Returning to Loughborough Festival Opera is always a highlight of my calendar. This time was even more exciting than usual however, due to getting to know the cast and backstage team, while photographing all the behind the scenes action of the final rehearsal of Ariadne Auf Naxos the day before. It was ...

As an opera photographer I absolutely love going backstage to photograph the nitty gritty bits of a production that no one else gets to see! Wherever possible, I take some time to sneak in a few backstage shots, or head down into the pit with the orchestra. Having worked with ...

I have photographed a lot of operas directed by Richard Studer since I first worked with him about 10 years ago when I was in my early days as an opera photographer. From a photographic perspective, every single one is fun. Each interpretation is unique, lively and full of potential for ...

It was great to be back at West Green House Opera for the fourth consecutive year, photographing all 4 of their operas. This occasion was Madama Butterfly, by Puccini. An opera famous for its tragic story. The simple yet elegant décor, colourful costumes and unique backdrop led to an extremely interesting ...

This is my 8th season shooting all of Longborough Festival Opera’s productions and I absolutely love it! The grounds are like a second home, with a wonderful group of friendly people who put on world-class performances in an opera house that was once a chicken shed! The opera on this ...

I have been photographer at Longborough Opera for a number of season, and love returning every summer, but L’incoronazione di Poppea (Monteverdi) threw up a new challenge that I hadn't experienced before... So what was the challenge? A giant Theorbo placed right in the middle of the stage! And no, I ...

This was my first time at Winslow Hall. I love visiting new opera houses as each place always has their own individual set up. Getting to know the teams at each new place is always fun, and Winslow Hall was as unique as ever. I was there to shoot Un ...