Martin Swinney Photography

Ex-Royal engineer who served Operational tours in Kuwait, Afghanistan, Iraq and Oman. Working as Sports Photographer in the North East of England. Started by  approaching local newspapers asking for an opportunity to shadow sports photographers. Was given an opportunity to shadow Frank Reid who works for Johnstone Press in Hartlepool. He is also the Sunderland Echo Photographer for Sunderland AFC. First opportunity was shooting Hartlepool United in the National League. He gave me a great basis and insight into Sports Photography with the high's and low's of such a job. I then approached Gateshead F.C  and requested an the opportunity to be one of the club photographers. I was accepted and now work on both Home and Away match days in the National League.
Now made a breakthrough and currently working in the Premier league covering Newcastle United Home Matches. Also covering Middlesborough FC , Sunderland AFC , and Hartlepool United

Kit Currently using
Canon 7d MKii bodies
Canon f2.8 70-200mm USM sports lens
Sigma 120-300mm F/2.8 sports lens
Canon 18-55mm kit lens
Canon 70-300mm kit lens
Yongnuo 50mm F1.8

Recent works include:
Newcastle United Premier League
Vanarama National football League ( Club Photographer for Gateshead F.C )
Sky Bet Championship Matches covering Middlesborough FC
FA Cup
Newcastle Eagles BBL
Sunderland AFC U23 Matches
Sunderland Ladies Matches
National Northern Premier League
EBAC Northern League
Christian Fellowship League
NEPL ( North East Premier League Cricket)
Various Charity works.
Cyclo-Cross events

Will undertake any Sporting Event Assignment ( unless accreditation state otherwise )