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05/08/2026

The Guiding Lights Trail (Lighthouses 11-20)

Despite a bit of overcast weather it turned out to be a brilliant route. The soft light really brought out the rich colours and details of these sculptures along the Barbican and Mount Batten peninsula. Reaching the halfway mark of the trail feels like a huge milestone!

Here are the details for this second batch:

Lighthouse #11: 'Playful Puffins' by Jordan Lauder

Lighthouse #12: 'The Sound' by Henry Sells

Lighthouse #13: 'Walkies' by Pip Cook

Lighthouse #14: In Memory 'Supernova' by St Luke's Staff and Volunteers

Lighthouse #15: 'Mega Murals' by Mrs Murals

Lighthouse #16: 'Gumball' by David Graham

Lighthouse #17: 'Sending So Much Love' by Emma Everitt

Lighthouse #18: 'Mildred's Mammoth Day Out' by Steve Evans

Lighthouse #19: 'Lighthaus' by Tim Sutcliffe

Lighthouse #20: 'Light of Plymouth' by Rachel and Philippa Corcutt

Take a look through the photos below. Which design from this stretch is your favourite?

Disclaimer: All artwork and designs belong to the respective artists and St Luke's Hospice. The photos included are taken publicly as part of the community trail. All imagery is watermarked and copyrighted to Focus Photography.

17/07/2026

The Guiding Lights Trail (Lighthouses 1-10) 📷

The lighthouse trail is officially underway! Here is the first set of photos featuring Lighthouses 1 through 10.

It’s fantastic to see so much vibrant local art scattered across Plymouth, from the City Centre to Royal William Yard. Each lighthouse has its own unique story and design, and the artists have done an incredible job bringing them to life.

Here are the details for this first batch:

Lighthouse #1: 'Sanctuary' by Alice Nimmo

Lighthouse #2: 'Navigate' by Jennifer Allen

Lighthouse #3: 'Delightful Plymouth' by Hannah Jayne-Lewin

Lighthouse #4: 'Greenhouse' by Charlotte Pepper

Lighthouse #5: 'Lighthouse Camera Action' by Hannah Jayne-Lewin

Lighthouse #6: 'Devon Delights' by Dafyd Roberts

Lighthouse #7: 'Whale Watcher' by Andrea Brown

Lighthouse #8: 'Otto' by Lynsey and Kieron Reilly

Lighthouse #9: 'Green and Pleasant Land' by Jess Molyneux

Lighthouse #10: 'Sound of the Kraken' by Dave Smith

Take a look through the photos below. Which of these designs stands out the most to you? 👇

⚠️ Disclaimer: All artwork and designs belong to the respective artists and St Luke's Hospice. The photos included are taken publicly as part of the community trail. All imagery is watermarked and copyrighted to Focus Photography.

12/07/2026

Spotting the Guiding Lights! 🗼✨

Hey everyone! After a short break to recharge the batteries, Focus Photography is back with a brand new solo project for the summer.

Over the next few weeks, I’m taking on the St Luke’s Guiding Lights public art trail! There are 40 incredible 2.4-meter lighthouses scattered across Plymouth, and I’ve broken the trail down into 4 solo photo walks to capture every single one of them in numerical order.

Just to be 100% clear: Focus Photography is an entirely non-commercial, independent project. I am not earning any money from these photos, nor am I affiliated with the event. I’m doing this purely to celebrate our brilliant city, showcase the incredible local artists involved, and support the amazing work done by St Luke's.

I’ve already got my physical trail map (and dropped in a donation to the charity to grab it!), so Walk 1 kicks off next week with Lighthouses 1 to 10.

Keep an eye on the page to track the journey and see Plymouth’s newest monuments through my lens!

01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month from Focus Photography! 🏳️‍🌈

As we head into June, we want to wish a brilliant, safe, and vibrant Pride month to our incredible LGBTQ+ community here in Plymouth and beyond.

At Focus Photography, our message is simple. We FOCUS on everyone.

Photography and filmmaking have always been about capturing real stories, celebrating diversity, and ensuring everyone has a voice. This month and every month is about love, acceptance, and the freedom to be exactly who you are.

To everyone celebrating or marching. Have an amazing month!

25/05/2026

Brilliant sunny afternoon down at the Barbican and the Hoe today catching some fresh portraits for Joe. Plymouth was absolutely showing off for us, and the shots came out incredibly crisp! Massive shoutout to Joe for absolutely smashing it behind the lens.

Exciting news: Joe is officially locked in and joining us for the Focus Photo Walk in June! 🚀

Want to learn how to capture shots like these, meet other local creatives, and get out in the sunshine? Drop the page a message to secure your free spot on the walk.

Swipe through to check out today's results! 👇

16/05/2026

The Creative Soul of the Barbican.
Robert Lenkiewicz (1941-2002)

Here is a closer look at the remnants of Robert Lenkiewicz’s iconic Elizabethan mural. Painted in the 1970s, this massive 3,000 square foot piece didn't just depict history Lenkiewicz used the faces of real Plymouth locals, eccentrics, and street dwellers to bring it to life.

Decades later, even as the paint fades, it stands as a powerful reminder of the raw creativity and bohemian spirit he brought to the city.

13/05/2026

11/05/2026

Here is more shots around the city we took yesterday, Enjoy :)