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Photographing Gwydir Castle, North Wales.

Tucked away in the beautiful Conwy Valley near Llanrwst, Gwydir Castle is one of Wales's most fascinating historic houses. Dating back to the late 15th century, the castle has a rich and complex history, having served as the ancestral home of the powerful Wynn family before falling into decline and eventually being rescued through a remarkable restoration programme.

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Palais Garnier Opera House interiors

Photographing the historic Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris is a fantastic experience for a heritage photographer. I had admired images of its stunning interiors in books, but seeing it in person was breathtaking and a wonderful opportunity to capture my own set of photographs.

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The Tabley House Collection

I recently had the pleasure of photographing the interiors of Tabley House in Cheshire. This beautiful Grade I listed stately home was built by architect John Carr of York between 1761 and 1769 for Sir Peter Byrne Leicester and is the only 18th century Palladian country house in Cheshire.

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Holkham Hall, Norfolk

I have recently been commissioned to photograph the impressive Holkham Hall in Norfolk. This 18th-century country house was constructed for the 1st Earl of Leicester and is one of England's finest examples of the Palladian revival style of architecture.

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