Tender Charity Story: Drama workshop with Jodie Whittaker
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Tender Charity Story: Drama workshop with Jodie Whittaker

I had the joy of photographing Jodie Whittaker at a Tender charity workshop in Wood Green, London. As a charity photographer, my role was to capture the warmth, creativity, and energy of the day. Jodie, a Tender Ambassador, joined Year 9 students at Mulberry Academy Woodside for a Valentine’s event exploring healthy relationships through theatre and discussion.

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Aurora Meldreth Manor Story:Everyday Moments
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Aurora Meldreth Manor Story:Everyday Moments

There is a wonderful sense of community at Aurora Meldreth Manor, a school providing education, care, and therapeutic support for children and young people aged 6–19 with severe, profound, and multiple learning difficulties.

My focus was on capturing the genuine connections between students, teaching assistants, and teachers — moments full of care, trust, and warmth. Through natural, documentary-style school photography, I aimed to reflect the inclusive environment that makes Meldreth Manor so special.

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Aurora Story:Candid Moments at Aurora Hedgeway School
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Aurora Story:Candid Moments at Aurora Hedgeway School

I recently had the chance to photograph Aurora Hedgeway School in Pilning, near Bristol. Capturing everyday moments at this fantastic specialist school, part of the Aurora Group. Hedgeway supports young people aged 7 to 19 with communication and social needs, offering a warm, inclusive environment.

Through natural portraits and documentary-style imagery, my aim was to show how the school helps students grow in confidence, build life skills, and feel supported every day.You can see more of their photographs here Aurora Hedgeway

If you're a charity, trust, or organisation looking to visually communicate your work through real, honest photography, I’d love to hear from you.

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Ethan’s Story: A personal journey with prosthetics
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Ethan’s Story: A personal journey with prosthetics

A few months after a life-altering accident, Ethan invited me to photograph him as he began adjusting to life with prosthetics. He wanted to be seen, not hidden, and to make a statement: This is who I am now.

These first portraits mark the beginning of his journey, taken on the day he was leaving hospital and starting to navigate life independently. They may not be my most polished images, but they hold something far more meaningful: honesty, trust, and Ethan’s quiet strength.

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