WELCOME TO MY WEBSITE which contains photographs and tear-sheet copies from my library. I write and illustrate editorial features and I specialize in stock photography. Drawing on my experience I wrote two books on Photo Libraries & Agencies. Go to Books for further details.

My work has been published worldwide in books, calendars, greetings cards and national newspapers, trade and consumer publications. Features have included business and trade profiles but currently cover photography, travel and crafts.

You can purchase many pictures shown here from Alamy Just click on the preceding HTML link and enter relevant keywords.

Alternatively go to my Gallery and select desired pictures. If available through Alamy, just click the picture reference number.

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Please note that all photographs displayed are COPYRIGHT and require permission before publication. They are NOT ROYALTY FREE.

Thank you for your interest in my work.

David Askham

News

A new look to my website
12th August 2009
A new improved website colour scheme was launched today to enhance your viewing experience.
Leica portfolio launched
02nd July 2009
Leica was the pioneer of compact film cameras in the 1930's. My new portfolio shows a few of my classic and current Leica pictures.
Guest Book now open
23rd May 2009
In response to several requests, I have now activated my Guest Book and invite constructive comments and suggestions.

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Gallery

Raking leaves Autumn
(Contains 38 photos)
A selection of seasonal pictures from around the UK. 		Elephant wash Travel & Landscape
(Contains 40 photos)
A diverse selection is shown in this portfolio to illustrate my style of travel and landscape photography.
Veil tailed goldfish Pets
(Contains 38 photos)
Ever since my cat pictures were first published in Beverley Nichols Cat Calendars, a few years ago, I have continued to photograph these beautiful creatures. Here you can see examples from my library. However, domestic pets are many and varied. So this portfolio will be dedicated to pets in general.



Please note that thumbnails are shown in convenient square format. However, when you click on the thumbnails they expand into the correct shapes for viewing. Try it! 		Spanish steps Gardens & plants
(Contains 24 photos)
New material is regularly added to my library. I will try to refresh this portfolio with seasonal images and others deemed to be of interest.
Parking problem! Humour
(Contains 17 photos)
Humour is always welcome and I cannot resist pictures which raise a smile. Subjects range from the absurd to funny situations in life. Rarely are these pictures posed. 		AP item Photography
(Contains 8 photos)
In the past I have written for many different consumer magazines on photography, some general and others specialist. I currently write fairly regularly for Pentax User magazine and for The Leica Fellowship. I have also written a series of articles on Photo Libraries for Amateur Photographer. Examples will be posted here, from time to time.
Victor Aircraft
(Contains 24 photos)
Nostalgia and history are themes running through my aviation pictures. Most come from my photographing historic aircraft for an aviation encyclopedia. 		Abstract pattern Crafts
(Contains 12 photos)
Mainly fine furniture & cabinetmaking but my interests range over most objects made in wood.
Evita 3 Evita
(Contains 14 photos)
Pictures taken at Dauntsey's School Wiltshire during a live performance on 2nd December 2008 of the classic musical play called 'Evita'. 		Dawn skies 5 Reflective
(Contains 8 photos)
A collection of photographs which stimulate the emotions or invoke a peaceful feeling. The first eight pictures were taken in Wiltshire England UK EU
Rare Rolls Royce (Leica M3) Leica Photography
(Contains 18 photos)
Here is a sample of my photography using Leica cameras. Models range from the early rangefinder M3, the M6 and the M8 digital camera. However I have now received my new X1 digital camera which will be the perfect digital replacement for my Leica CM film camera.