"Helping you get the picture...since 2004."
About
Covering the north of England, Ed Swinden has been helping clients big and small get the picture since 2004. All enjoy the same professional, friendly, and personal service. Whether shooting on location or in the studio, Ed offers a bright and creative approach to the most demanding brief.
Read more...Services
Ed Shoots stunning portraits, PR and event photography, as well as carrying out long-term artistic commissions. As well as photography he also offers video, audio and multimedia services. He carries out in-house post-production and works with the best independent service providers.
Read more ...News
The award-winning 'Street B" project by Ed is now available as both an eBook for iPad and a luxury hardcover edition. An updated version of "Living Next Door" has been published, and Ed has also added a selection of new titles to his online bookstore.
Read more...Gallery
These are examples of commissioned photography shot by Ed over the past few years. To see more images, and Ed's video work, please follow the “Portfolio“ link at the top of the page.
Coroner John Pollard
BMX racers outside the National Cycling Centre 
Author Martin Amis at the University of Manchester
What others say
1)"[Swinden] fought off more than 100 other entries from all over the world, impressing judges with the consistency of his vision and execution." - Diane Smyth, of the British Journal of Photography, announcing Ed as the winner of the inaugural Shoot the Street competition in 2010.
2)"You're SOOOOO talented! I love em! We should do this again...amazing framing...very fun...You deserve several pints! :) " - Rie Sinclair (Grammy-nominated songwriter, musician and actor), after a location portrait session in Manchester in 2011.
3)"@hedgew0dge @TriathlonPlus article was fantastic, thanks very much." - Steve Lloyd, Triathlon coach, Tweeting his appreciation after seeing the portraits of him in action, shot by Ed for a four-page magazine feature about his work.