Birch and All Events - Looking for a Wedding DJ then take a look at Birch All Events County Brides North West Wedding Awards Finalist 2024. Ali has been providing entertainment since 2008 combining a mixture of the music you love to fill the dance floor on your special day. For more information take a look at the website here.

5* Willow Cottage, Lowick, Northumberland - Fancy a stay in the beautiful county of Northumberland then I can highly recommend Willow Cottage which is a beautiful 5 Star cottage in the lovely village of Lowick. The cottage is close to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the stunning Northumberland coast, Berwick upon Tweed and the Northumberland National Park. The cottage accommodates 2 adults and is furnished to an exceptionally high standard feeling like a home from home and the wonderful hosts Jane and Darren make you feel so welcome. Myself and my partner stay at Willow Cottage when we are photographing in Northumberland and would not consider staying anywhere else. For more information take a look at their website here.

Jane Harbottle Wildlife Artist - Jane is a talented and superb wildlife artist who works from her art studio in the garden of Willow Cottage in Lowick, Northumberland. She is inspired by the the stunning countryside of North Northumberland and the unspoilt coastline near Holy Island and Berwick-upon Tweed.  Jane will happily discuss commissions and welcomes visitors to her studio to see her work. For more information take a look at her website here.

Neil Neville Photography Hide Plate and Accessories - This hide plate which I use instead of my tripod is an alternative method of supporting even the heaviest of camera and lens combinations when in a photographic hide. For further information and the purchase take a look at Neil Neville Photography website here.

Lowthwaite B&B, Matterdale, Penrith, Cumbria - If you are looking for peace and quiet in a B&B in Cumbria then I can highly recommend Lowthwaite B&B which is situated in the peaceful valley of Matterdale, only four miles from Ullswater with views of Helvellyn and Blencathra. Jim and Tine are the lovely hosts of Lowthwaite B&B and make you feel welcome and at home in what is described as a haven of peace and tranquillity. The four rooms on offer are to a very high standard and are named after the views from each. Breakfasts are freshly made to order with homemade bread and preserves and packed lunches can also be ordered the night before. Myself and my partner stay with Jim and Tine when photographing in the North Lakes. For more information take a look at their website here.

Apple Tree Corner Apartment and Little Orchard Apartment, Yate, Gloucestershire - Looking for a lovely self-catering apartment in Gloucestershire with Bristol 11 miles away and Bath 15 miles away. The Cotswolds is 57 miles away and Forest of Dean can be reached in 54 minutes by car. These are amazing self-catering apartments and furnished to a high standard. Sue and Andrew are the perfect hosts and myself and partner stay here when visiting Cardiff, the Cotswolds and the Royal International Air Tattoo and we highly recommend it. For more information take a look at Booking.com for Apple Tree Corner and Little Orchard.

Marie Rhodes Therapies - Ann Marie Rhodes is a Qualified MBACP Accred Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Advanced CBT, EMDR, DBT and Master Practitioner of NLP Practitioner of EFT, Theraplay Skills. Ann Marie has extensive experience of working with adults, couples, children and families in a range of settings, from a GPs practice, social care, schools, youth offending and private practice. As a qualified Accredited MBACP Counsellor/and EMDR.CBT and DBT practitioner she can help you work through your troubles by offering the time and space for you to explore them. She works in an integrative way which means she can tailor sessions to meet the needs of the person she works with. Ann Marie comes highly recommended. For more information take a look at her website here.

Congleton Osteopathic Practice - Anne Wilde, BSc(Hons) Osteopathy, MSSCO is a structural osteopath, she has continued study in paediatric and cranial sacral osteopathy with the Sutherland Cranial College and bio dynamics. Anne is also qualified in Western acupuncture which she uses alongside Osteopathic treatment. I have visited Anne at the Practice on a number of occasions and can highly recommend her and the Practice. For more information take a look at the website here.

Achaneich Self-Catering in the Scottish Highlands - Looking for self-catering in the Scottish Highlands, close to Fort William and Ben Nevis then Achaneich Self-Catering cottages are an ideal base for hill walking or just relaxing. Stable Cottage and The Chalet are located near the village of Spean Bridge. Both properties are set amidst some spectacular scenery in the Highlands of Scotland and enjoy a peaceful and secluded location above the River Spean. Myself and my partner stayed here recently whilst photographing in the Scottish Highlands. For more information take a look at their website here.

Glencoe Photography, Ballachulish Scotland - Glencoe Photography is run by local photographers Karl Griffin and Dave Cuthbertson who share their passion for capturing the views of Scotland. They other 1to1 or 1to2 tuition which is tailored to your needs and caters for a whole range of skills. For more information take a look at their website here. Also follow Karl on You Tube at Glencoe Photography - You Tube.

Ballachulish Visitor Centre, Scotland - The Ballachulish Visitor Centre is an independent tourist information centre located in the beautiful village of Ballachulish, one mile from Glencoe Village in the Scottish Highlands. There is a selection of gifts, toys and beautiful crafts stocked within their gift shop along with images from Glencoe Photography to purchase. Need a coffee, cake, breakfast or a hearty lunch then try the Quarry Cafe housed within the centre. They offer a wide choice for everybody with a vegan menu as well and we can highly recommend the cakes and the full Scottish breakfast. For more information take a look at their website and Quarry Cafe menu here.

IR-Photo Tours - Ian Robinson at IR-Photo-Tours is a photography based You Tube Channel. His channel aims to help other budding photographers with locations and settings. Ian’s channel takes you on a photographic journey along with honest opinion on photography gear. For more information take a look at Ian’s You Tube Channel IR-Photo Tours here.

Johnsons Printers, Nantwich, Cheshire - Johnsons is believed to be one of the oldest printers in the UK providing digital printing, litho printing and wide format print. Johnsons came highly recommended to me when I was looking for an excellent service to print some calendars. Their expertise and customer service is second to none and the end product is superb, arriving well packaged and delivered by courier service. For more information take a look at their website here.

Yorkshire Photography Hides, West Yorkshire - Yorkshire Photography Hides is operated by local wildlife photographer Mick Batley. His hides are set in 170 acres of private land in the heart of West Yorkshire and offer the photographer the perfect opportunity to get closer to nature than you may have thought possible and capture moments many never see. For further information take a look at their website here.

Sensor Clean Manchester - Looking for sensor cleaning, lens calibration, mirrorless camera service plus many other services then look no further than Sensor Clean Manchester. They provide an extensive range of equipment support services to all users of digital and analogue cameras, whether you are a student, amateur or professional photographer. I have all my equipment serviced by them and highly recommend them. For further information take a closer look at their website here.

Penrhyddion Pella Holiday Cottages, Capel Garmon, Llanwrst, Conwy - Looking for self-catering situated in the Snowdonia National Park, close to Betws-y-Coed and the peaks of the Snowdon range then Penrhyddion Pella Holiday cottages are an ideal base for hill walking, riverside walks, exploring the coast and castles or just relaxing. These three self-catering cottages have been created from a converted traditional 18th Century barn on a 5 acre small holding with views of the Penmachno Valley, Gwydyr Forest and the Snowdon range. Myself and my partner stayed here recently whilst photographing in Snowdonia and can highly recommend them along with the owners hospitality. For more information take a look at their website here.

Highbury, Spittal, Near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire - Looking for a lovely self-catering cottage in Pembrokeshire well look no further than Highbury, a converted former cart house adjacent to the owners non-working farmyard and their property. Here you are less than 25 miles from the tiny city of St Davids with its striking cathedral or you can head out for the day and catch a boat to the lovely island of Skomer to witness incredible wildlife including Atlantic Puffins and Manx Shearwaters or just relax and take in all that is wonderful of the amazing Pembrokeshire coastline. This is an amazing self-catering cottage which has been furnished to an exceptionally high standard. Gwenda is the perfect host and myself and partner stay here when visiting Pembrokeshire and we can highly recommend it. For more information take a look at Sykes Cottages Highbury, Spittal, Ambleston.

Gigrin Farm, Red Kite Feeding Centre, Rhayader, Mid Wales - Gigrin Farm is famous for its Red Kite feeding centre where hundreds of Red Kites are fed on a daily basis throughout the year. The Centre is set in beautiful countryside with the Elan Valley on its doorstep. Gigrin Farm offers general hides where you can watch the spectacular feed or if you are a photographer then they specialise in purpose built photographic hides, some of these are tower hides with two others being low level ones. I have been visiting Gigrin for many years to photograph these magnificent birds some of which can be seen in my Portfolio on this site. I would highly recommend Gigrin to any photographer or to any visitor who is in the Mid Wales area as an excellent place to visit. For more information regarding prices, opening times, facilities and booking take a look at their website Gigrin Farm.

Billy Shiel's Boat Trips, Harbour, Seahouses, Northumberland - Billy Shiel’s boat trips have been operating since 1918. A number of different trips run from the harbour at Seahouses throughout the year which include trips to see the grey seals, Holy Island/Lindisfarne, sunset cruises and landing trips to Inner Farne to see the puffins being best between May and the end of July. I have been using Billy Shiel’s Boat Trips for many years now and I would highly recommend them if you are visiting Northumberland. For more information regarding prices, sailings and trips available take a look at their website Billy Shiel’s Boat Trips.

Pembrokeshire Islands Boat Trips, Martins Haven, Marloes, Haverfordwest, Wales - Pembrokeshire Islands Boat Trips have been operating for over 40 years and are the only company allowed to land on Skomer Island. They offer a number of ways to see the islands, whether you want to land and explore for yourself, take a gentle cruise through the idyllic surrounding waters, or opt for a high-speed adventure on one of their Sea Safaris. Skomer Island landings operate between the end of March to the end of September and online booking is recommended. I would highly recommend them if visiting the area. For more information regarding prices, sailings and trips available take a look at their website Pembrokeshire Islands Boat Trips.