Visit Malton hosts two Food Lovers Festivals every year. The event features a food market, street food, local and visiting retailers, as well as cooking demonstrations by top chefs and bakers.
From York Minster, we followed the York Pride parade all the way to York Knavesmire before capturing photography of the festival-like atmosphere and talented singers, DJs and drag performers.
Our photos received coverage on the BBC News website.
York Proms is a “picnic concert” that takes part in the heart of York. With a backdrop of Yorkshire Museum and the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey, it’s an event not to be missed.
Despite (very) wet weather, the crowds were in good spirit and we were able to capture some lovely photos.
To celebrate the 125th anniversary for Bam Stoker’s book Dracula, Whitby Abbey hosted a world record attempt.
They aimed to beat a decade long record of people dressed as vampires. They beat the record by over 300 with a total of 1,369 people.
JORVIK Viking Centre, a tourist attraction based in York, hosted its annual Viking Festival.
The festival kicked off on Saturday 28th May with a march from York Minster, through Coppergate and on to the Eye of York where a battle was reenacted.
On Sunday 23 January 2022, Samuel L Jackson was filming in Leeds for the upcoming Marvel series for Disney Plus, Secret Invastion. He will reprise his role as Nick Fury for the series.
Client
Local and national media
Service
Press photography
We wanted to capture Samuel L Jackson whilst he was filming, along with many other photographers representing national and local media organisations.
After a short while of no activity and a bit of scouting, we found a location where we could see Samuel L Jackson. Our experience for working quickly at events allowed us to be the first to post a picture of the star on Twitter.
It has been picked up by BBC News, Metro and The Scotsman.
The Potions Cauldron and The Hole in Wand, ran by York business partners Phil Pinder and Ben Fry, have brought a special magic to York with their magical apothecary and wizard themed golf.
The level of magic increased when they brought Chris Rankin, the actor who played Percy Weasley (older brother of Ron Weasley) in the Harry Potter series to spend some time at their two business.
Client
The Potions Cauldron and The Hole In Wand
Service
Press photography | Video
The client wanted a range of photos from both venues that could be used on their social media, as well as in press releases.
We only had one hour with Chris, so we needed to move fast to get all of the shots.
In addition to the photos, they also wanted a short video. We asked our partner, Alex Brown, to come and support us. This video is still in production and will be shared later.
We arrived one hour before Chris was due, so we could visit both venues and see what we were working with.
This allowed us to pre-plan our shots and work faster once Chris has arrived and maximised the amount of work we could deliver.
We were able to deliver all of the photos on the same day to allow the press release to be sent the following day.
As well as video, the client wanted a video from each venue of Chris enjoying the attractions.
They wanted the videos to be short enough to perform well on social media, as well as teasing viewers about the hidden aspects of their attractions.
We partnered up with Alex Brown to create the videos. Alex joined us on the shoot and was able to direct Chris in the short time we had him.
The videos were created with the magical style is expected from the two magical businesses, so they fit right in on their social media and can be used on their website.
York Ghost Merchants is a York-based independent business that has grown exponentially over the last few years. They produce unique handmade ghost figures that are released in their shop and online weekly.
They have a very distinctive brand and we were delighted to work with them and to take on the challenge of maintaining their brand through our photography
Client
York Ghost Merchants
Service
Press photography | Video
Consulting firm PW Does, who were working with York Ghost Merchants, approached us for press photography needed for York Ghost Week 2021.
They wanted to show ghosts that would be available to find around the city. These photos needed to be within the brand style of York Ghost Merchants.
Additionally, York Ghost Week included an exhibition at York Mansion House. They required photography and a short video to camera discussing the exhibition.
To create the dark and moody look for York Ghost Merchant’s style, we had to get a little bit creative with lighting. Their model was only available during the day and they wanted authentic York street style in the shots.
Using an off-camera flash, we were able to bring the light down, whilst still keeping the models and products clear.
For the filming, we set up in a small space in York Mansion House using two cameras and a single light.
The annual Young Traders Market at Shambles Market in York is part of a national competition. Traders in York are invited to the day to compete to make it to the finals.
Client
Shambles Market
Service
Press photography
Make It York needed photos of each entrant of the Young Traders competition, as well as photos of the winner with sponsors and stakeholders.
We were able to send the fully edited photos to Make It York to use the same day in a press release.
The York BID have brightened up an empty shop in York for winter. They have taken over the old Debenhams on Davygate and filled it with scenes from movies including Narnia, Aladdin and The Little Mermaid.
We were asked to photograph the opening night for their press photos, as well as for their website, social media and future publications.
Client: The York BID
Service: Photography
