PEOPLE
LOCAL PEOPLE. INTERESTING STORIES
Every project starts with a person, an idea, and the determination to see it through.
From bakers to makers, growers and small business owners, these are the people whose passion, creativity and hard work make our communities more interesting.
PATTINGHAM VINEYARD
GROWING WINE, COMMUNITY AND SOMETHING A LITTLE UNEXPECTED
A vineyard in South Staffordshire might seem unexpected, but that's part of what makes Pattingham Vineyard such a fascinating story.
Built through hard work, patience and a belief in what was possible, the vineyard has become a thriving local business producing award-winning wines just a few miles from home. I was fortunate enough to join the team during harvest, photographing volunteers as they picked the season's grapes, a bucket-list shoot that combined community, craftsmanship and the changing rhythm of the seasons.
These images celebrate not just the vineyard itself, but the people whose passion and perseverance brought it to life.
THE LAUNDRY RETREAT
CREATING A PLACE PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO LEAVE
Jenny and Tom have created something rather special in the Clwydian Range.
Just thirty minutes from my mum's house, The Laundry Retreat somehow feels a world away. I've stayed there many times over the years and each visit reminds me that the best hospitality isn't about luxury, it's about how a place makes you feel.
Through their warmth, care and genuine love for what they do, Jenny and Tom have created a retreat where guests can slow down, switch off and feel completely at home. These photographs are as much about them as they are about the beautiful surroundings they call home.
NICHE PATISSERIE
CRAFTSMANSHIP, CREATIVITY AND A PASSION FOR PATISSERIE
Some people find their niche. Adam built his.
From delicate pastries and celebration cakes to ambitious seasonal creations, Niche Patisserie is the result of years spent refining a craft and a determination to do things properly. These photographs capture both the artistry of the finished work and the passion behind the business itself.
