Aerial view of 35 vintage Invicta cars arranged in a sweeping curve on the grounds of Wilton House, with a few people admiring the lineup and large cedar trees dotting the expansive lawn.

Automotive

To mark the occasion of Great British car marque Invicta becoming 100 in 2025 a private celebration was held at Wilton House in Salisbury. 35 cars from the very first the last were present with some driving from mainland Europe. The owners were all enthusiastic and engaging from Lord Pembroke to an F1 legend.

House staff were very supportive too, special thanks to the manager for giving me access to the roof for some special shots!

Automotive

Blue BMW E46 M3 convertible parked on street near marina with boats and sailboats docked in the background.

Auction Success Above Reserve

I needed to convey the aspirational nature of this stunning E46 M3 cabriolet so headed to a nearby yacht club.Shot in early spring so the yachts are out of the water making a great back drop. It has a hard top so had shoot it three times showing that, the soft top and, top down plus the usual close-ups and informative shots.

Strong bidding took the car to a successful sale well the over reserve price.

Taking Over the New Forest Park Authority Instagram

Well, sort of. Having had a photograph published in a recent New Forest NPA newsletter they kindly offered me one of four slots this year to do a #NewForestPhotographerTakerover of their instagram feed. This helps showcase local photographer talent and, helps convey key messages the Authority wants to promote. I’m grateful to have been asked and am welcoming new followers and some great comments!

A lone tree in the New Forest stands on a frosty field at sunrise, with the sun shining through its branches.

Sunrise in the New Forest with leafless trees and golden light filtering through, casting long shadows on the ground.

A unique Oak framed garage with one open bay and one closed, log store and tiled roof on a brick base with wooden doors, surrounded by gravel and trees in the background.

Construction

Close-up of an Oak built log store structure with vertical and curved support beams, attached to a brick wall, part of a building's exterior, and a garden with trees in the background.

A unique Oak framed garage with illuminated by exterior lights, located in a backyard during dusk or early evening, with trees and main property behind.

Local builder New Forest Oak Buildings (NFOB) have a great website with a lot of photos showcasing their products. As with many, the photos were good but could be more impactful and convey the quality of craftsmanship with a professional portfolio.

The beautiful natural look and long lasting characteristics of oak make it an ideal building material and, provides plenty of opportunities for a wide range of photographs.

With classic design features and traditional construction techniques delivered by NFOB you have a building that looks great, is well thought out, robust and low maintenance. (I’m lucky enough to have one!)

Oak Frame Buildings Marketing

A blue Mercedes-Benz CLK63 coupe AMG parked on a gravel driveway in front of a red brick farm house with four windows and a chimney, surrounded by greenery.

Automotive

Blue Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG parked on a driveway in front of houses with brick and timber exteriors and sloped roofs.

Portfolio helps sell CLK 63 AMG

A ‘Q Car’ if ever I saw one! This monster in disguise is a pristine example of the this rare car.

It' had been in barn storage for a number of years and enjoyed on special occasions. Having has the car for some time, the owner decided to put the car on the market using a selection from the portfolio.

The right deal was achieved with the portfolio of photographs noted as an important contributing factor to the sale success.

I’m looking forward to seeing and photographing it’s replacement!