North Devon Marathon pulls in the crowds despite heatwave across the country

As a heatwave gripped the UK Sunday, 100's of runners took to the North Devon coastline to take part in the annual North Devon Marathon, now in it's 2nd year. Westcountry PR photographer was the official photographer and after trekking some hilly climbs managed to get into the action. 

Westcountry food photographer Guy Harrop gets creative on foodshoots with leading luxury hotels.

South West Food photographer Guy Harrop has recently been shooting lots of food as top hotels and restaurants in the westcountry refresh their look. Food is exciting, adventurous and can be tricky to shoot, and working with some leading chefs has kept Guy creative behind the lens. This is a very busy time of year for Guy, as his reputation and regular food commissions and PR work is constantly expanding, he is often travelling all over the country to meet client deadlines.

National Trust new restaurant design keeps up with trends

 

Westcountry food photographer's quick preview of the new National Trust Kitchen restaurant at Killerton Estate, Broadclyst, Devon which has recently been redesigned by award-winning interior designers Absolute Design.

A palette of luxury chocolates keeps taste buds rising for Westcountry food photographer Guy Harrop

Westcountry food photographer has been enjoying the delights of summer chocolates working on the latest fruity campaign with the luxury chocolate makers at Melchior in Devon. They taste great and are one of the UK's leading chocolatiers.

Devon portrait photographer Guy Harrop meets a wise Dutchman on whistlestop UK visit

As a busy PR and portrait photographer you meet and photograph hundreds of people every month - that is the beauty of your job. Work can be so rewarding. This month I have seen my images on book covers, in National and International newspapers and magazines, on billboards and buses. This morning I was photographing a wise and knowledgable Dutchman who travels the world with his favourite items, his beanie and boots. We drank coffee and chatted about his lifelong travels.He is off back to Holland then Tasmania, eventually New Zealand for a few months after Christmas. Both a published writer and traveller his face oozed wisdom, I was enchanted and also humbled by his knowledge and kindness as he stared at my camera. As photographers, we are so lucky to gain the experiences we do and meet who we meet. A photograph can be priceless and is a moment in time we have captured forever.

Exmoor Challenge sees Devon PR sport photographer Guy Harrop capturing the hiking action

Exmoor Challenge is an annual walking event held across a tough 16 mile cross country course centred around Dulverton. Westcountry PR photographer Guy Harrop spent some of the day on Exmoor capturing the action as the teams came in.

Royal Wedding parties held across Devon as London comes to standstill.

 Umberleigh held a Royal Wedding breakfast party starting at 8am, Devon

Last week saw the Royal wedding celebrations take over the Nation, Westcountry PR photographer was  busy snapping around the county as the celebrations got under way.

Meerkats cool off with fish lollies as Easter temperatures soar in Devon

Meerkats at Exmoor Zoo in Devon get a cooling off treat of seafood and sprat lollies as the hot weather conitinued through Easter weekend. The family of meerkats eat a diet of meat, fish and veg and when the temperatures rise cannot resist the fish lollies the keepers provide. Photos by Devon PR photographer Guy Harrop

Switzerland and it's beauty captured by Westcountry travel photographer Guy Harrop soon to go live

Professional photographer Guy Harrop's International award winning images of Switzerland will soon be available to purchase for his clients on several International picture libraries. Guy, who spends time abroad shooting commissions and stock has a growing collection of travel images which he will be uploading in the next couple of months. "In Switzerland there is beauty around every corner and the pure mountain air, hiking, wine growing and scenery cannot be beaten", said Guy. 

more food photographer commissions for top restaurants and spa hotels across the Westcountry

Devon PR food photographer Guy Harrop has been busy shooting in and around the kitchen for some restaurants and leading spa hotels in the South West over the past week. Guy who is regularly published in newspapers and magazines, shoots a lot of food for his clients across the region. Guy also supplies his food images to several International food picture libraries who licence his work worldwide.