Rory Garforth

I’m a Photographer from South Yorkshire. I’ve always had a passion for landscape photography and the great outdoors. My images are influenced by both my background and interests in travel and the environment.

Over time I’ve devloped a preference for black & white over colour and natural light and locations over a studio. My work is produced digitally and on film.

Born and raised in South Yorkshire and now living in Sowerby, West Yorkshire, my work showcases the best of this county, as well as covering much of the UK and Europe. With the Pennines and North Yorkshire right on my doorstep, I hope to draw inspiration from this gorgeous part of the country and from the people I meet. I have explored many styles over the past eight years, Macro, Portrait and Street but my heart always goes back to Landscape photography.

I have exhibited in local and national galleries and have featured in Digital Photographer and Digital SLR User magazines. My work has also been used at various musical events both as projections and for publicity materials, Album covers and posters. More recently I have produced works for local companies and private individuals. In 2014 I was commended in the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, feat...

University of Huddersfield - 2005

28.09.2015 – 07.10.2015
Strange Bedfellow – An Exhibition
5 artists all from/ or with strong links to the town of Barnsley. The exhibition will be called Strange Bedfellows, due to the contrasting styles and approaches in making of those involved. What joins us together is our connection to Barnsley, and a desire to see a celebration of a selection of its visual artists.

December – January 2015
Landscape Photographer of the Year
London Waterloo
http://www.take-a-view.co.uk/
July – Aug 2014

Rory Garforth - Photographer
Barnsley Civic – Panorama. 17 images of Landscape and street photography showcased in the Panorama.
www.barnsleycivic.co.uk

August 2011
Light Without Heat
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire