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I popped along to the Rohais Badminton Centre to photograph the Men's and Women's singles finals of the 2025 Guernsey Easter Open Tournament.

As always I found that I'd forgotten the challenge of photographing this fast sport. I needed time to just get the timing right again.

Also the challenge comes from the combination of the dark hall, particularly the green walls, meaning that setting a high enough shutter speed is hard. Then just trying to anticipate the flight of the shuttlecock adds to the mix.

Unlike, for example a tennis ball, the shuttlecock's speed and arc of flight will vary greatly as a skilled player tries to beat their opponent with unpredictable play.

However it was certainly fun to cover the two finals. Particularly the Men's where Alex Tapp produced a sensational comeback after a slow start.

I have a Gallery of photos if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2025 GUERNSEY BADMINTON EASTER OPEN SINGLES FINALS

Any game that is settled on penalties will end in a heady combination of relief, elation, disappointment and drama.

So it was at Victoria Park for the Jeremie Cup Final between Guernsey's St Martin's and Jersey's Grouville.

Of course when the result favours the Guernsey side all the emotion is positive.... once the adrenalin levels return to normal!

This was my first time shooting a night game at the new Victoria Park and it certain had its challenges but who cares! All those smiles made it a great night of sporting action.

All my photos are now online. Click this link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2025 JEREMIE CUP PHOTOS

The 2025 Decibel Tower event at St James took the form of a single night packed with live bands. And there was a great new venue to check out too..... The Pit.

There were many highlights on the night together with a couple of surprises!

When I arrived I headed straight down to the basement and the new performance area - the blackened room aptly called 'The Pit'. It was a pleasure to watch a favourite band, Space Soul, head the line-up. Mark Le Gallez, Rosemary and Amish Car Thieves also christened the new stage.

Back up in the main hall Doll Motel, Pavé and headliners Honeyglaze all entertained a good sized crowd. The night finished with one of my surprises... Get Down Services. Two guys, a heavy beat backing track and verbal abuse!

You really had to be there to get it. I loved it!

Here's a link to my photos:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2025 DECIBEL TOWER PHOTOS

A change of clothing was needed after a recent photoshoot!

I had been sent to photograph the 2025 Guernsey Swimming Club 32nd Masters Open Meeting at Beau Sejour.

It has been a while since I have photographed this Sport and I'd forgotten what I'd learnt before.

Firstly... about the clothes. The pool room is mega humid and my shirt was wet through after I'd finished! And the whole thing was over in only three quarters of an hour!

And this was the second thing I'd forgotten. The races come think and fast. I mean REALLY fast - this probably made me even hotter as I was non-stop chasing the action.

As an example. The three 50 SC Metre Butterfly heats were organised to start at 6:24pm 6:26pm and 6:27pm with expected race times of between 27 seconds and 55 seconds!

Those times show that there was no hanging around. In fact swimmers had to remain in the pool whilst the next heat started, then exit whilst the first leg was being swum!

But once I got over the shocking pace it was great fun. And by good fortune I actually had a change of shirt all ready in my car as I headed straight off to the next job of the night.... Dinner Boxing.

Click this link to view the Masters Open Swimming photos:
CLICK TO VIEW THE SWMIMMING MASTERS OPEN PHOTOS

As a Guernseyman there was little to enjoy and less to say about the result in the 2025 Junior Muratti.

Guernsey U18's 0 | Jersey U18's 5..... ouch!

Sport can be tough and our local lads tried hard to match the Jersey reds but this time it wasn't to be. There'll be another chance to even the score!

I photographed the game and a Gallery is now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2025 U18's JUNIOR MURATTI

Photos of the first game at the brand new home of Guernsey FC, Victoria Park, are now online.

On a sunny spring day Guernsey FC hosted the visitors from Westfield FC in the Isthmian South Central League in front of a crowd of over 2,200 supporters.

With a final score-line of 1-1 the GFC supporters left the ground with smiles on their faces as the new facilities had already proven the important part they will play in the future achievements of their local Club.

Congratulations and thank you to all the many Sponsors, Companies, GFC Officials, Supporters and of course the players for making it such a memorable day.
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE FIRST GFC GAME AT VICTORIA PARK

I visited the Motocross track on Saturday for some MX action shots... and it was more interesting than I imagined.

It was clear, even as I turned into Rue de la Trigale, that the track must be dry and dusty as billowing, powdery clouds gently drifted across the cliff-tops!

Whilst everyone ends the day dirty and needing a shower those conditions are actually great for photography - if you can manage to keep your kit fairly clean.

The atmosphere that is added to a photograph is worth the grime!

I was also fortunate that I had a busy day of assignments so I had the perfect excuse to leave the dust pit early. Lucky me!

My photos of the racing are now online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE MOTOCROSS DUST BOWL

The Elizabeth College team of youngsters certainly gave the more experienced CF Independants a run around on Friday night at KGV.

This was at the Quarter Finals of the Offshore Commercial Guernsey FA Cup. The young legs and the clear objective to make it through to the next round was there to be seen for the large and vocal group of EC supporters. There really was a fantastic atmosphere.

And if you were in any doubt about which side turned up on the night I think the score-line of 5-1 makes the statement.

Now, can the youthful team go one better and make the final? It's a long shot! But this is Cup football and we all know that the unexpected can happen.

Keep watching this space.....

My photos are now online here:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ELIZABETH COLLEGE v CF INDEPENDANTS

Well I think most of the supporters of GFC turned up for their last game at Footes Lane with the perfect 'script' in their heads. It probably went a bit like this....

"GFC dominated play showcasing their best football and won with a notable 4-0 score line setting the scene for their immanent arrival at the new Victoria Park!"

Sadly there was no fairy-tale ending at Footes Lane and the 0-4 score means we now head off to Victoria Park hoping that GFC find new motivation at their splendid new ground.

Fingers crossed as we all love a story with a happy ending....

My photos of the last GFC game at Footes Lane against Ascot United are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC v ASCOT UNITED

I've been back to the Fermain Tavern for what turned out to be a fantastic gig.

It's always great to see and enjoy a new band and on this night two Bands on the line-up were new to me.

The opening act was Birte Paulsen and this was great start. Birte is a newcomer to the Island but clearly not a newcomer to performing as her set was confident and polished and showcased her talent as a songwriter.

I have a feeling we will be seeing Birte again very soon.

Next up on the bill was a new line-up called Rosemary. Familiar faces made an appearance but in this form they performed a short set which suggested really good things to come. Keep an eye open for their next gig.

And the headliners finished the night with a high energy performance worthy of the billing. Pillars have quickly earnt a place on my list of the top Bands currently on the Guernsey scene.

So another great night at the Tavern. Bring on the next one!

My photos can be viewed here:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF PILLARS

CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF ROSEMARY

CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF BIRTE PAULSEN

As I'm ticking off two decades of working as a photographer in Guernsey it is inevitable that I need to return to the same assignments and events.

During this time I've been given the opportunity to photograph just about every Sport.

But, even taking into account the huge variety of Sports I've photographed, I now find that I get a 'been there, done that' feeling sometimes.

However, there are still highlights that come along and an example was on Sunday morning when I photographed the GVC MTB XC Series at Beaucette Marina.

The enjoyment came, not from the racing, but the backgrounds! The boatyard and some of the old marine items gave me something to 'work' with and I felt a bit spoilt!

The photos are now online if you want to see what I'm talking about:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GVC MTB XC AT BEAUCETTE MARINA

I've decided that it isn't just the Rally crews that get a buzz from the racing after I counted the photos that I took over the weekend! Two thousand is certainly a record for me!!

I'll give myself some allowance as on three of the stages I set up a remote camera which meant that for every shutter click I actually took TWO photos. In fact I actually appear in my own photos..... clever, eh!

After a frantic edit of the shots I ended with about 1,000 (another record) to add to my website and they are all online now. I hope they will fill in some of the action you may have missed.

Well done to all involved in making the LBG Guernsey Rally happen. See you again next year.

The 2025 Little Big Group Guernsey Rally photos can now be viewed by clicking this link:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LBG 2025 GUERNSEY RALLY PHOTOS

I know I've already made complements about how fantastic the 2025 LBG Guernsey Rally was.... but maybe just one more time!

The event ran so smoothly and attracted huge crowds who enjoyed the noise, the speed, the cars and the close competition. The Island proved to be a great backdrop for the Sport and many visitors will go home and spread the word.

I've enjoyed a second 'bite' of the event as I've just completed the edit of my photos and the final two Galleries are now online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST LBG 2025 GUERNSEY RALLY PHOTOS

With the tyre smoke and dust just settling after a very successful 2025 LBG Guernsey Rally I hope the organisers allow themselves a moment to enjoy the huge amount of compliments voiced by so many Islanders, Competitors and visitors in praise of the job they did.

I enjoyed photographing as much action as possible and ended up taking over 2,000 photos! So the edit will be a long one but the first batch of photos are now online if you are interested.

Click the link to view the first Galleries and check back later for more.......
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LATEST LBG 2025 GUERNSEY RALLY PHOTOS

It was a tough afternoon at Footes Lane for GFC players and supporters alike.

As GFC enter into a period of packed fixtures they were probably hoping to start with a strong performance and a memorable win.

But sometimes a plan just doesn't come together and our Green Lions never got up to speed when they hosted Rayners Lane at Footes Lane.

Now, going forward, GFC needs to re-group and focus ahead of the next important games. We will offer all the support we can.

Go Guernsey FC!!

My photos of the GFC v Rayners Lane game are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW GFC v RAYNERS LANE PHOTOS

I spent an interesting half hour at the Gremlin Club this afternoon.

I was covering a Guernsey Snooker event that was new to me.

The format was titled as the Aquacovers Snooker Shootout and it was certainly hectic when compared to a regular Snooker Tournament.

There was a really good entry and the ten minute 'shootouts' meant I had plenty to photograph. If you are interested my photos are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE 2025 SNOOKER SHOOTOUT

The Guernsey Dinner Boxing Club's February Fight Night at St Pierre Park Hotel showcased nine well matched bouts with a team from Guernsey taking on the visitors from Henry's Gym.

Dinner Club members enjoyed the committed fighting with several local favourites stepping into the ring.

Once again I was ring-side trying to capture the highlights and I've now added a new Gallery featuring my shots.

Click the link to view all nine bouts.
CLICK TO VIEW THE FEBRUARY DINNER BOXING GALLERY

With a crowd of supporters numbering over seven hundred and enough Media on the touch-line to put out their own team it's safe to say that there was a lot of interest in the Green Lionesses first game on home soil.

And with the Guernsey FC Women scoring a goal only five minutes into the tie.... could it be a dream start?

Well no. But it was fantastic while it lasted and ultimately Sutton United's far greater experience sealed a good win for them.

However there was plenty of promise to be taken from our local ladies performance and they've taken their first step on an exciting journey.

I photographed the game and my pics are online here:
VIEW THE GUERNSEY FC WOMAN v SUTTON UNITED PHOTOS

I've just enjoyed a very busy weekend which ticked most of the boxes for me.

The thing I really love about being a photographer is that my work is so varied... let me give you an example of the weekends run around.

I think this list will do the best job:

Women's Basketball - Comets v Oracle Diamonds at Beau Sejour
Stranger Cup Football - Island U18 v Sylvans at KGV
Follies Nightclub - Live Music by the 22
Lifeboat Station at the harbour - Presentation of £31,000 Donation
Isthmian South Central Football - GFC v Ashford at Footes Lane
Darts competition at the RAFA Club
Burns Night at Beau Sejour
Chertsey House Dental 5 Mile Road Run at L'Ancresse
Netball Under 19's - Guernsey v Jersey at Beau Sejour
Tennis - Under 14's Inter-insular at Longcamps Centre

Of course for every 'positive' there has to be an opposite. In this case I now have ten edits to complete!

The first Gallery is online featuring the Under 14's Inter-insular Tennis. Click the link to view the photos:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE UNDER 14's INTER-INSULAR TENNIS
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I've managed to find some time over the holiday period to update and add new Galleries to the NEW WEBSITE.

It's a near impossible job for me to bring all my photos over to the new website as there are many hundreds of Galleries and hundreds of thousands of photos.

But I'm keen to give the new website a fair representation of my photographic work over the decades so when I find a few spare hours I'll continue with this chore!

So, at the moment, if you are looking for photos of a particular event or personalities you might have to use the search option on BOTH sites! But remember that ALL NEW photos from 2023 onwards are only added to the new site. Good luck and happy hunting!

Here are links to each of the websites. Happy hunting.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NEW WEBSITE
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE OLD WEBSITE