Image is everything

With my background in sport I suppose it's no surprise that I am trying to make a reputation for myself in high quality sports photography.

So last night saw me make the tortuous drive across country to Shrewsbury Town FC, to photograph England's Women's side as they began their preparations for Euro 2009.

As well as some great action, and a 3-0 win for England, it was lovely to catch up with a few old friends from the Football Association. It seems like an age since I left to start my new life in photography.

Here a few of the results some of which may surface in my forthcoming book about girls and womens football.

The weekend looks like being one devoted to rugby photography as tomorrow I am in the fortunate position of being able to cover a Guinness Premiership Rugby game - Leicester Tigers v Bristol in what is being billed as Super Saturday. It's the last regular day of the season so there should be a carnival atmosphere at the Walkers Stadium. Then on Sunday I will be covering a large festival hosted by Matlock Rugby Club. This is my first experience of kids rugby so will, no doubt, be a great experience.

The Leicester Tigers photographs will be featured in a Coaching Tips and Techniques Guide published by the Crowood Press. I have also undertaken basketball photography for them and am looking forward to seeing some images in print very soon.

Hope you like the photos, and whatever you get up to this weekend have a great time.

All the best till next time