About Me

Hi! If you have reached this page, firstly, I want to thank you for visiting DerryPhotos.com.

I am a photographer based in Derry in Northern Ireland. I started DerryPhotos back in 2011 when I heard the news that Derry ~ Londonderry was to become the UK city of culture in 2013. I thought it was the perfect opportunity to photograph my home town and showcase it to the world whilst it was in the spotlight. 

How it started 

I started taking photographs of the streets in the town, documenting events, landscapes, cityscapes, portraits… you name it. Anything to do with the town, I captured it to show it to the world. 

Many of my 2013 City of Culture year images became very popular, and many went viral across social media. I quickly became well known as a photographer in Derry and Northern Ireland, which attracted the attention of local businesses and publications.

Commercial Photography

I started work to become a commercial photographer securing some local businesses and repeat clients. 

My Background

I worked hard on my marketing for DerryPhotos and began to study digital marketing to help promote my business. I worked in call centres, retail, and media during this time and found that my true passion was photography. 

I have studied computer game design at college. During this time, I had experience designing 3D scenes and Photoshop, which gave me an interest in building and capturing spaces and interiors. I secured a commissioned project for Bishop’s Gate Hotel in Derry, and I haven’t looked back since.  

Award-Winning

My most significant achievement in my photography career to date is when my image “Bogside Bonfire” was voted Ireland’s best single photograph at the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards. I won the 1st prize in the Ireland nation award that year in the biggest photography competition on the planet.