Since opening his studio in 1992, Neil has become a member of the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) and the Master Photographers Association (MPA) and has won many awards for his photography.
A 'Kodak Award' back in 1994 followed by 'Best Licentiate' of the BIPP in the North West in 1996. Also in this year he was the outright winner of the BIPP National Portrait competition and his images were displayed in an Exhibition touring the country.
In 1997 Neil won a 'Kodak Gold Award' - a mark of excellence and innovation in Portrait Photography. The highest accolade available to portrait photographers was bestowed on Neil in 1998... he was awarded 'Kodak UK Portrait Photographer of the Year'.
1999 saw Neil pick up the BIPP 'Best under 5's Trophy' and in the year 2000 he won 'Best Studio Portrait Award.
2003 Neil has won BIPP North West Region Portrait competition for the 2nd time.

"..photography is my passion - when families leave the studio after their portrait session, it's great to see that they have fully enjoyed the experience. I see a family portrait as an heirloom - reflecting the loving relationship of how the family really is.
My portraiture style is relaxed and of today, but will stand up strongly into tomorrow for future generations."