A beautiful drive up to Dolgellau in North Wales to photograph the first phase of the renovation of this stunning hotel as well as some of the incredible food by head chef Thomas Hine. Now part of the Seren Collection, the hotel will be refurbished throughout in stages.

A few shoots this month photographing some mouthwatering recipes with food stylist Nerys Howel for a recipe book due to be released late in 2023.

An interesting and slightly different food shoot earlier this month, photographing recipes using food items that are often discarded such as carrot tops, potato skins and coffee grounds to promote food sustainability. Surprisingly tasty results! Food styling by Nerys Howel.

Following on from some shoots last year, a shoot last month of more game recipes once again with the talented and very knowledgable food stylist Nerys Howel.

A very enjoyable shoot last month aimed at showcasing Welsh food & drink, once again working with the talented and lovely food stylist Nerys Howel.

Another shoot photographing delicious beef and lamb recipes this month. As with previous shoots, a stripped back style suitable for multiple media formats was used.

More delicious beef and lamb recipes to photograph this month. Following on from previous shoots, a stripped back style suitable for multiple media formats was used.

A couple of trips to beautiful Pembrokeshire this month to photograph the latest refurbishments at The Grove and to produce some bespoke imagery for Fernery restaurant's new website.

Lots more food in the studio this month as I photographed recipes for a new bilingual cookbook due to be released later in the year by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales. 'Cegin Ni/Our Kitchen' is a bilingual cookbook created to get kids in the kitchen and the whole family cooking delicious meals together.

A couple of trips to the Seren Collection restaurants, Fernery and Coast in Pembrokeshire this month to photograph some of the latest creations of chefs Douglas Balish (Fernery) and Fred Clapperton (Coast).

A couple of very enjoyable shoots photographing game recipes with the talented and very knowledgable food stylist Nerys Howel.

A visit on a beautiful summer's day to the Michelin star Beach House restaurant at Oxwich Bay to photograph some of the latest creations by chef Hywel Griffith. Absolutely stunning food.

More delicious beef and lamb recipes to photograph this month. Again following on from previous styling, a stripped back style suitable for multiple media formats was used.

An exciting delivery today as I received some copies of the recipe book I worked on with food stylist Nerys Howel earlier this. The photography for this was interrupted by the first Covid 19 lockdown but was a welcome distraction during some tricky months as we returned to work. The book was designed and produced by Welsh publisher Y Lolfa.

It was great to be back working in the studio with food stylist Nerys Howel on a series of recipes promoting Welsh beef and lamb recipes. Following on from previous photography, a stripped back style suitable for multiple media formats was used.

A combined trip to Coast Saundersfoot and The Grove, Narberth for a full day of photography including some more incredible dishes by Tom Hine at Coast and Douglas Balish at The Grove.

A few of the images from a recent shoot set in Bistrot Pierre’s Altrincham bistrot to photograph new dishes for their upcoming autumn winter menu.

A trip up to Southport this month to photograph for Bistrot Pierre’s summer menu. A key part of the brief was to create a summer vibe within a bistrot location. As always a great time working with the marketing and food development team at Bistrot Pierre.

A visit to the Seren Collection’s two incredible restaurants Beach House and Coast, both in beautiful coastal locations, to photograph some of the latest dishes on the menus of Hywel Griffith and Thomas Hine. Beautiful food created by two lovely guys.

An enjoyable number of days in the studio photographing recipes showcasing Welsh produce and meat for a couple of different clients. Both of the briefs asked for a stripped back look with the use of natural background materials so we had some fun sourcing and creating a number of different backgrounds.

It was great working with food stylist Nerys Howel again on these recipes promoting Welsh beef and lamb with a stripped back style suitable for multiple media formats.

I had a number of enjoyable days in the studio in December working with food stylist Nerys Howel on a number of recipes promoting Welsh produce. There’s a lot of incredible food being produced in Wales and it’s a joy to showcase some of it.

I spent an enjoyable day photographing these amazing cocktails in the studio over the summer for a bar menu. We did stay sober - honest!

In addition to their guest chef evening, I’ve also been at The Grove during the spring season to cover the extensive gardens in their spring glory and also the new food menu developed by executive chef Allister Barsby. It’s no wonder The Grove was voted Welsh Hotel of the Year by the Good Hotel Guide for 2016.

I had a great day/evening at The Grove in March photographing their latest Guest Chef Evening with the renowned Michael Wignall and his team from Gidleigh Park. Truly incredible food was enjoyed by a full dining room of guests who seemed to be having a great time!

I’ve photographed a few more of Bistrot Pierre’s latest restaurants as they continue to expand their successful business into new areas throughout the UK and also been involved in photographing their new spring/summer menu. It’s also been pleasure to sample some of their delicious menu at the shoots!!