Author Archives: EOSSnapper

Durham City Baths

Posted on August 20, 2008 by EOSSnapper

Last month I had the privilege of photographing the old 1930s Durham City Baths just prior to their closure in July 2008. They have been replaced by a swish new pool and leisure complex called Freemans Quay which I hope … Continue reading →

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Valves, Bells and Whistles

Posted on August 15, 2008 by EOSSnapper

I recently completed a commision for a German Engineering company who asked me to shoot some images of a valve assembly before it shipped out to their customer. Problem was that the assemblage was about the size of a mini … Continue reading →

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55° North

Posted on August 15, 2008 by EOSSnapper

Yet another personal project … I’ve been working in a series of urban/hard landscape photographs. They started off loosely based within about 100 yards of the 55 degrees north roundabout in Newcastle Upon Tyne but I’ve extended the remit to … Continue reading →

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Ripon Races

Posted on August 15, 2008 by EOSSnapper

I recently visited Ripon Races with my friend Anne with the intention of doing a little recreational photography. Well it proved to be more difficult than I anticipated especially in the overcast conditions. I had hoped to get more people … Continue reading →

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Accepted for Cravens Art Prize / The People Show

Posted on August 14, 2008 by EOSSnapper

I’m pleased to say that the above image of mine has been accepted into the 2008 People Show (formerly known as the Cravens Art Prize). The exhibition is open to painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers, film and ceramic artists who live … Continue reading →

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Bookshop goes online

Posted on June 6, 2008 by EOSSnapper

I’ve decided to take an opportunity to share some thoughts on what photography books I like and/or have found useful by adding a book shop to my blog website. Hopefully you will something useful and inspirational here too and if … Continue reading →

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The Roma Journeys

Posted on June 5, 2008 by EOSSnapper

Photo Copyright Joakim Eskildsen I visited Joakim Eskilden’s exhibition, “The Roma Journeys” on Friday at the Side Gallery in Newcastle. Between 2000 and 2006 Joakim Eskildsen travelled in seven different countries photographing the life of the Roma and the conditions … Continue reading →

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Middleton Mart

Posted on May 13, 2008 by EOSSnapper

At my recent GLEAM showcase one photograph seemed to be universally popular. I called it “In the Cheap Seats”. Its a group of interesting old characters sitting at the back row of the Middelton in Teesdale cattle market. Brenda Burrell … Continue reading →

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Bollywood Chat Photoshoot

Posted on May 12, 2008 by EOSSnapper

I had the pleasure of working with Ali Zaidi while on the GLEAM Programme. Ali is an internet entrepreneur from Middlesborough with fingers in many pies. One of his successful creations is Bollywood Chat. Having realised that he didn’t have … Continue reading →

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GLEAM Showcase – 1st May, 2008

Posted on May 12, 2008 by EOSSnapper

Firstly, I have to apologise, its been a bit quiet on the old blog for a while now. I’ve been pretty busy with one thing and another namely organising an exhibition of my work for the GLEAM Showcase 2008. I … Continue reading →

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