Oliver Wood - Documentary & Fine Art Photography, Cheshire

Introduction

Manchester & Cheshire, UK based creative photographer with an interest in fine art photography, documentary and archival work, often exploring local history themes in Cheshire and Derbyshire settings. I now mostly work in digital media though for many years I was (and still am) a keen advocate of chemistry based photography and darkroom processes. Sometimes I like to think that my photography reflects a certain fascination for the qualities of artistic geometric forms and the curious effects of over observation.

An intense introspective gaze, density of form, whimsy & bold composition are significant aspects of my style and artistic approach to photography which can occasionally move into a realm of surealism or even magical realism.

Photography

I have a broad range of interests and offer a very wide selection of services and content types. Please click on the images above if you would like to know a little more about my favourite subjects and current body of work which literally encompasses everything from abstract landscapes to actors head shots.

Film & Video

I am an experienced videographer and film / video editor with a diverse range of broadcast and indi credits and keen to maintain an involvement in film making, either as a crew member, or an on-location photographer. I have more than 20 years experience in many other aspects of AV tech including live events and sound studio work. Film Crew Pro

Recent Blog Articles


Black and white image of tower blocks in Manchester

Manchester Apartments

Manchester high-rise city centre accommodation ...


A woman flying the red,black,white and green Palestine flag in Manchester

GM Friends of Palestine Manchester 17th May

Pro Palestine marches in Manchester ...


May in Prestbury

Just a brief photo story about this beautiful spring season in Prestbury...


A photo of yellow and orange tulips

Yellow Tulips - Spring time

Yellow tulips seen in Prestbury village ...


A large tunnel with lights and a mountain bike.

Mobberley Trip

Cycling adventure in local Cheshire but with some new detours ...


A picture of the yellow sign for Home in Manchester - seen through staircase balustrade in the foreground.

Home - Arts and Cultural Centre Manchester

Home arts and cultural centre Manchester ...


A picture of white cherry blossom with blurry shallow depth-of-field background

Cherry Blossom - Hayfield

Just a pretty picture of some early cherry blossom ...


Jodrell Bank Telescope, white girders and blue sky with trees in the foreground.

Lovell Telescope - Control Room

A side view of the radio telescope at Jodrell Bank ...