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I've been photographing properties for estate agents for more than a year now and have had the fortune of creating images of some special homes. Some rooms are more special than others though. And this bathroom floats my boat...

I was asked to photograph a property for the first time last year. It was a flat in Monks Manor in Okewood Hill. Since then, I have developed this side of my work as I absolutely love going around people's houses, looking at different architecture and interior design.

Therefore I'm chuffed to bits to be working for the new, innovative, upmarket estate agent house., who pride themselves on being different.

Working for someone who appreciates creative property photography and positively encourages it within this sector is just a dream.

Here's a link to one of their properties

I'm having a bit of spell of being inspired by the spring flowers in my garden. Both the bluebells and snowdrops have been glorious this year.

This is without a doubt my favourite image from my shoot for Bode Interiors. I love the simplicity, the colours and patterns.

Click here to view the gallery with more images from the shoot.

There is nothing as special as having your work recognised by your peers. Last night was the final competition of the Capel Camera Club season with the Print of the Year competition.

All four of my colour prints earned recognition. My cat portrait won the large colour print, a portrait of endurance rider Katie Bedwin and Layla took second in the small colour print, Red running along the beach earned a honorary mention as did a landscape I took at Bourton-on-the-Water.

However, it is my mono print winner that is my favourite image of the whole year. It won portrait of the year a few weeks ago and last night it was up against some incredible nature images.

The judge explained my image entitled Motherhood had the edge because it was so full of emotion. The picture has so much meaning to me as it takes me back to the early days with my eldest, who is now 17. I can so relate to it on so many different levels.

Had a petrol-head moment today while waiting for the other half to have his driving experience. Composition is all about creating beautiful lines/curves and the Lotus Elite has plenty of those...

I was compelled to photograph one of my Mother's Day flowers; I so adore tulips.

This gorgeous cat is called Lacey. She's a Tortie Blue Pointed Ragdoll. Amazing how all good-looking animals always seem to know they are beautiful.

Apart from portraits (people, horses or dogs), my other passion is interior design. Last week the owner of The Coach House Surrey called me to say he was ready for his next shoot as he's been expanding the showroom.

It was such fun creating the images for this fabulous shop in Gomshall, which now features garden ornaments including fire pits and other fabulous gifts.

You can view more of the images from the shoot in my Commercial gallery. I love the wine rack below...

...I would be wishing for less sunshine the day after Storm Doris! Only from a photographic perspective of course.

This shoot was postponed from last year due to rider injury, so it was great for us to be able to go ahead with it before the start of the endurance season.

This is one of my favourites of Katie Bedwin and her stunning Arab mare Layla, who is training hard towards her first 100km race of the year.

I do find creating actor head shots one of the most enjoyable genres of photography. Changing clothes, hair, backgrounds and expressions make for completely different looks.

Please do get in touch if you would like a similar set of images as in Louise Newman's video.

Student discounts available.

The sights of London never cease to amaze me. I snapped this image on my iPhone last Friday in one of the most exclusive parts of London, a couple of minutes from Harrods. British eccentricity at its best...

Playing with studio lighting...

How things change from one day to the next...and then it's all gone again...

I would like to wish all my clients and followers a Happy New Year. It has been great reflecting on 2016 and thank you for all your support. Every like and comment means a lot. I look forward to creating many more special memories in 2017.

Here is my favourite one from a memorable Christmas spent at Penny Bigwood's Pendragon House in Bude, Cornwall. What a dream location!

My last shoot of the year and what a wonderful one to finish on. This little chap is without a doubt the happiest baby I've ever come across. I smiled all through the editing process.

Here's a little sneak peek from the photo shoot with the lovely Althorp family. It was such fun capturing you all.

I'm so excited to share with you that some of my fine art photography is now for sale through a brand new venture called Art 4 Everyone.

Have a look at art4e1.com to see some of my work as well as work by lots of other interesting artists.

The artwork is available in a huge range of different formats from framed prints and canvases to cushions and towels. Grab a cuppa and browse through the online catalogue for some unique Christmas gift ideas.

My favourite weather for photography...