Food. People. Places.
And other stories.
Fire. Water. Air. Earth. For centuries, four elements were said to shape the world around us. But when it comes to food and hospitality, we think there's another — the people, passion and love that bring everything together.
Welcome to The Fifth Element journal, adventures of a hospitality photographer!
Two hotels.
One Belfast story.
A five day photography commission across ibis Belfast City Centre and Queen’s Quarter, capturing the rooms, food, people and public spaces that shape the guest experience.
From the Journal
Stories, old
and new.
A collection of stories from behind the camera and beyond — from recent commissions and hospitality projects to food, people, places and favourites from the archive.
Some are about the work, some about the people and places behind it, and some simply about things that caught my eye or inspired me to pick up a camera.
Celebrate National Pizza Month!
October is National Pizza Month! A whole month dedicated to the world’s most universally loved food…
More than just what's on the menu
The Folly Wine Bar
Food, drink and hospitality photography for The Folly Wine Bar in Petersfield, capturing the dishes, people and atmosphere at the heart of this independent venue.
National Bacon Butty Day
Few things match the humble bacon butty, and on 23rd September each year, we celebrate this beaut…
National Blackberry Day
Found in hedgerows across the nation, the humble blackberry remains a symbol of British summer…
Asking For Seconds
On 4th September, Eat an Extra Dessert Day is here, and it is a celebration of pudding in all its glorious forms…
Afternoon Tea Week
Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week (11–17 August)
A nod to the timeless British ritual of tea, treats and togetherness. Discover its history, charm and why now’s the perfect time to indulge.
British Summer Berries
British Summer Berries (and Cherries!)
Celebrate organic British berries with a visual story of raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries (and cherries too!). Explore the emotion and flavour of pick-your-own traditions and seasonal food photography.
Organic English Heritage Tomatoes
The Taste of English Summer
English heritage tomatoes are the kind of ingredient that makes you slow down. No two are alike. They’re beautifully imperfect, full of flavour and rich in visual texture
Beautiful Chaos of Eton Mess
Eton Mess: A Delicious Disaster
Whether you’re a patisserie owner, a chef or just someone who loves celebrating seasonal food, Eton Mess is a reminder that sometimes, the most memorable things are the ones that aren't perfect at all.
Magic of Macarons
There’s something about a macaron
Perfectly round. Feather-light. Crisp on the outside, soft and chewy inside…the little treat that’s always camera-ready
Rise of AI Imagery
…vs Genuine Food Photography
There can be no substitute
Despite the rise of AI-generated imagery, nothing compares to the authenticity, atmosphere and tactile appeal of professional stills photography
It started with a quick turn off the road
The Wheatsheaf Inn
A chance encounter with a country pub under refurbishment became a lasting creative relationship, from photographing its new interiors to capturing the food and character of The Wheatsheaf Inn.