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Hi, I'm Ceri, a photographer, living and working in Whitby. ​

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I grew up in York and that's where I fell in love with photography, working for student newspaper 'Nouse' and spending my free time shadowing the photographers at the 'York Press'

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I knew by now that I wanted to work for a newspaper so I applied for a place on the NCTJ photojournalism course in Sheffield, led by Paul Delmar who taught us how to survive and thrive in the industry.

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My first 'proper' job was as photographer at the Whitby Gazette, I loved creating the newspaper each week, covering all that was happening in Whitby, telling stories through my pictures.

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After this I delved into the world of National Press with two years at SWNS news agency covering the North East.​​

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But... my heart belonged by the sea, so I navigated my way back to Whitby where I began freelancing.​

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Alongside being a mum to two boys, in my spare time I love sea swimming with the Whitby Wild Swimmers and organising the Whitby Regatta Swim. I also volunteer as RNLI press officer for Whitby Lifeboat Station.​​

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I love natural, reportage style photography, I am obsessed with 'nice light' and I would love to help you tell your story.

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If you'd like to chat, please drop me a message or give me a call and we can discuss your ideas.

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I have had work published in the national and regional press, and worked for many clients including:

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