It is an understatement to say that some people were nervous at the prospect of walking over hot coals which registered over 1,000 degs C. Nevertheless, an amazing group of Tŷ Hafan supporters took on the challenge at the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday 23rd October 2022 to fundraise for the young person’s hospice. Congratulations… Read More
CF Warriors Charity Lunch 2022
For the first time since 2019, a charity lunch was held for the cystic fibrosis charity CF Warriors at the Park Plaza Hotel in Cardiff. The lunch was hosted by former BBC Wales news presenter Jayne James and raised over £12,000. CF Warriors was founded by ultra athlete Josh Llewellyn-Jones OBE. Related galleries: Photography for… Read More
Globes Swansea The World Reimagined
The World Reimagined is displaying 103 unique Globes across the 10 trails in 7 host cities across the UK. The Globes represent a journey of discovery exploring the history, legacy and future of the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans through the work of incredible artists. I was asked to photograph the Globes being exhibited in… Read More
Tŷ Hafan Fun Day 2022
For me, photographing the Tŷ Hafan Fun Day is like a social event. This year’s event, held at the children’s hospice near Sully in South Wales, was the first since 2019 due to the pandemic. I have had the pleasure of photographing the event for many years and every time I get meet so many… Read More
Triad24 24 Hour Run Josh Llewellyn Jones
The second of Josh Llewellyn Jones’ Triad24 challenges took place on the weekend of 30 & 31 October 2021. He planned to run for 24 hours on a circuit around Cardiff Bay. The challenge did not start as planned with Josh nursing injuries both long-term and from his 24 hour squat challenge in September. But… Read More
Trek For Tomorrow 2021 Cancer Research Wales
Despite heavy rain and high winds, an intrepid group of fundraisers hiked 15 miles over the three highest peaks (Fan-y-Big, Cribyn and Pen-y-Fan) in the Brecon Beacons on the Cancer Research Wales Trek For Tomorrow hike (2nd October 2021). The hike took over 7 hours and by the time the group returned to Brecon Rugby… Read More
10nTaff Training July 2021
It has been a long time since I posted some photographs of my training for the 10nTaff challenge for Tŷ Hafan. The rescheduled, rescheduled event now takes place between the 30th June and 2nd July 2022. Apart from an enforced rest at the end of April into May, the training has continued and intensified in… Read More
Dogs Trust Snoopy Dogs Trail
Over two days, I travelled around Cardiff with Helen and Charlie photographing Snoopy dogs at different iconic locations for the Dogs Trust. In Spring 2022, the Dogs Trust is setting up a Snoopy Dog’s Trail around Cardiff featuring beautifully decorated person-sized models of the much-loved cartoon character. These photographs were taken for the launch of… Read More
Ty Hafan Christmas Tree and Stars
Tŷ Hafan, the children’s hospice based near Sully in South Wales, is selling special Christmas Tree stars as part of their festive season fundraising campaign. It’s a great opportunity to dedicate a Tŷ Hafan Christmas Star in memory and celebration of a loved one or as a sentimental gift for a friend or family member… Read More
Shane Williams Wooden Spoon
As a photographer I get the opportunity to meet some incredible people and many of my sporting heroes. However, as I was sitting drinking coffee in Shane Williams’ kitchen, I had to pinch myself. I was there to photograph Shane as part of the promotion for the Wooden Spoon’s ‘Rugby With Altitude‘, where a group… Read More