Welcome to Fleeting Image

It was only in April 2001 that the opportunity arose for my first fine art shoot, despite being involved in photography since schooldays in the mid fifties.

Nearly twenty of twenty-five years in the police I was a forensic photographer and cameraman, in addition to the other aspects of scene of crime work.  Following an injury I had to leave the police in 1985 and eventually started as a freelance photographer and TV cameramen in Shropshire, England.   In 1988 a move was made to the remote North West Highlands of Scotland and the business had more emphasis on broadcast television, providing mainly news and current affairs for BBC, ITV, and other broadcasters.  The photographic side was mainly commercial, with some tourism and press work.

Being a carer for my elderly mother meant work was gradually reduced as her condition deteriorated.  The first fine art shoot with Tamalyn took place in a respite care week; mother was a great supporter of this style of work and first to see the pictures.

The concept from the outset was to contrast the curves of the body and smooth skin tones with natural elements of rock, trees and water.  The style has developed to encompass some other aspects, often suggested by models whose input I greatly value and look upon shoots as being a collaborative process.

During my involvement in this area of work I have met some wonderful people, not just the models but their partners too in many cases.  We have become good friends and they have encouraged and supported me over some difficult times.   My mother died just before her 90th birthday in 2002, the same year I was sixty. One of the last things she said to me on the final day was that she was glad that I had found this new circle of friends through this work.  Consequently instead of returning to fulltime work I decided to pursue my personal work to a greater degree.

This site is a tribute to the support my mother gave me in this project; also to the great people I have met through all this work.  Thank you all for your inspiration, dedication and friendship…..

Alex