shooting squid and fishy delights in the food photographer's studio

Several shots from a recent food photography shoot in the studio. Shellfish and seafood I could shoot all day, so spending a few hours surrounded by squid has to be a fun job for any food photographer. Q. Did you eat the spoils?  - No, by the time it had been moved and manhandled several times, it lost it's appeal, maybe next trip to Greece I might rekindle my appetite for squid. All photos Guy Harrop.

Winter back on Exmoor as temperatures stay below zero

 Icicles cling to a tree.

 4x4 vehicles make their way across Exmoor near Simonsbath.

PIC BY GUY HARROP 27/03/13. Exmoor has a dusting of snow overnight as freezing conditions still grip the UK. Exmoor ponies and their new born foals huddle for warmth near Dunkery Beacon, Somerset

Devon PR photographer Guy Harrop shoots apprenticeship campaign

One of the images used in a  recent campaign for apprenticeships in North Devon. Photo Guy Harrop

Shooting travel stock photos and enjoying the island life in Barbados

     Friday night fish fry, Barbados

 A distillery worker moving rum barrels at the Mount Gay rum distillery, Barbados

 A colourful Fisherman's pub restaurant, Barbados

A veg seller in Speightstown, Barbados

Colourful street shops painted in Bridgetown, Barbados

A waiter holding cocktails near Holetown, Barbados

Shooting travel stock has to be a must for any professional photographer and with a bit of research can be very rewarding. Westcountry PR photographer Guy Harrop was recently in Barbados catching up with the locals enjoying the rum and island life. One of the biggest problems is often what to take and as we all know lots of kit sometimes can be hassle at the airport with weight and size restrictions. Guy often travels abroad both for work and pleasure so a mixture of both certainly ticks lots of boxes.............and the rum tastes damn good!!

Food photography keeps taste buds alive in the studio

                            Westcountry food produce - All food images by food and drink photographer Guy Harrop

Bajan smiles and fresh fish in Barbados

A flying fish - official national fish of Barbados

Fresh dolphin (mahi-mahi) in Bridgetown fish market in Barbados

Barbados is filled with beautiful surprises and experiences, both in the ocean and on land. Photographer Guy Harrop was there recently, spending time with the locals in one of the busiest markets on the island in the capital city Bridgetown on the south west coast.

"Travelling in Barbados, and catching the brightly coloured reggae bus to the capital is an experience. It costs $2 Barbados dollars flat fee, crammed in standing or sat listening to the local soca reggae blaring loudly out the speakers - it was 6.30am and the driver was in a hurry. Time is money and the bus drivers on the morning routes across the island certainly don't hang around. You flag a yellow bus down, a conductor hastily beckons you on, you hop on, find a seat if you can and a conductor then comes round calculating fares giving change from his back pocket. Morning island life is fun and fast.

Bridgetown bus station is bustling, traders everywhere line the streets, fish cakes cooking in makeshift fat fryers, colourful fruits you have never seen, and an array of chillies to spice up the hottest appetite. Welcome to the capital where smiling people push supermarket trollies full of giant mahi-mahi, tuna, flying fish, shark,  kingfish - this is the hub they call Bridgetown fish market.

The first thing that struck me was the lack of smell and when the boats are literally 10ft away, fish does not get fresher than this. People queue up next to giant containers, rummaging through the ice to find the best cuts of fish, loading supermarket trolleys off to be weighed before loading up their vans/cars to then sell on to restaurants or smaller markets. Fishmongers skinned and filleted the larger fish with machetes, while the smaller flying fish were gutted and stacked in bowls for sale. On the dockside a man lectured the fishermen on the righteousness of God as they hosed off their boats. Bajan smiles everywhere, happy in their jobs."

delicious cakes keep devon food photographer happy in the studio

Westcountry PR photographer Guy Harrop loves nothing better than shooting food all day in the studio. So when a client recently asked him to produce and stylise a set of various muffin shots he had his hands full in the kitchen (camera in one hand and icing sugar and strawberries in the other) - beautiful. 

Devon PR photographer having fun with glass balloon lights in the studio

Several photos from a previous set taken in the studio with some fabulous glass balloons and a model

from a bespoke glass designer. All photos Guy Harrop

Devon and Cornwall food photographer enjoying fresh fish, cooking and local markets.

A couple of photos from a recent studio food photoshoot of fish. In the Westcountry we are lucky to be completely surrounded by saltwater which means the freshest and most beautiful fish are literally on our doorstep. International award winning food photographer Guy has a passion for fish, both as a subject for clients and an ongoing personal project travelling across continents photographing fishermen, their catches and fish markets. Also it tastes damn good, recently Guy was in Barbados learning some Caribbean fish cooking skills - marinading and frying fish in hot spices, herbs and fruit juices. 

Buying local keeps the fresh meat traceable in the Westcountry

Shapland and Searle butchers, South Molton , Devon. Westcountry family butcher John Searle outside his traditional butcher's shop in South Molton. Photos from a recent commission of meat producers in the Westcountry by food photographer Guy Harrop.