Professional
Images are Swindon based editorial & PR photographers founded in 1989 by Simon
Apps, an experienced press photographer.
His interest in photography was sparked at Chippenham
College where he enrolled to study drama wanting to
establish himself as an actor. Needing to
study another subject in addition, photography
was suggested to him. The artistic opportunities and
the ability to make a splash with stunning photography
quickly became apparent and the subject became his
major area of study.
Simon subsequently began his photographic career working
for a regional newspaper group near Swindon as a staff photographer
where he learned the skills needed to survive in the
world of photojournalism. He covered many major stories
including the Hungerford Massacre, photos from which
were used worldwide.
A serious motorcycle accident in 1986 changed the
direction of his career.
Simon explains: "I broke my neck, arms, leg and
more. All the bones mended easily with no lasting
effects but unfortunately I pulled four nerves from
my spinal cord resulting in the total paralysis of
the top of my right arm. But breaking both your arms at the same time
is a great way of giving up smoking! My life-changing
moment came after spending some time in a hospital
spinal unit where I quickly realised my injury was
absolutely nothing in comparison to most of the other
people in the unit. From that day to this, I look
forward rather than back and work very hard to get
where I want to go."
His career continued as a Swindon press photographer and in
1989 he decided to set up Professional Images in
Swindon with
the aim of providing corporate clients with press
photography for their news releases. The Swindon
based business
proved a dramatic success. More and more, clients
came to discover that if they submitted photos to
the press that had been taken by an experienced press
photographer, their images were used far more often.
Professional Images has expanded with clients based
all around the UK and continues to work with this
ethos
in mind. But now has the skills of a team of photographers
to call upon – all experienced in press work,
of course. The
company’s work appears regularly
in the international, national and regional media as well as news
websites such as BBC Business.
Read articles, helpful tips and the thoughts of
Swindon based photographer Simon
Apps on our Expert Opinion
pages.
Professional
Images operates from a Wiltshire based
location in
the UK near Swindon and provide PR, publicity and
editorial photographers throughout the UK. See their
testimonials
page to see what just a few of their regular clients
say about them. |
