I've been commissioned by Yorkshire-based arts group Manasamitra many times now, and it's always a pleasure to work with the team there. From dance projects through to performance pieces in stunning venues, they're a photographer's delight! I first worked with them on a dance project - Rudra, performed in York Minster. A mesmerising performance. You can see more pics and read about the project here: I've also worked with the team at a project in Grimsby Minster, where I got t

I was delighted to be commissioned to shoot the dress rehearsal of the RSC's production of 'The Hypocrite' in Hull recently. It was a last-minute commission, and as I hadn't seen rehearsals of the play, I wasn't familiar with the story, or the action that was about to unfold in front of me. I only had one chance to shoot it, though, so it required me to keep one eye on the camera, and the other eye on the action happening on stage - quite a feat! The other challenge I had is

The Mystery Plays have been part of York's history since, well, Adam was a lad, and the 2016 telling of the tales has been the biggest yet. I have had the fortunate role of documenting the process as it unfolds. This has included photographing meetings, rehearsals, royal visits, prop-making, and the performance itself. In addition to this though, a whole creative campaign was produced featuring my portraits of some of the key characters. These intense, low-key shots complemen