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This page is for me to share photos taken on the adventures I have had & ones I have yet to have.

Hi, I’m an amateur photographer with a lifelong passion for capturing moments through the lens. For as long as I can remember, photography has been my way of telling stories, celebrating people, and preserving memories that words alone can’t describe. While I enjoy photographing a wide range of subjects, one of my greatest inspirations is the RNLI. I have huge admiration for the courage and dedication of its crews, and I’d love to play a bigger part in supporting their lifesaving work. Through my photography, I try to raise awareness of the RNLI’s mission and celebrate the people who give so much to protect others. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to gain accreditation to photograph some truly historic events, including Trooping the Colour for The King’s Official Birthday and The Hogmanay Celebrations in Edinburgh. I’ve also photographed events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and State Funeral in 2022, as well as The King’s Coronation the following year. Each of these occasions has been an incredible honour to capture through my lens. Alongside these national moments, I also enjoy photographing local events that celebrate the spirit and creativity of my home city. From the excitement of the Bulwell Arts Festival Boat Race to the tradition of Goose Fair and the vibrant spectacle of Light Night, these occasions are a joy to capture and reflect the energy of the community in Nottingham.

01/11/2026

Until Next Season…

The RNLI flags are lowered, another season is through,
The beaches fall silent beneath skies of autumn blue.
The wind carries echoes of a voice once heard before,
“This is a safety message from the lifeguards” across the shore.

The radios are silent, the rescue boat stored away,
The lifeguards have departed, until another day.
The huts stand empty, the sands are theirs no more,
But memories of another season remain along the shore.

Until the flags are flying and the radios sound once more,
Until the familiar red and yellow return to patrol the shore.
For now, the beaches rest beneath the setting sun,
Thank you to our lifeguards, each and every one. ❤️💛

RNLI25Years

30/10/2026

Well, today was my last day on the beach for 2026 capturing the work of the RNLI Lifeguards Perranporth SC 📸❤️💛

I can’t believe how fast this year has gone! It’s been a privilege to spend time alongside the team, capturing the care, skill and teamwork that goes into keeping people safe on the beach.

A huge thank you to everyone who has once again made me feel so welcome. I’ve loved being part of the team, with so many brilliant memories and plenty of photographs to look back on.

Can’t wait to do it all again in 2027!

26/10/2026

Photos of the RNLI Perranporth lifeguards during Storms Austen and Boelo. Strong winds, rough seas and blowing sea foam have made for a challenging few days, with the team continuing their patrols through both storms. ❤️💛

16/10/2026

A few of my favourite photographs from this year, taken during my time volunteering alongside the Perranporth RNLI Lifeguards. 📸🌊

It’s been a fantastic experience documenting the incredible work these lifeguards do during the RNLI’s 25th year of lifeguarding.

With just a few weeks of the season remaining, the lifeguards will continue keeping Perranporth, Porthtowan and Chapel Porth beaches safe throughout the October half term.

10/10/2026

Out in the surf with our lifeguards at Porthtowan 🌊

Catching waves, pushing through the white water and putting the rescue boards through their paces.

📸 Porthtowan, Cornwall

04/10/2026

A strong set from Porthtowan, with RNLI lifeguards working their rescue boards through some lively surf and testing themselves in the breaking waves.

Plenty of power in the sea, plenty of control from the team. 🌊

29/09/2026

These photos show several different sides of RNLI lifeguarding in Cornwall — from keeping watch along the shoreline and communicating in the water, to heading through the surf on a rescue board and working together with the IRB.

27/09/2026

Absolutely delighted to have won the RNLI Perranporth SC Volunteer of the Year Award tonight at their end-of-main-season awards ceremony!

It’s no secret how passionate I am about the RNLI and the lifeguards — I think the amount of photos I share with you all probably gives that away!

I’ve loved every minute of being more involved with the team this season, getting to know everyone and documenting the incredible work they do, so to receive this award really does mean a lot to me. 😁

24/09/2026

A few moments with the RNLI lifeguards at Perranporth. 🌊🛟

BlackAndWhitePhotography

21/09/2026

RNLI lifeguards from RNLI Lifeguards Perranporth SC working in one of the most unpredictable environments. 🌊

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