Barry Pells Photography

I have 25 years’ experience working as a photographer, including six years with Newcastle Chronicle and Journal. 

I have been commissioned by many leading companies such as Lloyds Bank, Barclays Bank, The FA, Npower, BBC, Miller Homes, Barratt Homes, The National Trust, Siemens, Getty Images and BT. I have covered major news events and numerous Royal and MP visits.

I support a number of PR companies and agencies scattered throughout the UK, providing photos to accompany press releases for use in online and printed newspapers, magazines and trade publications. 

This work includes covering business functions and seminars, events, providing technical and industrial photography, internal and external architectural photography as well as many in situ style shots for brochures and websites. 

I also regularly cover sporting events at all levels including Premier League football, basketball, rugby, athletics, swimming, rowing and motor sports.  

As a lot of this work is for the media, I am used to working to tight deadlines with a fast turnaround, sometimes within an hour and have excellent working relationships with picture desks at both regional and national titles. 

Whatever the commission, I always aim to produce spontaneous, observational imagery that engages - priding myself on professionalism, flexibility, creativity and reliability. 

Not all people are comfortable having their pictures taken. I have a calm and engaging manner which puts my subjects at ease, enabling me to capture them in natural poses.  

I put a lot of thought into each brief I am given, drawing on my many years of experience to go that extra mile to get the WOW factor.

My photography is original, imaginative, engaging, positive, emotional but always relevant to the brief – the story the picture is illustrating and the publication(s) it is designed for. 

Finally, I invest heavily in the tools of my trade - always ensuring I use the best and latest equipment available to give the best results.

"We’ve used Barry as our key go-to photographer for PR stories across our region for a number of years now.  He’s versatile, creative and his pictures are to a high standard. He’s also very professional, arrives on time, puts people at ease and manages to get a wide variety of shots. His photo shoots are good value and he has often organised his diary to be available on short notice which is great for quick turn round jobs.” 

Kathryn McLaughlin, Head of Corporate Communications - Newcastle Building Society 

 “We have worked with Barry for many years here at O on very different and equally challenging briefs, including professional headshots, press photography and editorial content. On every occasion Barry shows his professionalism and ability to work in a variety of situations, his photography is high quality as well as being delivered quickly, and he is able to make even the most nervous clients feel comfortable on a shoot. I would recommend Barry to anyone looking for an experienced and professional photographer and always look forward to working with him again.”

Lauren Regan, Creative Director – O PR  

"Barry is a highly creative, dedicated and talented photographer.  He has always provided a consistent level of excellent service to Recognition, is adaptable, flexible and always produces an excellent range of shots.” 

Jamie Collis, Partner – Recognition PR 

 “Barry is a great photographer who brings a quiet professionalism to everything he does. In his years at The Journal he could always be relied on to capture engaging images no matter the subject. His photographs enhanced the news, business, features and sports pages and I recommend him without hesitation.”

Brian Aitken, Former Editor at The Journal 

 “The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation has worked with Barry for many years and  he is always our ‘go to’ photographer because we know we can rely on him  completely. Whether he’s photographing cancer patients, scientists, clinicians,  fundraisers, high-profile supporters or Patrons of the charity, he is  unfailingly polite and easy in manner. He brings out the best in people  and that shows in the quality of images. He has a creative eye and, in addition to capturing my requested shots,  regularly goes above and beyond to provide additional images where he  sees an opportunity to. Barry’s commitment is second-to-none and we look forward to continuing  to work with him for years to come."

Liz Luff from the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation