Flying into the lens from a recent shoot in the studio

 Image from a recent set of images taken in studio celebrating movement. All photos Guy Harrop

Westcountry photographer wins a runner up prize in world's first ever International Food photographer competition.

Freelance North Devon photographer Guy Harrop is celebrating his success in the first ever international food photography competition the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2012. The competition attracted more than 3,000 images worldwide with entrants from over 60 countries, with the awards ceremony held at the Mall Galleries, London. 

 Guy, a photographer working in the westcountry for over 20 years, had two photographs shortlisted in the finals, with his cheese photograph winning a 2nd place prize in the ‘Food and its Place’ category.  Said Guy,“ Winning a 2nd prize in the world’s first ever international food photographer competition is very exciting news for me. Food photography is one of my passions and I am delighted to be recognised at this level. My two shortlisted images were both shot in Devon; one of a Clovelly fisherman pulling in his catch at dawn and the other of a cheesemaker holding a cheese round near Exeter.  I am very lucky to have such a fantastic range of produce and local food on my doorstep.”

Guy works for national and regional food companies, producers and food magazines.  Guy can be contacted at www.guyharrop.com or on 01271 850317

                   

Theatrical images help weave a story of intrigue at the theatre

Backward Glance

A celebrity writer has died. Her husband can't say where he was. A journalist hunts for a story, an investigator is determined to prove foul play and a mourning mother looks for someone to blame. Multi Story Theatre use words, sound, physical imagery and projection to weave their story.Studio@QT, Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple
Tuesday 1 May - 8pm - Adults £10; Student/Young Person/Jobseeker £6; Members/Supporters £8Click here for more info and to book tickets

Photo by International award winning photographer Guy Harrop

National longboard surf championship at Woolacombe beach, Devon - photo essay

Photo essay 21/04/12 : Surf competitors and action from the 2012 British Longboard Championships held at Woolacombe beach at the weekend sponsored by environmental partners The National Trust. All photographs by Devon photographer Guy Harrop

Cornwall catches the eye

A surfer makes the most of the conditions off Sennen cove, Cornwall as big waves lash the rugged coastline. Westcounty photographer Guy Harrop has been working in Cornwall shooting several features there this week and in-between jobs shooting stock images.

Observer weekend review pasty tax dispute roundup

Cutting from weekends Observer of Nick Clegg and Nick Harvey eating pasties in Devon

Exmoor gets a slight dusting of snow as temperatures drop across the UK .

Small dusting of snow on Exmoor as temperatures drop across the UK. Photo by Westcountry photographer Guy Harrop        

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Foodie magazine shoots keep the food photographer in the kitchen

Latest food guide with several images from Westcountry food photographer Guy Harrop. Guy, who often styles the food as well as taking the photos, had to cook up one of the dishes for the shoot as one of the chefs was in Mexico!!

Crowds flock to Woolacombe beach to get the last of the sun before temperatures drop

Photo by Devon photographer Guy Harrop - 01/04/12. Hundreds of sunbathers at Woolacombe beach, Devon enjoy the last of the sunny weather at the weekend as temperatures dip across the UK.