Alan DotchinTECHNOLOGY · TRAVEL · CURIOSITYView CV

THROUGH MY LENS

A reason to look closer.

Places, people and the small details that catch my attention.

Photography changes how I experience a place. It gives me a reason to pause, notice the light and consider what makes a moment worth sharing. I enjoy both the creative choices and the practical challenge of making an image.

AI-generated illustration of a Canon-style DSLR camera and lens on a wooden desk
AI-generated camera still life · An illustration of the craft, rather than a photograph from my portfolio.

BEHIND THE LENS

Bringing a little of the experience home.

For me, photography is a way to pay closer attention. Whether I’m at an event, exploring a landscape or photographing the details of a model, I enjoy finding a view that tells something of the story.

The photographs below are a selection from my portfolio. They bring together the people, places and subjects that have caught my eye along the way.

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SELECTED PORTFOLIO

A selection of my work.

Photography from North East Digital Studio, spanning events, products, fashion and branding.

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Ushaw Car Show — AI-enhanced automotive photography
AI-enhanced automotive photography

Ushaw Car Show

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Clothing collection photoshoot — Branding photography
Branding photography

Clothing collection photoshoot

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WW2 action figure — Product photography
Product photography

WW2 action figure

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Notting Hill Carnival — Event photography
Event photography

Notting Hill Carnival

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Editorial shoot — Fashion photography
Fashion photography

Editorial shoot

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Royal International Air Tattoo — Event photography
Event photography

Royal International Air Tattoo

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Yorkshire Wartime Experience — Event photography
Event photography

Yorkshire Wartime Experience

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Denison Smock — Product photography
Product photography

Denison Smock

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Tynemouth RNLI Lifeboat Day — Event photography
Event photography

Tynemouth RNLI Lifeboat Day

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Images are served from my North East Digital Studio portfolio. The automotive example is identified there as AI-enhanced.

01 / LANDSCAPES

A sense of place.

Landscapes draw me towards the relationship between light, space and detail. I enjoy thinking about how a composition can express something of a place, from a broad view to a quieter part of the scene.

Travel and walking give me opportunities to explore different surroundings and look for a perspective that interests me.

02 / PORTRAITS

The person in the frame.

Portraits bring a different focus: expression, light and the choices that shape how someone appears in an image.

I enjoy exploring the balance between the person and their surroundings, and the way framing can change the feeling of a photograph.

03 / MACRO

Details worth noticing.

Macro photography encourages me to look at things I might otherwise pass by. Working at a smaller scale brings attention to textures, forms and details.

It offers another kind of challenge in composition and lighting, and a way to find something interesting in an everyday subject.

CREATIVE EXPLORATION

Learning through
the photograph.

I enjoy experimenting with composition, lighting and editing. Each stage gives me decisions to make about what I want the image to convey.

Photography also connects with my modelling projects, where figures, historical details, poses and lighting come together. Videography takes that interest into movement and sound.

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MORE PHOTOGRAPHS & STORIES

Explore beyond this page.

My photography profiles and blog are the places to explore further. This page is an introduction to what draws me to the camera.

Have a shared interest?

I would love to hear about your photography, a place you have explored or a creative idea.

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NORTH EAST DIGITAL STUDIO

Interested in working together?

North East Digital Studio is my business, bringing together photography, technology and digital media. Visit the studio website to explore more of my work and get in touch about a project.

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