I know I have only just released my book ‘Beyond the Lens’, but I have the bug. One of the things I loved about the 365-day photography project was meeting so many wonderful people, hearing their stories, and connecting behind the camera. That’s why I am creating a new project that I hope will become a new book. I’m looking for 100 people that would like to have their portrait taken. Not in a studio but in a place that means something to you. I’m interested in finding the essence of who you are through a single image. If you fancy chatting about participating, I’d love to chat.
What an absolutely incredible day on set. I had the privilege of filming @collidedance.co with @danceferryg at the @northern_school (Northern School of Contemporary Dance) in Leeds — and these images don’t even scratch the surface of what we captured.
Collide is a powerful, inspiring dance company bringing together male-identifying youth dancers and professional artists to celebrate and showcase contemporary dance. The movement, the energy, the performance — everything was breathtaking.
The edit is going to be something really special. Watch this space.
Thank you to @cypdnn for the support in making this happen.
📍 Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Leeds, Yorkshire
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I've never created a 'This is Who I Am' carousel before, but after seeing some brilliant examples, I thought it was time to give it a try. A prize if you can spot the spelling mistake (#dyslexia and #me) #waynesables #waynesablesproject #introduction
I work across feature documentaries, narrative films, short form content and videography, and honestly, the label matters far less than the work itself. Some days I’m immersed in a six‑month commission around a community story; other days I’m shooting corporate content, live events or large‑scale projection work here in Doncaster and across the UK. The camera changes, the crew size shifts, the budget breathes differently – but the constant is simple: I’m here to tell real stories about real people in a way that feels honest and human.
Whether you call it filmmaking or videography, what my clients feel is the difference: a collaborative process, a relaxed set, and visuals that actually reflect who they are and what they do. If you’re looking for someone to craft documentary‑led films, brand stories or photography that puts people at the centre, let’s talk about what you want to say – and then build the right visuals around that.
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Do you have a St Leger story to share?
I'm creating a new digital art installation celebrating Doncaster's St Leger - the memories, the atmosphere, the fashion, and the family traditions that make it special.
Whether it's your first time at the races, a story passed down through your family, or a behind-the-scenes moment from working at the festival, I'd love to hear it.
These stories will be woven into an immersive digital installation that brings the spirit of the St Leger to life in a new way.
Drop your favourite St Leger memory in the comments or send me a message if you'd like to be featured in the artwork.
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Prepping the studio to record a few social media posts about my newest commission about the 250th anniversary of the #DoncasterStLeger
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I've been commissioned to create a new digital installation marking 250 years of the Doncaster St Leger — and I need your stories.
I'm looking for people to interview on camera. Racegoers. People who worked the St Leger week. Families who made the trip to Town Moor every year. Anyone who has a memory — big or small — of what the St Leger meant to them, their family, or their community.
The St Leger isn't just a horse race. It's 250 years of Doncaster history — the crowds, the characters, the occasions, the people who made it what it is. That story belongs to the people of this city, and I want to hear it from them directly.
If you've got a story to tell — or you know someone who has — please get in touch. All ages, all backgrounds, all welcome.
[email protected]
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(image for illustration purposes by Mike kotch)
Have you ever stood on Town Moor for the St Leger? Worked the races? Watched from the stands, the rails, or the road outside? Your story matters.
I'm working on a new digital installation — 250 Strides — marking 250 years of the Doncaster St Leger. I'm looking for people who have a connection to the races, however big or small, to share their memories on camera as part of the project.
Maybe you worked in the hospitality tents. Maybe your dad took you as a kid and you've gone every year since. Maybe you sold programmes, parked cars, or just remember the feeling of Doncaster on St Leger week. Every story — from the grandstand to the street corner — is exactly the kind of story this project exists to tell.
If you'd like to be involved or just want to find out more, get in touch.
[email protected]
#StLeger250 #Doncaster #DoncasterHeritage #OralHistory #250Strides #HeritageDoncaster
Today I had the pleasure of attending The Royal Garden Party with @estellepearce1 Pearce . Thank you @akeelamo for putting us forwards. Representing #Doncaster with so many other people. Lovely to chat to The Civic Mayor of Doncaster Tim Needham as always. Thanks Dave for the hilarious stories. #GardenParty
