely amazed at the amount of creative opportunities Magenta found in the humble setting of an old leaded light window. She truly managed to conjure something out of nothing, hence the title of the set 'alchemy.'

 

**UPDATE** 28th September 2009

 

After a busy summer I am really pleased to add a new gallery featuring the marvelous Magenta, an artist, dancer and model with creative energy in abundance. We were able to escape to a new location on the wilds of Dartmoor on a windy (but thankfully dry) day.  A very enjoyable collaboration all round and one which will certainly bear fruit in future.

 

**UPDATE** 11th April 2009

 

At last the long cold winter has finally receded, chased away by the verdant surge of spring.  My first shoot of the year was with local model Amber.  We hooked up again recently four years after first working together, for a brief excursion into the Tamar valley.  Amber is a very easy model to work with, refreshingly uncomplicated and great fun.

 

**UPDATE** 6th January 2009

 

The long winter evenings have meant I've been able to finish editing my final shoot of the year, featuring the renowned art model Ulorin Vex.  Another in my ongoing "Desolation Angels" series, there are two new galleries added.  A hugely talented model, Ulorin Vex is someone I've meant to work with for some time.  Finally our paths crossed last autumn for a great day shooting in several new locations.

 

**UPDATE** 30th October 2008

 

Two more galleries added featuring the fabulous Tavia, an international model who stopped by on her world tour for a day's shoot in my office - the depths of Dartmoor! Blessed with a figure to die for, Tavia brought some sunshine with her from her native Australia and brightened up a gloomy English summer.

 

**UPDATE** 5th September 2008

 

I was very happy to have the chance to work with Cody once again, as luck would have it, on one of the very few sunny days we've had this summer.   Aside from her obvious natural beauty, Cody's gentle grace and infectious enthusiasm makes her a wonderful model and always a real joy to be with.  Never less than inspirational!

 

There are two galleries added from this shoot, including some vivid colour images that capture the freedom and simple pleasure of being alive in the fresh air on a warm summer's day.

 

**UPDATE** 18th August 2008

 

Once again the wild and wooded locations of Dartmoor provided the setting for an enjoyable shoot with Roslyn, a model from Ireland visiting the UK.  Never one to shrink back from a challenge, Roslyn showed 'true grit' by plunging into a freezing river, scaling a granite torr and climbing trees!  All in a days work for a professional artists' model.

 

**UPDATE** 26th July 2008

 

A new gallery added from a morning spent meandering through some delightful locations on the Welsh borders with Alexis, a beautiful and talented model.  Naturally graceful and athletic, Alexis makes Photoshop redundant!

 

**UPDATE** 4th July 2008

 

Continuing the abandoned buildings theme, these are from a very successful collaboration with HollyVictoria who although relatively new to modeling has all the attributes of a true artists' muse.  Hopefully the start of a great working relationship.

 

**UPDATE** 18th June 2008

 

The quest for curious locations continues with a shoot at an abandoned rubber factory.  Jayne and I got to play with some great shapes & textures in varying light conditions in a fascinating space.

 

**UPDATE** 30th May 2008

 

Spring has arrived at last and with it the first outdoor shoot of the year.  Fittingly I was fortunate to work with Britney again; simply one of the best fine art nude models around.  Brit is able to use her acting background to great affect, using her face and body to portray a whole range of emotions that  never fail to inspire.

 

**UPDATE** 9th May 2008

 

This one slipped through the net somehow!  New gallery added from a shoot with fashion model Rachel-Louise on a day when 'rain stopped play' and prevented us from working outdoors.  The result was a pleasing series of images using only available light from a large window; a simple, uncluttered feel, no gimmicks or props required!

 

**UPDATE** 25th April 2008

 

Two galleries added from a lovely day spent working with IvoryFlame in several locations on Dartmoor.  Holly is a striking & very expressive model who could easily pass for a pre-raphaelite muse, with her porcelain skin & flame red hair.  Her affinity with the art of the nude and gentle beauty mean she's much in demand.  It's easy to see why.

 

**UPDATE** 14th January 2008

 

Finally finished editing two marvelous shoots with Yasmin, who I was lucky enough to work with on several occasions towards the end of last summer.  Quite simply an inspiration!  Yasmin has such an instinctive understanding of the genre of artistic nudes, time and again she amazed me by finding just the right pose for the setting, capturing the mood of the moment with effortless grace.  Months later, I'm still smiling..,

 

**UPDATE** 10th December 2007

 

Zara and I caught up again for our fourth shoot at the end of the summer.  With the kind permission of a friendly farmer who let us use his farmyard & fields, our work in this slightly unconventional setting was interrupted frequently by some very curious cows!  Zara's animal magnetism proved irresistible to them; so much so that I had the novelty of cropping a cows head out of several shots!  The glamorous life of a model eh!

 

**UPDATE** 24th November 2007

 

Three new galleries added featuring Samantha Olivia-Paige from back in the summer.  Having enjoyed a successful indoor shoot with Samantha at the end of last year I really wanted to work with her outdoors over the summer. We managed to experiment with a variety of locations in & around Dorset  and once again, her stunning natural beauty, growing confidence and sunny disposition made for a wonderful series of images.  Pure joy!

 

**UPDATE** 14th August 2007

 

New gallery added: "Sammie - falls & quarry."   A fine spring day lead Sammie and I to the wilds of Bodmin Moor, from the headwaters of the river Fowey to the quarries of Caradon Hill.  I wanted to get a dreamlike feel with the images by the fast slowing water; those in the quarry are just a lovely contrast between different textures - the cold, hard, angular rock and smooth, soft skin & curves.

 

**UPDATE** 12th August 2007

 

New gallery added: "Celtic Maiden - another eden."  The rain finally abated for a few hours so I managed to schedule a shoot with Celtic Maiden, whilst she was back in the UK.  The location was an old tin mine deep in the Tamar valley, which nature had clearly won back from man.  The verdant surge of early summer growth gave the shoot an almost primeval feel.

 

**UPDATE** 12th June 2007

 

New gallery added: "Zara - studio studies." A few images that haven't seen the light of day until now, from my second shoot with Zara, a very versatile and bubbly professional model.

 

**UPDATE** 4th May 2007

 

New gallery added: "Jane - dancing ledge." Some shots from my first outdoor shoot of the year featuring  Jane, an artist's model from Brighton.  A lovely warm spring morning on the Dorset coast.  Jane has great enthusiasm and the physical, (& mental) agility to create some intriguing poses.

 

**UPDATE** 3rd April 2007

 

New gallery added: "Tors - mellow moods." From a recent shoot with Victoria C, a simple studio set-up reminiscent of the atmosphere of an artist and his muse. 

 

**UPDATE** 26th February 2007

 

New gallery added: "Zoe - daydreams." A set of images from a very early shoot with Zoe exploring different emotions and ideas through shape, form and the play of light.

 

**UPDATE** 13th February 2007

 

Two new galleries added: "Zara - the abandoned village / summer morning."  From my third shoot with Zara; a wonderful celebration of the sheer joy of being alive on a perfect summer's morning.  The intensity of the colours made me vary from my usual tendency to go straight to black and white.

 

**UPDATE** 6th February 2007

 

New gallery added: "Samantha - pure beauty."  Going back to basics in a studio setting.  Samantha is a relatively new model whose natural beauty & personality make her a joy to photograph.  This is a set of colour images; there will be some black & white to follow.

 

**UPDATE** 23rd January 2007

 

New gallery added: "Lauren - natural light."  From a recent brief shoot with Lauren, a lovely and engaging model who I instantly felt at ease with. Winter weather forced us indoors; used available light only, aimed to get a simple, uncluttered feel.  Follow up outdoor shoot planned for the summer.

 

**UPDATE** 10th January 2007

 

New gallery added: "Zoe - autumn afternoon."   These are a few pictures from a shoot with Zoe some time ago that I never got around to sorting.  We escaped the studio for an hour to wander in and around the old Roman ruins of Silchester.  The flint boundary walls are practically all that remains of what was once a Roman stronghold in southen England.  I like the fact that for a few hours that afternoon, the ghosts of the Roman garrison were distracted by a beautiful young woman....,