Dave writes ... "My company Photography by Ward is an established general commercial photography business with a special focus on jewellery photography. For me photography is not just about a career but is also a passion and a pastime, embracing Cumbrian landscape images, fine art photography and personal studio work.

I've been a professional photographer since leaving college in 1989 and in addition to commercial advertising photography I've also been both a medical and a forensic photographer with the Forensic Science Service in London. 

I am Professionally accredited by the British Institute of Professional Photography, this is done on merit by portfolio and my portfolio was shortlisted for, and later won, their annual best panel of licentiate submissions award. This was of particular satisfaction as it meant my work was considered by a panel of experienced professional photographers to be the best overall against a field of 151 other professional photographers.

In addition two of my jewellery photographs were awarded Certificates of Merit in the 2007 BIPP awards Commercial Photography category. They are shown on my home page.

I've been in business in Cumbria since 2003, successfully establishing a reputation for high quality effective work. 

For years I've taken fine art photographs both inside and outside the studio and the surroundings of Cumbria do provide a great source of images. My creative photography exhibition called “A Floral Dream” appeared in venues around Cumbria including The Brewery Arts Centre, Brantwood and Farfield Mill and was well received.

I love my subject and I'm always keen to share knowledge about photography. I am a member of a local Fine Art Photography group and we meet regularly to talk photography and take photographs. I have run evening courses on taking photographs.

I also write photographic articles for business newspapers and specialist magazines eg The Craftsman's Craft & Design publication on the subject of photography for business and have started to put photography-related advice on my commercial website.

Continual investment in professional level digital equipment and software and continual updating of my professional skills (to say nothing of continual striving for the perfect result) ensures that the highest quality of service is provided at all times."